Sue Bradford Edwards's Blog, page 162
August 5, 2019
News for Fans of F+W Books
As someone who is a fan of many of the F&W titles, especially those that pertain to writing, I was thrilled to see that Penguin Random House purchased F+W Books book-publishing assets. These assets were sold as part of F+W Media’s bankruptcy proceeding. In addition to the Writer’s Market books, F+W Books focuses on illustrated […]
August 4, 2019
Free Class: Self-Editing for Writers
I had a different post planned for today but I wanted to get the news about this class out as soon as possible. Joan Dempsey is offering a free course, Self-Editing for Writers. Yes, there is a paid Master Class, but sign up for this class. You will learn about: Lesson 1: Whether you should complete […]
August 1, 2019
Self or Independent Publishing: There Is a Cost to Do It Right
Far too often, when an author tells me that they plan to self-publish the reason is so that they can keep all the money. I’m not saying that money shouldn’t be a factor, but it shouldn’t be the only factor. Would I like to make more money on the books I write for the school […]
July 31, 2019
A Matter of Taste: Choosing Just the Right Editor
Finding just the right editor or agent for your manuscript is often a matter of finding someone with just the right taste. As important as it is to write a top-notch, marketable book, although we don’t like to think about it, taste plays a huge part. I was reminded of this while reading agent profiles, […]
July 30, 2019
Easter Eggs: What They Are and Where to Hide Them
When I say “Easter eggs,” what do you think of? If you’re hungry, you may be thinking of spring time Easter eggs, either the hard boiled or the chocolate versions. But in terms of movies, especially movies based on graphic novels, an Easter egg is a pop culture reference hidden in the movie. One of the […]
July 29, 2019
Fact-Based Fiction: Writing Fiction Based on Fact
Inspiration comes from many different places. Museum displays, the movies I see and the books I read all prompt story ideas. Often these ideas are based on little known people or events. Once I find something that intrigues me, I have to decide if I’m going to write nonfiction or fiction. When I am writing for […]
July 28, 2019
Contest
Do you write essays? If so, there is a creative nonfiction essay contest sponsored by Women on Writing. Sadly, because I work for them, I can’t enter. But if you have something ready to go, send it in. They take only 300 entries and the deadline is Wednesday. Prizes include $500 cash for first place, […]
July 25, 2019
Social Media Do and Don’t
First and foremost, to get published, you need a top notch manuscript. It doesn’t matter if you are a picture book author/illustrator or a young adult author, it is your work that will get your foot in the door. That said, there are things that will make editors and agents want to slam that door […]
July 24, 2019
Arcadia Children’s Books
When you want something, it pays to ask. The proof? Arcadia Publishing has recently announced the creation of Arcadia Children’s Books. “Retailers everywhere are telling us that their customers are hungry for local content, and we keep getting asked to add a hyper-local program for kids. We’re listening to our customers, and we couldn’t be […]
July 23, 2019
Book Reviews and Recommendations
I am a ridiculously avid reader. What do I mean by ridiculously avid? At any time I am reading: One magazine that stays in the car. One magazine that stays in the bedroom. A book that is on my nightstand. An audiobook for when I am crafting or washing dishes. An ebook (Kindle/treadmill or RB […]
