You'll run a gamut of emotions when your first editorial letter comes.
http://operationawesome6.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-five-stages-of-editorial-letters.html
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Titles
Seventeen things to consider when choosing your book title.
http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/2013/05/17-steps-to-reader-grabbing-title.html
http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/2013/05/17-steps-to-reader-grabbing-title.html
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titles
Monday, June 17, 2013
Author Appearances
Author appearances can be more than just a book signing.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/matthew-dicks/post_4820_b_3293703.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/matthew-dicks/post_4820_b_3293703.html
Labels:
book-signings,
marketing
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Commas
Here are ten key rules for correct comma usage.
http://bryanthomasschmidt.net/2013/05/06/write-tip-thou-shalt-not-sin-with-commas/
http://bryanthomasschmidt.net/2013/05/06/write-tip-thou-shalt-not-sin-with-commas/
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punctuation
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Dialect
A little bit of dialect in a story goes a long way.
http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/2013/05/most-common-mistakes-dos-and-donts-of.html
http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/2013/05/most-common-mistakes-dos-and-donts-of.html
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dialogue
Friday, June 14, 2013
Graphic Novels
Graphic novels are one of the fastest-growing areas in the library.
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/57093-how-graphic-novels-became-the-hottest-section-in-the-library.html
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/57093-how-graphic-novels-became-the-hottest-section-in-the-library.html
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graphic_novel
Thursday, June 13, 2013
New Publisher
Creston Books used kickstarter to fund the launch of its Spring 2013 debut line.
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/51472-bay-area-author-kickstarts-new-children-s-publishing-venture.html
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/51472-bay-area-author-kickstarts-new-children-s-publishing-venture.html
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news,
publishers
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Agent Pitches
Here are some tips if you're lucky enough to have the opportunity to pitch an agent in person.
http://carlywatters.com/2013/05/06/how-to-pitch-an-agent/
http://carlywatters.com/2013/05/06/how-to-pitch-an-agent/
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Fantasy Cliches
If you use any of these fantasy tropes, be sure to do it better than it's been done before.
http://wisb.blogspot.com/2009/06/top-10-overused-fantasy-cliches.html
http://wisb.blogspot.com/2009/06/top-10-overused-fantasy-cliches.html
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fantasy
Monday, June 10, 2013
Senses
Sensory description can enhance your characterization, setting, plot, and more.
http://theeditorsblog.net/2013/05/04/come-to-your-senses/
http://theeditorsblog.net/2013/05/04/come-to-your-senses/
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writing
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