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September 16, 2019
Do you see how I write book blurbs…by Kristin Wallace
The theme this month on RTG is "Do you see how I..." with a focus on something related to the craft of writing. I chose a topic that leads to cold sweats and terror in many authors...
If you polled authors asking what one thing they hated most about the publishing business, I bet a majority would say…writing the blurb for my book. Blurb writing is one of those things that many authors dread.
If you polled authors asking what one thing they hated most about the publishing business, I bet a majority would say…writing the blurb for my book. Blurb writing is one of those things that many authors dread.
September 14, 2019
What Editors Wish Writers Knew by Julie Cameron
When
I meet with a new client, one of the first things I am asked about is the
difference between a Content Editor and a Copy Editor. Writers who decide to
self-publish are particularly confused about when, and if, they need to hire
different editors at each phase of the publishing process.
In
a nutshell, I explain it like this:
A
Copy (or Line) Editor checks for grammar, word usage
I meet with a new client, one of the first things I am asked about is the
difference between a Content Editor and a Copy Editor. Writers who decide to
self-publish are particularly confused about when, and if, they need to hire
different editors at each phase of the publishing process.
In
a nutshell, I explain it like this:
A
Copy (or Line) Editor checks for grammar, word usage
September 13, 2019
Even Paranormal Authors Do Research!
by Diana McCollum
I write mostly paranormal stories. You might wonder how much 'research' goes into a book for a paranormal author. Well, not near as much as a historical author. Still, I do have to do a certain amount of research.
Some of the details I garner from reading other paranormals. I keep notes on books I read, word choices and other details.
Word choice in any genre is to me what
I write mostly paranormal stories. You might wonder how much 'research' goes into a book for a paranormal author. Well, not near as much as a historical author. Still, I do have to do a certain amount of research.
Some of the details I garner from reading other paranormals. I keep notes on books I read, word choices and other details.
Word choice in any genre is to me what
September 12, 2019
See how I use Alaska history? by Lynn Lovegreen
I am a big history buff, which is why I write historical fiction. It gives me a great excuse to do fun research! But I have to use that information in a way that doesn’t bore people to tears. Here’s an example of how to weave gold mining information into a romance: In this scene from Quicksilver to Gold, Jeannie is a young lady miner who is panning for gold when she sees Clint, a new neighbor in
September 11, 2019
Story Endings
Hi everyone!
I am Young Adult and Middle Grade author Barbara Binns, writer of contemporary and realistic fiction for adolescents and teens. As my tagline says, I write Stories of Real Boys Growing Into Real Men - and the people who love them.
There are writers who write stories for fun. I know a few. Some write so well I used to try persuading them to seek publication. I stopped doing
I am Young Adult and Middle Grade author Barbara Binns, writer of contemporary and realistic fiction for adolescents and teens. As my tagline says, I write Stories of Real Boys Growing Into Real Men - and the people who love them.
There are writers who write stories for fun. I know a few. Some write so well I used to try persuading them to seek publication. I stopped doing
September 10, 2019
The Devil's in the Details
Hi, I’m Eleri Grace, a new blogger
at Romancing the Genres, and I’m excited to share more about me and my novels
with all of you. I write WWII historical romance featuring trailblazing Red
Cross Girl heroines and flyboy heroes. My novels reflect my passion for the 1940s era, and my hope
is that readers will come away with an appreciation for the many couples swept
up in war-time courtships
at Romancing the Genres, and I’m excited to share more about me and my novels
with all of you. I write WWII historical romance featuring trailblazing Red
Cross Girl heroines and flyboy heroes. My novels reflect my passion for the 1940s era, and my hope
is that readers will come away with an appreciation for the many couples swept
up in war-time courtships
September 9, 2019
To Market! To Market!
By: Marcia King-Gamble
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Maybe you’re a new author venturing into this crazy world of
publishing, or maybe you’re established, and the pitiful advances you’ve been
receiving, have you throwing your hands in the air, and wailing. Perhaps, you’re
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Maybe you’re a new author venturing into this crazy world of
publishing, or maybe you’re established, and the pitiful advances you’ve been
receiving, have you throwing your hands in the air, and wailing. Perhaps, you’re
September 7, 2019
“Editing Doesn’t Matter!” by Developmental Editor Jessa Slade
With the self-publishing
market matured and the early “easy money gold rush” days contracted, I’ve been
seeing more posts in online author groups about belt-tightening and ways to minimize
overhead in order to maximize profit. This is a valid concern for small
business people, which is what self-published authors are.
Toward that end, some authors
have turned to a churn ’em and burn ’em
market matured and the early “easy money gold rush” days contracted, I’ve been
seeing more posts in online author groups about belt-tightening and ways to minimize
overhead in order to maximize profit. This is a valid concern for small
business people, which is what self-published authors are.
Toward that end, some authors
have turned to a churn ’em and burn ’em
September 6, 2019
Do You See How I ...?
Hi, I’m Judith Ashley, author
of The Sacred Women’s Circle series, soul nourishing romantic women’s fiction
that honors pagan spiritual practices. My stories show you what life could be
like if you had a place like The Circle where you are unconditionally accepted,
supported and loved. And where, with this support, you do overcome obstacles and
find your happily-ever-after.
Another one of those
of The Sacred Women’s Circle series, soul nourishing romantic women’s fiction
that honors pagan spiritual practices. My stories show you what life could be
like if you had a place like The Circle where you are unconditionally accepted,
supported and loved. And where, with this support, you do overcome obstacles and
find your happily-ever-after.
Another one of those
September 5, 2019
How I Make A Castle Setting Be Like A Character. by Dora Bramden
When creating a mood for
a scene in my story I like a setting with energy that the characters can connect to. It affects their choices and
happiness making them want to stay or go. Where a character lives is of
particular use to in revealing who they are. Like a family member, the setting of their home will impact on the main characters in the story.
When thinking about this month’s
topic,
a scene in my story I like a setting with energy that the characters can connect to. It affects their choices and
happiness making them want to stay or go. Where a character lives is of
particular use to in revealing who they are. Like a family member, the setting of their home will impact on the main characters in the story.
When thinking about this month’s
topic,
