Why you shouldn't do this.
http://behlerblog.com/2011/06/12/if-you-have-an-agent-then-why-are-you-querying/
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Story vs. Craft
What's the difference between story and craft, and why should you care?
http://www.rachellegardner.com/2011/05/story-vs-craft/
http://www.rachellegardner.com/2011/05/story-vs-craft/
Labels:
writing
Friday, July 29, 2011
Language Arts Common Core Standards
Find out the curriculum standards for each state.
http://commoncorestandards.com/ela/k-12-curriculum-maps/
http://commoncorestandards.com/ela/k-12-curriculum-maps/
Labels:
curriculum,
school
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Getting Ideas
Here are lists of brainstorming ideas to kickstart your creativity.
http://www.rickwalton.com/freeu/brains/index.htm#43
http://www.rickwalton.com/freeu/brains/index.htm#43
Labels:
writing
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Children's Publishers Links
Here's a list of publisher links to make it easier for you to do your research.
http://f1rstpages.com/publisher-links/
http://f1rstpages.com/publisher-links/
Labels:
publishers
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Beta Readers
Who's not a good choice to be your beta reader?
http://bigglasscases.blogspot.com/2011/06/beta-omega.html
http://bigglasscases.blogspot.com/2011/06/beta-omega.html
Monday, July 25, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Novels in Verse
What are they and should your next novel be written in verse?
http://ingridsnotes.wordpress.com/2011/06/05/exploring-the-verse-novel/
http://ingridsnotes.wordpress.com/2011/06/05/exploring-the-verse-novel/
Labels:
middle_grade,
writing,
young_adult
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Rebus
Magazines are always looking for people who can write good rebuses.
http://www.institutechildrenslit.com/rx/ws06/nutsbolt.shtml
http://www.institutechildrenslit.com/rx/ws06/nutsbolt.shtml
Labels:
magazines
Friday, July 22, 2011
QR Codes
What are they and how can you use them to market your books.
http://katiedavis.com/blog/marketing/2011/06/qr-codes/
http://katiedavis.com/blog/marketing/2011/06/qr-codes/
Labels:
marketing
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Going on Submission
What actually happens after your agent submits your novel to editors?
http://betweenfactandfiction.blogspot.com/2011/06/what-to-expect-when-youre-submitting.html
http://betweenfactandfiction.blogspot.com/2011/06/what-to-expect-when-youre-submitting.html
Labels:
agents,
getting_published
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Editing Checklist
Here's a detailed list of things to look for, from big picture items down to fine-detail areas.
http://theeditorsblog.net/2011/06/07/checklist-for-editors/
http://theeditorsblog.net/2011/06/07/checklist-for-editors/
Labels:
revisions
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Afraid of Twitter
Here are twelve tips for the twitter-phobic.
http://shrinkingvioletpromotions.blogspot.com/2011/04/twelve-tips-for-twitterphobes.html
http://shrinkingvioletpromotions.blogspot.com/2011/04/twelve-tips-for-twitterphobes.html
Labels:
marketing,
social_media
Monday, July 18, 2011
Character Traits Thesaurus
http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2011/05/introducingthe-character-traits.html
Another great resource from the folks who brought us the emotion thesaurus.
Another great resource from the folks who brought us the emotion thesaurus.
Labels:
characters,
writing
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Interviews
Some hints on being a good interviewee.
http://querytracker.blogspot.com/2011/06/promoting-your-book-dos-and-donts-of.html
http://querytracker.blogspot.com/2011/06/promoting-your-book-dos-and-donts-of.html
Labels:
marketing
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Inexpensive Book Trailers
Don't have much to spend on making a book trailer? Here are some hints.
http://katenoble.com/blog/2011/05/how-to-make-a-book-trailer-for-5/
http://katenoble.com/blog/2011/05/how-to-make-a-book-trailer-for-5/
Labels:
trailers
Friday, July 15, 2011
Nonfiction Proposals
Seven tough questions to ask yourself before you submit a nonfiction proposal.
http://bk-askthepublisher.blogspot.com/2011/04/useful-proposals.html
http://bk-askthepublisher.blogspot.com/2011/04/useful-proposals.html
Labels:
getting_published,
nonfiction
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Resist the Urge to Explain
After you've shown it, don't then tell it.
http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/2011/05/resist-urge-to-explain.html
http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/2011/05/resist-urge-to-explain.html
Labels:
writing
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Proofreading
Doing a better job of proofreading will lead to a more professional manuscript.
http://www.mywritingblog.com/2011/05/10-actions-you-can-take-to-improve-your.html
http://www.mywritingblog.com/2011/05/10-actions-you-can-take-to-improve-your.html
Labels:
revisions
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
YA or MG?
How can you tell which you're writing?
http://www.yahighway.com/2011/05/5-fast-differences-between-ya-and-mg.html
http://www.yahighway.com/2011/05/5-fast-differences-between-ya-and-mg.html
Labels:
middle_grade,
writing,
young_adult
Monday, July 11, 2011
First Books
Why it's unlikely your first book will be published.
http://cba-ramblings.blogspot.com/2011/05/will-your-first-book-be-published.html
http://cba-ramblings.blogspot.com/2011/05/will-your-first-book-be-published.html
Labels:
getting_published
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Saturday, July 9, 2011
How Not to Describe Your Character
Don't fall into these predictable traps.
http://victoriamixon.com/2011/05/09/8-ways-not-to-describe-your-main-character/
http://victoriamixon.com/2011/05/09/8-ways-not-to-describe-your-main-character/
Labels:
characters,
writing
Friday, July 8, 2011
PEN/Steven Kroll Award
This new award honors the author of an illustrated picture book.
http://www.pen.org/page.php/prmID/2144
http://www.pen.org/page.php/prmID/2144
Labels:
awards
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Interminable Agency Clause
Why you shouldn't have this as part of your contract.
http://accrispin.blogspot.com/2011/04/interminable-agency-clause.html
http://accrispin.blogspot.com/2011/04/interminable-agency-clause.html
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Word Count Norms
What's are the standard word count ranges for children's books.
http://literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/05/wordcount-dracula.html
http://literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/05/wordcount-dracula.html
Labels:
writing
Monday, July 4, 2011
New Agency
Hen and Ink Agency will specialize in children's books.
http://fallingleaflets.blogspot.com/2011/05/agency-alert-agent-move-and-agent.html
http://fallingleaflets.blogspot.com/2011/05/agency-alert-agent-move-and-agent.html
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Following Up on a Submission
When and how should you follow up if you haven't received a response to your submission.
http://bookendslitagency.blogspot.com/2011/05/following-up-on-submissions.html
http://bookendslitagency.blogspot.com/2011/05/following-up-on-submissions.html
Labels:
getting_published
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Character Traits
100 weird character traits to help you brainstorm even more character traits.
http://writeanything.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/35-weird-traits-your-characters-may-have/
http://writeanything.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/35-weird-traits-your-characters-may-have/
Labels:
characters,
writing
Friday, July 1, 2011
Making a Living
Can you quit your day job and make a living from your writing?
http://mandyhubbard.livejournal.com/249542.html
http://mandyhubbard.livejournal.com/249542.html
Labels:
business
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