A place to post the first page of your novel, with buy links.
http://www.firstpagepanda.com/
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Blog Checklist
Your blog needs more than just the content.
http://marianlibrarian.com/2010/09/14/the-ultimate-blog-checklist/
http://marianlibrarian.com/2010/09/14/the-ultimate-blog-checklist/
Labels:
blogs,
social_media
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Picture Book Dummies for Non-Illustrators
Making a picture book dummy (but not submitting it) will help you fine-tune your book's pacing.
http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/2010/03/who-are-you-calling-dummy.html
http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/2010/03/who-are-you-calling-dummy.html
Labels:
picture_books,
writing
Saturday, November 27, 2010
School Visit Problems
How to cope and recover when things go wrong at a school visit.
http://verlakay.blogspot.com/2010/10/look-at-school-visits-part-five-dealing.html
http://verlakay.blogspot.com/2010/10/look-at-school-visits-part-five-dealing.html
Labels:
marketing,
school-visits
Friday, November 26, 2010
Blog Tours
Tips for setting up a successful blog tour.
http://blog.marketingtipsforauthors.com/2010/09/5-tips-to-get-massive-exposure-for-your.html
http://blog.marketingtipsforauthors.com/2010/09/5-tips-to-get-massive-exposure-for-your.html
Labels:
blogs,
internet,
social_media
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Point of View
Pros and cons of first, second, and third person pov.
http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/2010/09/povthe-magic-of-one-two-or-three.html
http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/2010/09/povthe-magic-of-one-two-or-three.html
Labels:
point_of_view,
writing
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Your Critique Group is not an Acquiring Editor
Ten reasons why your critique group may love your manuscript but an editor won't acquire it.
http://ht.ly/2EwpN
http://ht.ly/2EwpN
Labels:
getting_published
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Blogs for Writers
Collection of writerly blogs with the last five posts listed.
http://www.bubblecow.co.uk/blogs-for-writers/
http://www.bubblecow.co.uk/blogs-for-writers/
Labels:
blogs,
social_media
Monday, November 22, 2010
Dialogue Problems
Seven types of dialogue problems to watch out for.
http://iggiandgabi.blogspot.com/2010/09/technical-tips-for-writing-dialogue.html
http://iggiandgabi.blogspot.com/2010/09/technical-tips-for-writing-dialogue.html
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Alpha and Beta Readers
Are you looking for a manuscript exchange partner?
http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/2010/10/alpha-beta-reader-exchange.html
http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/2010/10/alpha-beta-reader-exchange.html
Labels:
revisions
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Copyrights
What you need to know about copyrights.
http://blog.writersdigest.com/norules/2010/10/21/5ThingsEveryWriterShouldKnowAboutRights.aspx
http://blog.writersdigest.com/norules/2010/10/21/5ThingsEveryWriterShouldKnowAboutRights.aspx
Labels:
business
Friday, November 19, 2010
Social Media Buzzwords
From viral to meme, what do people mean when they use these social media buzzwords.
http://marianlibrarian.com/2010/09/16/12-social-media-buzzwords-redefined/
http://marianlibrarian.com/2010/09/16/12-social-media-buzzwords-redefined/
Labels:
social_media
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Extra Characters
How to justify a character's existence in your story.
http://www.julie-cohen.com/blog/2010/09/07/extra-characters/
http://www.julie-cohen.com/blog/2010/09/07/extra-characters/
Labels:
characters,
writing
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Persistence-Good or Bad?
When is it time to abandon a manuscript and move on?
http://accrispin.blogspot.com/2010/09/when-persistence-becomes-vice.html
http://accrispin.blogspot.com/2010/09/when-persistence-becomes-vice.html
Labels:
getting_published
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Blog Bio Pages
The About Me page is usually the most visited one after the home page. Make it better.
http://michaelhyatt.com/10-ways-to-create-a-better-about-page-for-your-blog.html
http://michaelhyatt.com/10-ways-to-create-a-better-about-page-for-your-blog.html
Labels:
blogs
Monday, November 15, 2010
Writing Dialogue
Advice from agent Nathan Bransford.
http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2010/09/seven-keys-to-writing-good-dialogue.html
http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2010/09/seven-keys-to-writing-good-dialogue.html
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Virtual Blog Tours
What are virtual blog tours and how do you set one up?
http://www.bubblecow.co.uk/2010/09/virtual-book-tours-how-to-set-up-and-run-a-successful-book-tour
http://www.bubblecow.co.uk/2010/09/virtual-book-tours-how-to-set-up-and-run-a-successful-book-tour
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Grass Roots Marketing
Unusual real-world ways to spread the word about your book.
http://blog.marketingtipsforauthors.com/2010/09/8-tips-on-starting-your-own-grass-roots.html
http://blog.marketingtipsforauthors.com/2010/09/8-tips-on-starting-your-own-grass-roots.html
Labels:
marketing
Friday, November 12, 2010
First Drafts
Ten hints to help you finish your first draft.
http://elspeth-itsamystery.blogspot.com/2010/08/10-ways-to-finish-that-danged-first.html
http://elspeth-itsamystery.blogspot.com/2010/08/10-ways-to-finish-that-danged-first.html
Labels:
writing
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
What's an Idea Worth?
According to agent Mary Kole, it's all about the execution, not the idea.
http://kidlit.com/2010/09/17/all-about-execution/
http://kidlit.com/2010/09/17/all-about-execution/
Labels:
getting_published
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Cost of Book Store Events
How much does it cost the bookstore and publisher to have a book signing?
http://theswivet.blogspot.com/2008/09/pimpin-your-book-economics-of-average.html
http://theswivet.blogspot.com/2008/09/pimpin-your-book-economics-of-average.html
Monday, November 8, 2010
Prepositions
Tighten up your prose by eliminating unnecessary prepositions.
http://storyflip.blogspot.com/2010/08/re-write-wednesday-golden-oldie.html
http://storyflip.blogspot.com/2010/08/re-write-wednesday-golden-oldie.html
Labels:
word_choice,
writing
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Book Blog Tour
Make sure your blog tour goes off without a hitch.
http://writerunboxed.com/2010/09/27/coordinating-a-book-blog-tour-dotting-your-rs-and-crossing-your%e2%80%a6-rs/
http://writerunboxed.com/2010/09/27/coordinating-a-book-blog-tour-dotting-your-rs-and-crossing-your%e2%80%a6-rs/
Labels:
marketing,
social_media
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Early Readers and Chapter Books
Definitions and market analysis by agent Mary Kole.
http://kidlit.com/2010/10/22/early-reader-chapter-book-market/
http://kidlit.com/2010/10/22/early-reader-chapter-book-market/
Labels:
business,
chapter_book
Thursday, November 4, 2010
100 Writing Blogs
100 blogs that provide inspiration, motivation, creativity and new techniques from experts, freelancers, and editors.
http://universitiesandcolleges.org/top-100-blog-to-improve-your-writing-in-2010/
http://universitiesandcolleges.org/top-100-blog-to-improve-your-writing-in-2010/
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
YA Contest
Grand prize is a full manuscript reading and editorial consultation from Regina Brooks (Serendipty Literary) plus a free 10-week writing course courtesy of the Gotham Writer's Workshop. (entry deadline Nov. 30, 2010)
http://scbwi.blogspot.com/2010/11/serendipity-literarys-ya-novel.html
http://scbwi.blogspot.com/2010/11/serendipity-literarys-ya-novel.html
Labels:
agents,
contests,
young_adult
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Cliches
How to spot and fix your language, character, and plot cliches.
http://killzoneauthors.blogspot.com/2010/08/it-was-dark-and-stormy-night.html
http://killzoneauthors.blogspot.com/2010/08/it-was-dark-and-stormy-night.html
Labels:
writing
Monday, November 1, 2010
New Agent
Elena Mechlin of Pippin Properties is looking for picture books, middle grade, and young adult novels.
http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/New+Agent+Alert+Elena+Mechlin+Of+Pippin+Properties.aspx
http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/New+Agent+Alert+Elena+Mechlin+Of+Pippin+Properties.aspx
Labels:
agents,
getting_published,
news
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