The book title is half your pitch.
http://lydiasharp.blogspot.com/2012/02/back-to-basics-writing-query-slash.html
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Questions to Ask a Prospective Agent
When you get "the call," what questions should you ask an agent?
http://kidlit.com/2012/02/15/10-questions-to-ask-when-offered-representation/
http://kidlit.com/2012/02/15/10-questions-to-ask-when-offered-representation/
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agents
Monday, February 27, 2012
Sentence Fragments
What are some situations where it might be appropriate to use sentence fragments?
http://www.magicalwords.net/aj-hartley/breaking-grammar-rules-sentence-fragments/
http://www.magicalwords.net/aj-hartley/breaking-grammar-rules-sentence-fragments/
Labels:
writing
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Twitter Hashtags
Loreen Leedy's list of twitter hashtags to follow for: children's books, writing, publishing, and education.
http://loreenleedybooks.blogspot.com/2010/10/twitter-hashtags-about-childrens-books.html
http://loreenleedybooks.blogspot.com/2010/10/twitter-hashtags-about-childrens-books.html
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social_media
Saturday, February 25, 2012
100 Greatest Kids' Books
Parent and Child Magazine picks the 100 greatest children's books.
http://www.scholastic.com/100books/
http://www.scholastic.com/100books/
Friday, February 24, 2012
Sentence Structure
25 dependent clauses you can use to vary your sentence structure.
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/25-subordinating-conjunctions/
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/25-subordinating-conjunctions/
Labels:
writing
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Children's Book Apps
What are they and how do you create one?
http://www.amarketingexpert.com/publishing-insiders-wrap-up-secrets-to-creating-childrens-book-apps/
http://www.amarketingexpert.com/publishing-insiders-wrap-up-secrets-to-creating-childrens-book-apps/
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apps
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
What Does Your Character Know?
How to keep track of your characters' knowledge.
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2012/02/what-do-they-know-keeping-track-of.html
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2012/02/what-do-they-know-keeping-track-of.html
Labels:
characters,
writing
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Concept Critique Groups
An interesting alternative (or addition) to the traditional critique group.
http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2012/02/06/a-new-approach-to-a-traditional-group-the-concept-critique/
http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2012/02/06/a-new-approach-to-a-traditional-group-the-concept-critique/
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critiques
Monday, February 20, 2012
Author Photos
http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/2012/02/tips-for-author-photos.htmlHow to get the best possible business photo.
Labels:
marketing
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Google+ Profile
Five mistakes you need to fix in your Google+ profile.
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/why-your-google-profile-matters_b46821
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/why-your-google-profile-matters_b46821
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social_media
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Conflicting Advice
Is it really conflicting or is something else the problem?
http://adventuresinagentland.blogspot.com/2012/02/conflicting-advice-and-what-to-do-with.html
http://adventuresinagentland.blogspot.com/2012/02/conflicting-advice-and-what-to-do-with.html
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revisions
Friday, February 17, 2012
Framing
How eliminating the frame makes your writing stronger.
http://kidlit.com/2012/02/08/eliminating-the-frame/
http://kidlit.com/2012/02/08/eliminating-the-frame/
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writing
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Updated Publishing Terms Dictionary
Terms you need to know about the publishing industry.
http://bookendslitagency.blogspot.com/2012/02/updated-publishing-dictionary.html
http://bookendslitagency.blogspot.com/2012/02/updated-publishing-dictionary.html
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business
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Freelance Editors
How to find a good freelance editor for your manuscript.
http://janefriedman.com/2012/01/30/4-ways-to-find-the-right-freelance-editor/
http://janefriedman.com/2012/01/30/4-ways-to-find-the-right-freelance-editor/
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Crafting a 90-second pitch
These hints work whether you're pitching in person or in a query letter.
http://girlswithpens.com/2012/01/30/crafting-your-90-second-pitch/
http://girlswithpens.com/2012/01/30/crafting-your-90-second-pitch/
Labels:
getting_published,
pitch
Monday, February 13, 2012
Words for Facial Expressions
Don't limit yourself to a standard few descriptions of facial expressions.
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/100-words-for-facial-expressions/
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/100-words-for-facial-expressions/
Labels:
word_choice,
writing
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Cutting Scenes
How to decide which scenes can and should go when you revise.
http://notenoughwords.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/project-2012-scene-selection-what-to-throw-and-what-to-keep/
http://notenoughwords.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/project-2012-scene-selection-what-to-throw-and-what-to-keep/
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Small Presses
Should you consider publishing with a smaller press?
http://harrypotterforwriters.blogspot.com/2012/01/guest-post-why-small-press.html
http://harrypotterforwriters.blogspot.com/2012/01/guest-post-why-small-press.html
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publishers
Friday, February 10, 2012
Make Your Characters Interesting
Are your characters boring? Here's some help.
http://www.superheronation.com/2012/01/02/ideas-for-how-to-make-a-boring-character-interesting/
http://www.superheronation.com/2012/01/02/ideas-for-how-to-make-a-boring-character-interesting/
Labels:
characters,
writing
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Loglines
How to craft a short storyline to use when asked what your book is about.
http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2010/03/17/the-curious-case-of-carries-characters/
http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2010/03/17/the-curious-case-of-carries-characters/
Labels:
getting_published,
pitch
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Tighten Your Writing
These specific suggestions will help you trim the fat from your manuscript.
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/8-steps-to-more-concise-writing/
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/8-steps-to-more-concise-writing/
Labels:
word_choice,
writing
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Author Talks
Tips to make your talks go better.
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2012/01/guest-author-diana-nadin-10-top-tips.html
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2012/01/guest-author-diana-nadin-10-top-tips.html
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school-visits
Monday, February 6, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Fast First Drafts
Why should you speed through your first draft.
http://lyndaryoung.blogspot.com/2012/01/advantages-of-writing-fast-first-draft.html
http://lyndaryoung.blogspot.com/2012/01/advantages-of-writing-fast-first-draft.html
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first-draft
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Discussion and Activity Guides
Should you be making a curricular guide for your books?
http://throughthetollbooth.com/2012/01/26/self-marketing-part-ii-discussion-and-activity-guides/
http://throughthetollbooth.com/2012/01/26/self-marketing-part-ii-discussion-and-activity-guides/
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curriculum
Friday, February 3, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Fix Your Opening
Openings that might cause your manuscript to be rejected and how to fix them.
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2010/04/seven-deadly-sins-if-youre-first.html
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2010/04/seven-deadly-sins-if-youre-first.html
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Status Queries
An agent gives good and bad examples of how to find out what's happening with your submission.
http://agencygatekeeper.blogspot.com/2009/11/on-checking-in.html
http://agencygatekeeper.blogspot.com/2009/11/on-checking-in.html
Labels:
agents,
getting_published
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