Step-by-step instructions to create a podcast.
http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2011/01/15/how-to-create-a-podcast/
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Conferences
Tips to make the most out of a writing conference.
http://pjhoover.blogspot.com/2011/03/writing-from-place-ten-ways-to-make.html
http://pjhoover.blogspot.com/2011/03/writing-from-place-ten-ways-to-make.html
Labels:
conferences
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Publishing Myths
Agent Rachelle Gardner shares and debunks common myths about publishing.
http://cba-ramblings.blogspot.com/2011/03/myth-busting-part-1.html
http://cba-ramblings.blogspot.com/2011/03/myth-busting-day-2.html
http://cba-ramblings.blogspot.com/2011/03/myth-busting-our-3rd-and-final-day.html
http://cba-ramblings.blogspot.com/2011/03/myth-busting-part-1.html
http://cba-ramblings.blogspot.com/2011/03/myth-busting-day-2.html
http://cba-ramblings.blogspot.com/2011/03/myth-busting-our-3rd-and-final-day.html
Labels:
getting_published
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Types of blogs
What type of blog should you have--personal, professional, group, or vlog?
http://sommerleigh.com/?p=2269
http://sommerleigh.com/?p=2269
Labels:
blogs,
social_media
Monday, April 25, 2011
New Children's Agency
Beth Fleisher, formerly with Barry Goldblatt Literary, has formed her own agency, Clear Sailing Creatives.
http://www.clearsailingcreatives.com/Home_Page.html
http://www.clearsailingcreatives.com/Home_Page.html
Labels:
agents,
getting_published
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Third Person Omniscient
When is it useful to use this point of view?
http://ingridsnotes.wordpress.com/2011/03/31/five-advantages-of-third-person-omniscient-pov/
http://ingridsnotes.wordpress.com/2011/03/31/five-advantages-of-third-person-omniscient-pov/
Labels:
point_of_view,
writing
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Book Marketing Mistakes
Seven mistakes authors make in marketing their books.
http://www.publetariat.com/sell/seven-book-marketing-mistakes-authors-make-part-1-8
http://www.publetariat.com/sell/seven-book-marketing-mistakes-authors-make-part-1-8
Labels:
marketing
Friday, April 22, 2011
Small Ways to Improve Your Writing
Address these seemingly-minor, mechanic-level changes before submitting your manuscript.
http://heydeadguy.typepad.com/heydeadguy/2011/03/8-fiddly-things-you-can-do-to-your-manuscript-to-make-your-editors-day.html
http://heydeadguy.typepad.com/heydeadguy/2011/03/8-fiddly-things-you-can-do-to-your-manuscript-to-make-your-editors-day.html
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Fantasy World-Building
Have you considered all these important points?
http://wordplay-kmweiland.blogspot.com/2011/03/are-you-asking-these-important.html
http://wordplay-kmweiland.blogspot.com/2011/03/are-you-asking-these-important.html
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Facebook for Authors
What are fan and book pages and should you have them?
http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2011/02/facebook-for-authors-how-to-get-started.html
http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2011/02/facebook-for-authors-how-to-get-started.html
Labels:
marketing,
social_media
Monday, April 18, 2011
Sequels
A sequel shouldn't be just a next book about the same character.
http://querytracker.blogspot.com/2011/03/sequels.html
http://querytracker.blogspot.com/2011/03/sequels.html
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Curious Pages
If your book is not all sweetness and light, then this might be the perfect place to be reviewed.
http://curiouspages.blogspot.com/
http://curiouspages.blogspot.com/
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Movie Deals
Two posts on the ins and outs of getting a movie deal.
http://cba-ramblings.blogspot.com/2011/03/hoping-for-movie-deal-part-one.html
http://cba-ramblings.blogspot.com/2011/03/hoping-for-movie-deal-part-two.html
http://cba-ramblings.blogspot.com/2011/03/hoping-for-movie-deal-part-one.html
http://cba-ramblings.blogspot.com/2011/03/hoping-for-movie-deal-part-two.html
Friday, April 15, 2011
Chapter Breaks
What they add to your manuscript.
http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/2011/03/art-of-chaptering.html
http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/2011/03/art-of-chaptering.html
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Bookscan
How to use the Bookscan numbers in your marketing efforts.
http://shrinkingvioletpromotions.blogspot.com/2011/03/whats-so-great-about-those-bookscan.html
http://shrinkingvioletpromotions.blogspot.com/2011/03/whats-so-great-about-those-bookscan.html
Labels:
marketing
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Fantasy
YA writers give advice on writing fantasy.
http://community.livejournal.com/enchantedinkpot/84375.html
http://community.livejournal.com/enchantedinkpot/84375.html
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Twitter Hints
Get the most out of twitter for the least amount of effort.
http://www.novelpublicity.com/2011/02/get-the-most-out-of-twitter-in-the-least-amount-of-time-a-10-tip-guide/
http://www.novelpublicity.com/2011/02/get-the-most-out-of-twitter-in-the-least-amount-of-time-a-10-tip-guide/
Labels:
marketing,
social_media
Monday, April 11, 2011
Kill Your Darlings
How to tell if you really need those lines/scenes.
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2011/02/no-pain-no-gain-killing-your-darlings.html
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2011/02/no-pain-no-gain-killing-your-darlings.html
Labels:
revisions
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Editing After Acquisition
Even after you have a book contract, you'll still be editing your manuscript.
http://jodyhedlund.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-much-editing-does-contracted-book.html
http://jodyhedlund.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-much-editing-does-contracted-book.html
Labels:
revisions
Friday, April 8, 2011
Twitter Writing Feeds
100 Twitter feeds to improve your writing.
http://www.onlinedegreeprograms.com/blog/2010/100-twitter-feeds-that-will-improve-your-writing/
http://www.onlinedegreeprograms.com/blog/2010/100-twitter-feeds-that-will-improve-your-writing/
Labels:
social_media,
writing
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Query No-nos
What not to do when you query an agent.
http://fictiongroupie.blogspot.com/2011/02/what-will-make-agent-gong-your-query.html
http://fictiongroupie.blogspot.com/2011/02/what-will-make-agent-gong-your-query.html
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Identifying Cliches
Paste in your text and see where you've used cliches.
http://cliche.theinfo.org/
http://cliche.theinfo.org/
Labels:
word_choice,
writing
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Email Lists
How to grow your email contact list.
http://bluerosegirls.blogspot.com/2011/02/seven-tips-to-grow-your-mailing-list.html
http://bluerosegirls.blogspot.com/2011/02/seven-tips-to-grow-your-mailing-list.html
Monday, April 4, 2011
Writing Tips
Simple hints to improve your writing.
http://www.darkangelwritingandreviews.com/2011/02/infinite-checklist-of-writing-tips.html
http://www.darkangelwritingandreviews.com/2011/02/infinite-checklist-of-writing-tips.html
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Judging Your Manuscript
50 things editors/agents think about when evaluating your manuscript.
http://fallingleaflets.blogspot.com/2011/02/50-things-your-manuscript-is-judged-on.html
http://fallingleaflets.blogspot.com/2011/02/50-things-your-manuscript-is-judged-on.html
Labels:
writing
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Increase Traffic to Your Site
Easy tips to bring people to your blog and/or website.
http://blog.writersdigest.com/norules/2011/02/15/HowToMeaningfullyGrowTrafficToYourSiteBlog.aspx
http://blog.writersdigest.com/norules/2011/02/15/HowToMeaningfullyGrowTrafficToYourSiteBlog.aspx
Friday, April 1, 2011
Problems in Novel Manuscripts
Ten common reasons that will cause your manuscript to be rejected.
http://www.superheronation.com/2011/02/08/10-reasons-novel-manuscripts-get-rejected/
http://www.superheronation.com/2011/02/08/10-reasons-novel-manuscripts-get-rejected/
Labels:
middle_grade,
rejection,
writing,
young_adult
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