About This Writing Stuff...

Are you only producing one book a year?  If so, you may be a slacker in the age of eBooks.  This week's highlights:  Writers Digest provides ten commandments of thriller writing and tips on crafting a strong stand-alone novel while still allowing for sequels.  Kristen Lamb swaps the "Big Six" for the "Massive Three" while Dean Wesley Smith points a finger at agents and the writers that hire them.  Ann Voss Peterson fires off at Harlequin then Konrath dissects agent Steve Laube's response to her. 

Jami Gold asks if every scene needs a goal and Jody Hedlund offers basics on POV. Theresa J. Reasor provides advice and contacts for editing your work.  Enjoy!


In the E-Reader Era, a Book a Year is Slacking by Julie Bosman (via Howard Weinstein)

7 Ways to Write a Stand-Alone Book with Series Potential by Kurtis Scaletta

The 10 Commandments of How to Write a Thriller by Zachary Petit

Big Six Publishing is Dead, Welcome the Massive Three by Kristen Lamb

Another Agent Post by Dean Wesley Smith

Harlequin Fail by Ann Voss Peterson via JA Konrath

Simon Says and Agent Fail by JA Konrath

Does Every Scene Need a Goal? by Jami Gold

Avoid Being Branded as an Amateur: Use These 7 POV Basics by Jody Hedlund

Going Deeper: A Process Rather Than Technique by Robin LaFevers

Write Like a Comparative Mythologist by LB Gale

The Value of Good Editing to Your Work by Teresa J. Reasor