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October 22, 2011
First Draft FINISHED!!
The first draft of my second paranormal novel, By Your Side, is now complete at 95,500 words! I'm eagerly looking forward to the revision process as I have a list already made of at least some new scenes to add and a few things to cut.
Oh, and here is a sneak peek at the cover art, compliments of friend and artist, Laura Inglis. The art itself is complete and I added the text but the positioning may change a bit.
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Oh, and here is a sneak peek at the cover art, compliments of friend and artist, Laura Inglis. The art itself is complete and I added the text but the positioning may change a bit.
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October 18, 2011
About This Writing Stuff...
This week's scouring of the internet has produced a two-fer from Brian Klems offering advice on the revision process and technology for writers. Jami Gold and Jody Hedlund both discuss whether blogging is beneficial to fiction writers and speaking of two-fers, Jami also posted a recent eye opening article describing a cunning and audacious example of plagiarism. Dean Wesley Smith looks ahead into the future of publishing while Carleen Brice discusses that festering self doubt that creeps into every writer at some time or another. Watch out it's behind you!
The Geyser 5 Step Approach to Revision by Brian A. Klems
How Smartphones and Tablets Can Help You Write More by Brian A. Klems
What Does it Take to Sell Books? by Jami Gold
How Bad is Plagiarism? by Jami Gold
The Purpose of Blogging for Fiction Writers by Jody Hedlund
But Why Would You....Ever Try to Predict the Future In Publishing? by Dean Wesley Smith
Writing Through Doubt by Carleen Brice
The Geyser 5 Step Approach to Revision by Brian A. Klems
How Smartphones and Tablets Can Help You Write More by Brian A. Klems
What Does it Take to Sell Books? by Jami Gold
How Bad is Plagiarism? by Jami Gold
The Purpose of Blogging for Fiction Writers by Jody Hedlund
But Why Would You....Ever Try to Predict the Future In Publishing? by Dean Wesley Smith
Writing Through Doubt by Carleen Brice
October 15, 2011
Author Interview: Nicole Zoltack
I'm afraid I've been remiss over the past two months with regard to author interviews. This was partially due to my own hectic schedule, which I've already discussed here. However, there are a handful of writers-- who shall remain nameless--that had agreed to be interviewed yet failed to return emails. One of them had originally reached out to me and requested to be interviewed.
Nevertheless, I am pleased to be on track once more with at least enough interviews to get me through December. After that, I'll be on the hunt once more.
But for today, we have trolls, vampires, knights, zombies, and icthyocentaurs...and, oh yes...romance, too! Nicole Zoltack has covered quite a bit of ground in her writing career thus far, quite literally a Renaissance Lady. It is a pleasure to welcome Nicole who discusses her influences, her short stories, and her novels.
First, tell us where we can find you online such as blogs, websites, Facebook, etc.
I'm just about everywhere! My website is www.NicoleZoltack.com My blog is http://NicoleZoltack.blogspot.com I blog at least 3 times a week, sometimes more. On Facebook, I have both a personal page (http://www.facebook.com/Nicole.Zoltack) and a fan page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nicole-Zoltack/93384618347). Finally, I'm on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NicoleZoltack
What genres do you enjoy reading and which authors influenced you? When did you decide to venture into the craft of fiction writing?
I'll read just about anything. I especially love fantasy and historicals, with or without romance. I'm a huge Diana Gabaldon fan. I'm influenced by JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, and JK Rowling (lol all authors with initials!) Each took fantasy and changed it slightly, and their works leave me in awe each time I read them.
I've always known I wanted to be a writer. I wrote many short stories when I was young and started my first novel in the sixth grade. During high school, I turned to poetry. When one of my sisters (who also wants to be a writer) told me about Nanowrimo when I was in college, I got back into writing novels and haven't stopped since.
Clearly, your Kingdom of Arnhem series (Desert Breeze Publishing) was inspired by your deep interest in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. How much historical research went into creating the fictional characters and storylines? Is your Arnhem connected to the factual town of the same name in the Netherlands?
I did a lot of research for my Kingdom of Arnhem books. Even though the stories are set in a fictional land and a fictional world, it's more of a parallel world to ours that has magic, but magic is only within one continent. The rest of the world knows nothing about magic, and has the same history that our Europe and other countries did. The magical continent - Alethereia - basically takes the place of the Americas. Because the world is set in the Middle Ages, I had to do a lot of research of that time period to be accurate.
I did not create any of the creatures mentioned in the stories. My trolls are not the typical fantasy trolls - the women are beautiful and elegant, and all of them can dance on the wind. I took from ancient Scandinavia legends to create my trolls. Likewise, I did not create icthyocentaurs - essentially centaurs with dolphin tails. Even with the fantasy parts of the story, I did research.
My Arnhem is not connected to the actual town other than sharing the same name. I did a search on a map for names that sounded unique, and discovered Arnhem. When I discovered that several battles had been fought in Arnhem, and that it had a bridge, I thought it would be the perfect choice. Although the only bridge in my Arnhem is the castle drawing bridge, a stream separates Arnhem from Speica, their enemies. The two kingdoms have fought for years over land.
What inspired your What You See is What You Get eBook series?
I saw a call for submissions for traditional vampire stories geared to YA. I wrote the first story and submitted it. However, on twitter, I saw a publisher asking for authors interested in taking part of a special project - a series of short stories geared toward YA. I withdrew the story from the original anthology and submitted it to the publisher.
I've always liked vampires stories - both scary ones and more romanticized ones. What You See is What You Get has more traditional vampires that have a few secrets that make them not quite old school but every bit as dangerous.
How did you come to contribute to the short story collection, Be-Mused: An A-Muse-ing Anthology?
Be-Mused is a collection of humorous paranormal romance stories that Desert Breeze Publishing, the publishing house of my Kingdom of Arnhem trilogy. Gail, the editor-in-chief, sent me an email and asked if I would be willing to write a story for it. I agreed. It's a fun premise for a collection of stories - it's about authors and their muses. And, of course, love and romance.
Where else can we find your short story work?
I have a bunch of stories in various collections from Pill Hill Press. Bloody Carnival is a collection of horror short stories set in carnival or amusement park type setting. My contribution is called "Carnival of Shadows." Gone with the Dirt: Undead Dixie is full of zombie tales from the civil war era - my story is "Dead Roses." I also have several flash pieces published: "A New Magical Earth" in Daily Flash 2011, and "Zombies Don't Bite" and "Deadly Flat Tire" in Daily Bites of Flesh. Mertales is a collection of YA stories about the sea. My story is called "Beauty is Only Fin Deep" and is a sweet little tale.
If you don't care for horror or paranormal stories, I have some romantic short stories as well. "A Squire's Love" tells the tale of a minor character from Knight of Glory (the second book in my Kingdom of Arnhem series) and is in The Cupid Diaries: Moments in Time. If you like holiday romances, there's "My Christmas Luck" in A Yuletide Wish.
What can readers expect from you next?
I am going to have several more flash pieces coming out from Pill Hill Press, as well as the last two books in my What You See is What You Get series. I'm also working on several projects - some new, some old - and am going to try to find an agent.
What does Nicole Zoltack do when she isn’t writing?
I love to spend time with my family. I have two sons and another one on the way, and a wonderful husband. I enjoy watching movies and TV - my favorite show is The Vampire Diaries. I also enjoy going to the PA Renaissance Faire, dressed in period garb, of course!
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Nevertheless, I am pleased to be on track once more with at least enough interviews to get me through December. After that, I'll be on the hunt once more.
But for today, we have trolls, vampires, knights, zombies, and icthyocentaurs...and, oh yes...romance, too! Nicole Zoltack has covered quite a bit of ground in her writing career thus far, quite literally a Renaissance Lady. It is a pleasure to welcome Nicole who discusses her influences, her short stories, and her novels.
First, tell us where we can find you online such as blogs, websites, Facebook, etc.
I'm just about everywhere! My website is www.NicoleZoltack.com My blog is http://NicoleZoltack.blogspot.com I blog at least 3 times a week, sometimes more. On Facebook, I have both a personal page (http://www.facebook.com/Nicole.Zoltack) and a fan page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nicole-Zoltack/93384618347). Finally, I'm on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NicoleZoltack
What genres do you enjoy reading and which authors influenced you? When did you decide to venture into the craft of fiction writing?
I'll read just about anything. I especially love fantasy and historicals, with or without romance. I'm a huge Diana Gabaldon fan. I'm influenced by JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, and JK Rowling (lol all authors with initials!) Each took fantasy and changed it slightly, and their works leave me in awe each time I read them.
I've always known I wanted to be a writer. I wrote many short stories when I was young and started my first novel in the sixth grade. During high school, I turned to poetry. When one of my sisters (who also wants to be a writer) told me about Nanowrimo when I was in college, I got back into writing novels and haven't stopped since.
Clearly, your Kingdom of Arnhem series (Desert Breeze Publishing) was inspired by your deep interest in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. How much historical research went into creating the fictional characters and storylines? Is your Arnhem connected to the factual town of the same name in the Netherlands?
I did a lot of research for my Kingdom of Arnhem books. Even though the stories are set in a fictional land and a fictional world, it's more of a parallel world to ours that has magic, but magic is only within one continent. The rest of the world knows nothing about magic, and has the same history that our Europe and other countries did. The magical continent - Alethereia - basically takes the place of the Americas. Because the world is set in the Middle Ages, I had to do a lot of research of that time period to be accurate.
I did not create any of the creatures mentioned in the stories. My trolls are not the typical fantasy trolls - the women are beautiful and elegant, and all of them can dance on the wind. I took from ancient Scandinavia legends to create my trolls. Likewise, I did not create icthyocentaurs - essentially centaurs with dolphin tails. Even with the fantasy parts of the story, I did research.
My Arnhem is not connected to the actual town other than sharing the same name. I did a search on a map for names that sounded unique, and discovered Arnhem. When I discovered that several battles had been fought in Arnhem, and that it had a bridge, I thought it would be the perfect choice. Although the only bridge in my Arnhem is the castle drawing bridge, a stream separates Arnhem from Speica, their enemies. The two kingdoms have fought for years over land.
What inspired your What You See is What You Get eBook series?
I saw a call for submissions for traditional vampire stories geared to YA. I wrote the first story and submitted it. However, on twitter, I saw a publisher asking for authors interested in taking part of a special project - a series of short stories geared toward YA. I withdrew the story from the original anthology and submitted it to the publisher.
I've always liked vampires stories - both scary ones and more romanticized ones. What You See is What You Get has more traditional vampires that have a few secrets that make them not quite old school but every bit as dangerous.
How did you come to contribute to the short story collection, Be-Mused: An A-Muse-ing Anthology?
Be-Mused is a collection of humorous paranormal romance stories that Desert Breeze Publishing, the publishing house of my Kingdom of Arnhem trilogy. Gail, the editor-in-chief, sent me an email and asked if I would be willing to write a story for it. I agreed. It's a fun premise for a collection of stories - it's about authors and their muses. And, of course, love and romance.
Where else can we find your short story work?
I have a bunch of stories in various collections from Pill Hill Press. Bloody Carnival is a collection of horror short stories set in carnival or amusement park type setting. My contribution is called "Carnival of Shadows." Gone with the Dirt: Undead Dixie is full of zombie tales from the civil war era - my story is "Dead Roses." I also have several flash pieces published: "A New Magical Earth" in Daily Flash 2011, and "Zombies Don't Bite" and "Deadly Flat Tire" in Daily Bites of Flesh. Mertales is a collection of YA stories about the sea. My story is called "Beauty is Only Fin Deep" and is a sweet little tale.
If you don't care for horror or paranormal stories, I have some romantic short stories as well. "A Squire's Love" tells the tale of a minor character from Knight of Glory (the second book in my Kingdom of Arnhem series) and is in The Cupid Diaries: Moments in Time. If you like holiday romances, there's "My Christmas Luck" in A Yuletide Wish.
What can readers expect from you next?
I am going to have several more flash pieces coming out from Pill Hill Press, as well as the last two books in my What You See is What You Get series. I'm also working on several projects - some new, some old - and am going to try to find an agent.
What does Nicole Zoltack do when she isn’t writing?
I love to spend time with my family. I have two sons and another one on the way, and a wonderful husband. I enjoy watching movies and TV - my favorite show is The Vampire Diaries. I also enjoy going to the PA Renaissance Faire, dressed in period garb, of course!
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October 11, 2011
About this Writing Stuff...
Over the weekend, I finally completed the Windows Server 2008 course and, wasting no time, I wrote two of the last four scenes needed to finish the first draft of my second paranormal novel, By Your Side. I am starting to feel like I'm getting my life back. What's more, the authors at
Crazy 8 Press
reached out to me this week through Howard Weinstein to ask if I'd review their books for my blog. I'll be starting with
No Small Bills
, a sci-fi comedy by Aaron Rosenberg and Peter David's political satire
Camelot Papers
. Looks for those reviews in the coming weeks as well as an interview with Peter David himself!
For now, Jordan Rosenfeld offers 10 ways to launch strong scenes. Brian Klems kindly provides us with a list of facts about copyrights. Donald Maass gives us some warmth while Jody Hedlund recalls 5 mistakes she made on her way to publication. Bob Greenberger reminisces about working with comic book god, Stan Lee. All that and more! Enjoy!
10 Ways to Launch Strong Scenes by Jordan E. Rosenfeld
What Writers Need to Know About Copyrights (FAQs) by Brian Klems
The Advice I Needed Most as a Writer (But Never Got) by Thomas W. Young
Warmth by Donald Maass
Rethinking Motivation for Character Arc by Victoria Mixon
Stan Lee and Me by Bob Greenberger
5 Mistakes I Made in my Journey to Publication by Jody Hedlund
For now, Jordan Rosenfeld offers 10 ways to launch strong scenes. Brian Klems kindly provides us with a list of facts about copyrights. Donald Maass gives us some warmth while Jody Hedlund recalls 5 mistakes she made on her way to publication. Bob Greenberger reminisces about working with comic book god, Stan Lee. All that and more! Enjoy!
10 Ways to Launch Strong Scenes by Jordan E. Rosenfeld
What Writers Need to Know About Copyrights (FAQs) by Brian Klems
The Advice I Needed Most as a Writer (But Never Got) by Thomas W. Young
Warmth by Donald Maass
Rethinking Motivation for Character Arc by Victoria Mixon
Stan Lee and Me by Bob Greenberger
5 Mistakes I Made in my Journey to Publication by Jody Hedlund
October 9, 2011
Great Allentown Comic Con Update!
The guest list for the
Great Allentown Comic Con
is growing and some recent additions include two Peters!
Veteran comic, media tie-in, and SF author Peter David.
Additionally, Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca from Star Wars) will also be appearing! He is Wookie, hear him roar!
Veteran comic, media tie-in, and SF author Peter David.
Additionally, Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca from Star Wars) will also be appearing! He is Wookie, hear him roar!
October 5, 2011
He Has Lived Long and Prospered
As a long time attendee of science fiction conventions (including Star Trek cons) and various autograph shows, I can tell you that Leonard Nimoy has never failed to be engaging, witty, and sagacious. He has been a fan favorite for decades and rightfully so. He is a consummate entertainer. Recently, the octogenarian has announced his retirement from the convention scene.
Watching your favorite actors and musicians grow old and pass on is a sad and sometime sobering experience, especially when you grew up with them. For those of us who were fortunate to meet them, however, it adds another level of grief and introspection. For me, I think it began when Gene Roddenberry passed away in 1991, then DeForest Kelley years later, followed by James Doohan.
As conventions expanded their guest list and began bringing in actors from every genre, both film and television, I had the honor of meeting the likes of Tony Curtis, Leslie Nielsen, Robert Culp, just to name a few veteran actors who have passed in recent years. Each time I hear of such a loss, it hits home that no one is truly immortal, though their image is preserved on various media. Inevitably, I start thinking about my own eventual demise. I can't help it. It just happens. It scares the hell out of me so I then make every effort to turn my attention elsewhere but it's omnipresent in the back of my mind, trying to stir up fear and other dark thoughts.
But this blog is not about dark thoughts and this post was intended to talk about Leonard Nimoy's retirement from the convention scene. So, here is an image from the archives. Leonard Nimoy's book tour of "I Am Spock". This was taken in 1998 at the Montgomery Mall. Along with friends Inge Heyer and Vince Maiocco, we arrived at the mall at 8AM for the 2PM signing. As we were the first to arrive, Waldenbooks management asked Mr. Nimoy if we could take this group shot after his signing, which I later had autographed at a convention.
Watching your favorite actors and musicians grow old and pass on is a sad and sometime sobering experience, especially when you grew up with them. For those of us who were fortunate to meet them, however, it adds another level of grief and introspection. For me, I think it began when Gene Roddenberry passed away in 1991, then DeForest Kelley years later, followed by James Doohan.
As conventions expanded their guest list and began bringing in actors from every genre, both film and television, I had the honor of meeting the likes of Tony Curtis, Leslie Nielsen, Robert Culp, just to name a few veteran actors who have passed in recent years. Each time I hear of such a loss, it hits home that no one is truly immortal, though their image is preserved on various media. Inevitably, I start thinking about my own eventual demise. I can't help it. It just happens. It scares the hell out of me so I then make every effort to turn my attention elsewhere but it's omnipresent in the back of my mind, trying to stir up fear and other dark thoughts.
But this blog is not about dark thoughts and this post was intended to talk about Leonard Nimoy's retirement from the convention scene. So, here is an image from the archives. Leonard Nimoy's book tour of "I Am Spock". This was taken in 1998 at the Montgomery Mall. Along with friends Inge Heyer and Vince Maiocco, we arrived at the mall at 8AM for the 2PM signing. As we were the first to arrive, Waldenbooks management asked Mr. Nimoy if we could take this group shot after his signing, which I later had autographed at a convention.
About this Writing Stuff...
I have five videos remaining in this mother-lovin' Windows Server 2008 course. I have finished the original twenty four videos, now it's a matter of sitting through the six new ones that were appended just a few weeks ago to address the changes in Windows Server 2008 R2. Although most of the videos average about 35 minutes in length, pausing to take notes and screen shots then typing up the notes afterwards more than doubles the time. At least the trainer is fairly entertaining! I haven't drifted off to sleep yet while watching.
What all of this means, though, is that I have had to put aside the first draft of my second novel for nearly a month now....dammit. I've barely written a page in all that time. It also means that I had to put aside the Ben Bova novel that I was enjoying, Mars Life. The good news is that my life should get back on track this coming weekend and starting next week, I can finish the last four scenes needed to complete the first draft.
Anyway, onward to this week's selection of articles. October is National Book Month, and the National Book Foundation would to help you celebrate! And while you're celebrating, drink some kool-aid compliments of Joe Konrath and follow him on a race to the bottom. Speaking of Kool-Aid, paranormal author Jami Gold adds some flavor of her own to the debate. Jody Hedlund offers some comfort for when you feel like a nobody and Shelli Johnson reminds us that persistence matters (I'm down wit dat). Orna Ross tells us why writers should meditate and for comic book fans, the Spider-Man Vault is now in stores!
October is National Book Month by The National Book Foundation
Drink the Kool-Aid by Joe Konrath
Race to the Bottom Part 2 by Joe Konrath
How to Avoid the Publishing Kool-Aid by Jami Gold
When You Feel Like a Nobody by Jody Hedlund
Why Persistence Matters by Shelli Johnson
Warning! Bad Book Ahead. Proceed with Caution by Kristan Hoffman
Why Writers Should Meditate by Orna Ross
Spider-Man Vault Now in Stores by Bob Greenberger
What all of this means, though, is that I have had to put aside the first draft of my second novel for nearly a month now....dammit. I've barely written a page in all that time. It also means that I had to put aside the Ben Bova novel that I was enjoying, Mars Life. The good news is that my life should get back on track this coming weekend and starting next week, I can finish the last four scenes needed to complete the first draft.
Anyway, onward to this week's selection of articles. October is National Book Month, and the National Book Foundation would to help you celebrate! And while you're celebrating, drink some kool-aid compliments of Joe Konrath and follow him on a race to the bottom. Speaking of Kool-Aid, paranormal author Jami Gold adds some flavor of her own to the debate. Jody Hedlund offers some comfort for when you feel like a nobody and Shelli Johnson reminds us that persistence matters (I'm down wit dat). Orna Ross tells us why writers should meditate and for comic book fans, the Spider-Man Vault is now in stores!
October is National Book Month by The National Book Foundation
Drink the Kool-Aid by Joe Konrath
Race to the Bottom Part 2 by Joe Konrath
How to Avoid the Publishing Kool-Aid by Jami Gold
When You Feel Like a Nobody by Jody Hedlund
Why Persistence Matters by Shelli Johnson
Warning! Bad Book Ahead. Proceed with Caution by Kristan Hoffman
Why Writers Should Meditate by Orna Ross
Spider-Man Vault Now in Stores by Bob Greenberger
October 2, 2011
Testing the Prisoner - 50% off at Smashwords
If you're looking for a spooky read for Halloween, you can buy the eBook version of
Testing the Prisoner from Smashwords at 50% off (regularly $4.99) through the month of October.
Use this coupon code: RH44T.
Daniel Masenda is haunted by his past, and by the ghost of an abused child who holds the key to saving more than one soul....
Testing the Prisoner from Smashwords at 50% off (regularly $4.99) through the month of October.
Use this coupon code: RH44T.
Daniel Masenda is haunted by his past, and by the ghost of an abused child who holds the key to saving more than one soul....
September 28, 2011
About this Writing Stuff...
Happy Autumn, everyone! Blogging remains at a minimum this month as I complete fall housecleaning, this Windows Server 2008 self paced course, and the first draft of my second paranormal mystery novel, By Your Side. I have four scenes left to write, then I plan to put the ms aside for a few weeks and come back later with fresh eyes for revisions. Hopefully by this time next week, I can resume more frequent blogging, esp. with some fun autograph shows on the horizon.
For now, let Brian Klems impart some ideas for perfecting your writing tone and advise us on submitting sample chapters to agents. Laura Harrington encourages writers to read their work aloud (and I agree!), while Jane Friedman offers a checklist for marketing your eBook. Have some pie with Joe Konrath as he discusses Ebooks a la carte and Rebecca Makkai tells us how to craft a pitch in 10 easy steps that can even be done while drunk!
7 Ways to Perfect Your Writing "Tone" by Brian A. Klems
How Many Sample Chapters Are Necessary? by Brian A. Klems
R eading Aloud-Not Just for Kids by Laura Harrington
A Checklist for Marketing Your E-Book by Jane Friedman
The Pie by JA Konrath
E-books A La Carte by JA Konrath
How to Find Your Story and Craft a Pitch in 10 Easy Steps by Rebecca Makkai
For now, let Brian Klems impart some ideas for perfecting your writing tone and advise us on submitting sample chapters to agents. Laura Harrington encourages writers to read their work aloud (and I agree!), while Jane Friedman offers a checklist for marketing your eBook. Have some pie with Joe Konrath as he discusses Ebooks a la carte and Rebecca Makkai tells us how to craft a pitch in 10 easy steps that can even be done while drunk!
7 Ways to Perfect Your Writing "Tone" by Brian A. Klems
How Many Sample Chapters Are Necessary? by Brian A. Klems
R eading Aloud-Not Just for Kids by Laura Harrington
A Checklist for Marketing Your E-Book by Jane Friedman
The Pie by JA Konrath
E-books A La Carte by JA Konrath
How to Find Your Story and Craft a Pitch in 10 Easy Steps by Rebecca Makkai
September 21, 2011
About this Writing Stuff...
And I am STILL trudging through this self-paced video training on Windows Server 2008. The videos run anywhere from 25 to 55 minutes each but that time extends significantly when I pause to take notes and screen shots and then compile both into a Word document when the video is finished. It has become a massive undertaking. On top of that, last weekend saw me repainting our dining room and then rearranging it to accommodate my fiancee's inventory of cookware for her Pampered Chef business which was finally completed earlier this evenb Needless to say, I am damned tired.
All of this has left very little time for blogging other than the weekly gathering of what I hope are interesting and informative articles on writing from various sources. Normal blogging should resume in October.
Highlights for this week: Joe Konrath is a dead man walking. Heather McCorkle shares seven things she's learned so far in her publishing experiences while Crystal Patriarche gives five tips for publicizing your book after the launch. Randall Davidson offers advice on proofreading your work and we have two from the legendary Kurt Vonnegut!
Dead Man Walking by JA Konrath
7 Things I've Learned So Far by Heather McCorkle / posted by Chuck Sambuchino
Publicity Beyond Your Book Launch by Crystal Patriarche
Why Writers Write and Readers Read by Colin Falconer
Proof Positive by Randall Davidson
Your Straight-Forward Guide to Publication by Brian A. Klems of Writer's Digest
Kurt Vonnegut on the Shape of Stories by Brian A. Klems
Bonus Article: Kurt Vonnegut - A Writer's Digest Interview from 2001 by Kelly Nickell
All of this has left very little time for blogging other than the weekly gathering of what I hope are interesting and informative articles on writing from various sources. Normal blogging should resume in October.
Highlights for this week: Joe Konrath is a dead man walking. Heather McCorkle shares seven things she's learned so far in her publishing experiences while Crystal Patriarche gives five tips for publicizing your book after the launch. Randall Davidson offers advice on proofreading your work and we have two from the legendary Kurt Vonnegut!
Dead Man Walking by JA Konrath
7 Things I've Learned So Far by Heather McCorkle / posted by Chuck Sambuchino
Publicity Beyond Your Book Launch by Crystal Patriarche
Why Writers Write and Readers Read by Colin Falconer
Proof Positive by Randall Davidson
Your Straight-Forward Guide to Publication by Brian A. Klems of Writer's Digest
Kurt Vonnegut on the Shape of Stories by Brian A. Klems
Bonus Article: Kurt Vonnegut - A Writer's Digest Interview from 2001 by Kelly Nickell
