Allison Chase's Blog, page 10
June 25, 2009
Words Vs. Attention Span - Which Will Win In The End?
Over at Silk and Shadows this week, we've been discussing writing long, as in novels, vs. the skills involved in writing short stories. It led me consider the matter from...
June 22, 2009
The Science of Covers
My question about what attracts people to pick up certain books at the bookstore generated four answers about covers - five, if you count my own. Which is...
June 19, 2009
So You've Sold a Book: Here's a Few "Secrets" Worth Knowing
These little trade "secrets" are not necessarily good or bad (or even necessarily secrets) but are simply the reality of how things are, and every new author should be...
June 17, 2009
So You've Sold A Book. Can You Face The Reviews?
If there's one thing than can dampen the euphoria of a first sale (or any sale, really), it's the prospect of facing the reviews. I went from grinning stupidly from blissful...
June 14, 2009
Critique Group Chatting This Tuesday!
Ever wonder if critique groups are a good idea? Or have you been in a critique group, only to run screaming for the door? Join me and members of my critique group this Tuesday...
