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July 10, 2019
Fake, Pirated And Counterfeit Books A Big Problem On Amazon – by Derek Haines…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Just Publishing Advice: Counterfeit books are still a big issue on Amazon I can only write about the ongoing problem with books. But Amazon has taken so little action,…
on Just Publishing Advice: Counterfeit books are still a big issue on Amazon I can only write about the ongoing problem with books. But Amazon has taken so little action,…
July 6, 2019
A Manifesto for Overwriters!
No one knows better than I do the anguish of being an inveterate overwriter. Here are some of the ways my penchant manifests itself: Stacking up adjectives, sometimes without any particular point other than the love of words. One example … Continue reading →
June 22, 2019
The ‘under-arrest’ test – how to see the holes in your story’s ending
Originally posted on Nail Your Novel:
It’s hard to see the flaws in our own work, and the ending is especially a problem. We know ourselves how it’s supposed to pack its punch, or we hope we do, but will…
It’s hard to see the flaws in our own work, and the ending is especially a problem. We know ourselves how it’s supposed to pack its punch, or we hope we do, but will…
June 16, 2019
Counterintuitive Advice from Jane Friedman
If you don’t know about Jane Friedman, learn. Her site is full of excellent advice and links. Today, in my email, this article that contradicts what we might all think: that it’s always better to get lots of feedback. Not … Continue reading →
June 12, 2019
The #1 Mistake New Self-Publishers Make That Leaves Them Vulnerable to Publishing Scams – by Anne R. Allen…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Publishing scams target babes in the woods I hear about new publishing scams all the time. Sometimes scammers approach me personally, but more often I hear a sad tale of…
Publishing scams target babes in the woods I hear about new publishing scams all the time. Sometimes scammers approach me personally, but more often I hear a sad tale of…
June 5, 2019
Show, Don’t Tell = Use Body Language
Originally posted on Dan Alatorre:
We have addressed hundred of writing related topics here on the blog; use the search button to find the ones you need. This lesson is invaluable, so read carefully. Wait, does invaluable mean no value…
We have addressed hundred of writing related topics here on the blog; use the search button to find the ones you need. This lesson is invaluable, so read carefully. Wait, does invaluable mean no value…
May 27, 2019
A Small Riff on “Infinite Revision” (I’m an Expert!)
I’ve been deep in revisions of two major Works-in-Progress, with a resultant and perhaps regrettable absence from the blogosphere. The process has led me to think about the pros and cons of “infinite revision”—the impulse to come back to a … Continue reading →
April 28, 2019
Ever Heard of “Awards Profiteers”? Victoria Strauss Exposes
If you don’t follow @victoriastrauss and Writer Beware, you should. Here’s another example: For all of us who sometimes send our work off to writing contests or writing awards competitions, how to tell if we’re falling for a scam. Strauss … Continue reading →
April 25, 2019
Beyond Good Writing: Two Literary Agents Discuss What Matters Most – by Sangeeta Mehta…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Jane Friedman site: Almost anyone who has spent time in the query trenches knows how challenging it is to capture the attention of a literary agent. Most agents, even…
on Jane Friedman site: Almost anyone who has spent time in the query trenches knows how challenging it is to capture the attention of a literary agent. Most agents, even…
April 20, 2019
8 Query Letter Don’ts
Originally posted on K.M. Allan:
Perhaps the most feared thing after a synopsis for writers is the query letter. Mostly because it has so much riding on it. It’s your chance to make a good impression on an agent…
Perhaps the most feared thing after a synopsis for writers is the query letter. Mostly because it has so much riding on it. It’s your chance to make a good impression on an agent…
