Thursday, June 30, 2011

Novels in Verse

How to decide if writing in verse is right for your novel.

http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2011/05/guest-post-caroline-starr-rose-on.html

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Deciding to Move on from a Manuscript

Is it time to admit that your manuscript might never be published and move on?

http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2011/05/case-for-putting-manuscript-in-drawer.html

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Monday, June 27, 2011

Choosing a Title

Here's a handy mnemonic to help you choose a good title.

http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/2011/05/need-some-bling-for-your-title-try.html

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Blurbs

How to request a back of book blurb.

http://pubrants.blogspot.com/2011/05/art-of-blurb-request.html

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Agency Agreements

What you should look for in your contract with an agent.

http://literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/04/on-agency-agreements.html

Friday, June 24, 2011

Synopsis

Some great tips on how to write a synopsis.

http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2011/05/09/how-to-synopsis/

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Overexpressed Emotions

More is not always better when you're showing your character's emotions.

http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2011/02/over-expressed-emotions.html

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

New MG/YA Agent

Judith Engracia is a new literary assistant at Liza Dawson Associates and is looking for middle-grade and young adult novels.  

http://caseylmccormick.blogspot.com/2011/04/interview-with-literary-agent-judith.html

Monday, June 20, 2011

New MG/YA Agent

Lauren Ruth has joined Bookends and is looking for middle-grade and young adult manuscripts, in addition to books for adults.  

http://bookendslitagency.blogspot.com/2011/06/lauren-is-open-for-submissions.html

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Microsoft Word Formats

Why you submit your manuscript as a .doc and not a .docx document.

http://kidlit.com/2011/05/04/doc-is-not-docx/

Saturday, June 18, 2011

When Your Agent Doesn't Like Your Next Book

Some suggestions on how to handle this unfortunately situation.

http://literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/03/when-your-agent-isnt-feeling-love.html

Friday, June 17, 2011

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Book Readings

How to find and work with a venue for your book reading.

http://pimpmynovel.blogspot.com/2011/04/how-to-book-reading.html

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Fantasy Writing Tips

Author Bruce Coville gives tips for fantasy writers.

http://ingridsnotes.wordpress.com/2011/04/25/bruce-covilles-eight-tips-for-fantasy-writers/

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Traditional Publishing

Ten things to like about traditional publishing.

http://lisa-schroeder.livejournal.com/370655.html

Monday, June 13, 2011

Agent Myths

Make sure you don't honor these myths about agents.

http://tawnafenske.blogspot.com/2011/04/3-myths-about-agents.html

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Saturday, June 11, 2011

When You Should Set Your Story in the Past

Don't just do it so you can eliminate modern-day technology.

http://kidlit.com/2011/04/27/time-period-settings/

Friday, June 10, 2011

What Does an Agent Do?

It isn't just reading books all day long.

http://slwhitman.livejournal.com/168370.html

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Value of Traditional Publishers

What does a traditional publisher do for you? 


http://janni.livejournal.com/729257.html

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

GLBT in YA

Blog, forum, and reading lists about GLBT characters in young adult novels.

http://www.gayya.org/

Monday, June 6, 2011

Online Marketing

Don't miss the opportunity to market through these sites.

http://blog.writersdigest.com/norules/2011/03/07/7DontMissSitesForOnlineMarketing.aspx

Sunday, June 5, 2011

First Drafts

What to worry about and what to ignore.

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2011/04/its-start-what-not-to-worry-about-in.html

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Friday, June 3, 2011

After Your Novel is Finished

Author Elana Johnson has written a free ebook about your next steps.

http://www.elanajohnson.com/#!query-to-the-call

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Debut Novels

What can you reasonable expect from your debut novel?

http://shrinkingvioletpromotions.blogspot.com/2011/04/debut-novel-expectations.html

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Transitions

How to move your character from scene to scene without confusing or boring your reader.

http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/2011/04/making-transition.html