Laurie Wallmark's Blog, page 371

Common Grammar Mistakes

Make sure you avoid these mistakes many people make.

https://litreactor.com/columns/20-common-grammar-mistakes-that-almost-everyone-gets-wrong

Overwriting

How to trim your overly long novel down to size.

https://litreactor.com/columns/10-tips-for-trimming-an-overly-long-novel-down-to-size

Before the Launch

Five things to do before your book's release date.

http://blog.leeandlow.com/2015/02/26/book-marketing-101-before-your-book-is-released/

Theme

Theme and plot are not the same thing.

http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2015/06/thoughts-on-theme-by-claire-m-caterer.html

Fiction Based on a Real Person

What are the steps you need to take if you've based your novel on a real-life person or event?

http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2015/06/query-question-my-novel-is-based-on.html

Bad Reviews

Your book is going to receive some bad reviews, so you need to learn to deal with it.

http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2015/06/critiques-and-reviews-are-not-all.html

Bestseller Lists

How a book gets on a bestseller list is not as straightforward as you might think.

http://www.amarketingexpert.com/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-bestseller-lists/

Rules for Writers

Stephen King shares twenty rules to be a better writer.

http://www.openculture.com/2014/03/stephen-kings-top-20-rules-for-writers.html

Small Publishers

Bigger isn't always better when it comes to the size of your publisher.

http://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/05/paths-to-publication-the-small-publisher/

Villains

A great villain is often the most memorable character in a story.

http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2015/06/a-girl-undone-10-tips-for-writing.html