About This Writing Stuff...

This week, Kelly James-Enger tells us how to be a successful ghostwriter while John Dufresne thinks that plot should guide your short story.   Agent John Sternfeld talks about engaging your audience and Cary Groner thinks conflict is often neglected when discussing the craft of storytelling.   Kristine Kathryn-Rusch gives a three part piece on surviving transitions in the publishing industry.  Enjoy!


How to Be a Successful Ghostwriter  by Kelly James-Enger

When Is Lying in a Memoir Acceptable? by Tracey Seeley / posted by Jane Friedman

How to Let Plot Guide Your Short Story by John Dufresne

Should You Avoid New Agents Because They May Not Have Good Contacts?  by Brian A. Klems

6 Things Writing a Second Novel Taught Me by Marybeth Whalen

Agent Jon Sternfeld on Engaging Your Audience  posted by Chuck Sambuchino

How I Got My Agent: Holly LeCraw posted by Chuck Sambuchino

New Agent Alert: Jessie Cammack of JABberwocky Literary Agency posted by Chuck Sambuchino

4 Ways to Make the Most of a Critique Group by Susan Cushman / posted by Jane Friedman

Don't Treat Conflict As Monolithic  by Cary Groner



The Kristine Kathryn Rusch Set: Surviving the Transition

The Business Rusch: Surviving the Transition (Part One)

The Business Rusch: Surviving the Transition: Publishers (Part Two)

The Business Rusch: Surviving the Transition: Agents (Part Three)