About This Writing Stuff...

This week, JA Konrath tells us to be deliberate (but don't write crap!).  Eric Gelb gives us 8 reasons why books fail while Rachel Vater provides a recipe for agent queries.  Morgan Hunt offers advice on using swear words in your writing.  Bob Greenberger talks about a new book coming from Crazy 8 Press that was written by each member of the team, round robin style, during the recent Shore Leave convention. Last but not least, Jane Friedman and Chuck Sambuchino from WD weigh in with some helpful articles as always.


Be Deliberate by JA Konrath

8 Reasons Books Fail  by Eric Gelb

3-Part Recipe for Agent Queries by Rachel Vater

When to Use Swear Words in Your Writing by Morgan Hunt

Why Take the Time to Read Your Work Out Loud?  by Jane Friedman

Creativity Isn't Magic posted by Jane Friedman

5 Factors to Help You Evaluate Blogs & Online Authorities by Jane Friedman

New Agent Alert: Halli Melnitsky of Zachary Shuster Harmsworth posted by Chuck Sambuchino

7 Things I've Learned So Far by Sydney Salter posted by Chuck Sambuchino

The Story Behind the Story of Demon Circle  by Bob Greenberger and Crazy 8 Press