Here are thirty-three resources you can consult when choosing a name for your character.
https://writerswrite.co.za/fabulous-resources-to-use-when-you-name-characters/
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Nonfiction Proposals
If you're writing a novel-length work of nonfiction, you'll want to submit a proposal.
https://subitclub.com/2017/06/06/nonfiction-proposals/
https://subitclub.com/2017/06/06/nonfiction-proposals/
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nonfiction,
proposals
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Hiring an Editor
How to avoid getting scammed if you're hiring an independent editor.
http://annerallen.com/2017/06/hiring-an-editor-who-when-avoid-scams/
http://annerallen.com/2017/06/hiring-an-editor-who-when-avoid-scams/
Monday, August 28, 2017
Theme
No, the theme of your book is not the same as the plot.
https://theblabbermouthblog.com/2017/05/30/4758/
https://theblabbermouthblog.com/2017/05/30/4758/
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theme
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Collaborative Marketing
Expand your marketing efforts by joining forces with other writers.
https://wordservewatercooler.com/2017/04/13/the-magic-of-collaborative-marketing-for-writers/
https://wordservewatercooler.com/2017/04/13/the-magic-of-collaborative-marketing-for-writers/
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marketing
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Twitter for Writers
How should writers use Twitter to their best advantage?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paul-anthony-jones/no-excuses-why-and-how-wr_b_9195128.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paul-anthony-jones/no-excuses-why-and-how-wr_b_9195128.html
Labels:
marketing,
social_media
Friday, August 25, 2017
Personalizing Queries
How do you draw the line in your query letters between showing you've done your homework and being creepy?
https://janefriedman.com/personalize-query-letter/
https://janefriedman.com/personalize-query-letter/
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Creating a Character
A good way to know your characters is to start by interviewing them.
http://www.teachingauthors.com/2017/05/creating-character-starting-with.html
http://www.teachingauthors.com/2017/05/creating-character-starting-with.html
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characters
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Character Descriptions
Stephen King gives six tips about describing characters.
http://thewritepractice.com/character-description/?hvid=1QVCbJ
http://thewritepractice.com/character-description/?hvid=1QVCbJ
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characters
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Public Speaking
Here are some tips for speaking in front of groups.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgk1CsmH7ck&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgk1CsmH7ck&feature=youtu.be
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school-visits
Monday, August 21, 2017
Science Books
What properties go into making an excellent science book.
https://lernerbooks.blog/2017/05/key-science-books-elements.html
https://lernerbooks.blog/2017/05/key-science-books-elements.html
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science
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Unnecessary Words
Tighten up your writing by eliminating words that aren't pulling their weight.
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/words-you-no-longer-need/
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/words-you-no-longer-need/
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word_choice
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Practice Novels
Maybe that first novel you right should stay in a trunk.
https://annerallen.com/2017/05/practice-novels-10-reasons-not-to-publish/
https://annerallen.com/2017/05/practice-novels-10-reasons-not-to-publish/
Labels:
writing
Friday, August 18, 2017
Questions for Agents
Before you sign that agency contract, here are some questions you might want to ask.
http://nelsonagency.com/2017/05/5-qs-authors-dont-ask-but-should-when-an-agent-offers-rep/
http://nelsonagency.com/2017/05/5-qs-authors-dont-ask-but-should-when-an-agent-offers-rep/
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contracts
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Contrived Plots
Make sure your plots and subplots are believable.
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2017/05/6-ways-to-identify-contrived-plot.html
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2017/05/6-ways-to-identify-contrived-plot.html
Labels:
plot
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Query Problems
Avoid these common mistakes in your queries.
https://subitclub.com/2017/05/18/queries-that-make-you-go-hmmm/
https://subitclub.com/2017/05/18/queries-that-make-you-go-hmmm/
Labels:
queries
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Toxic Feedback
Sometimes the advice you receive about your manuscript should be ignored.
https://janefriedman.com/how-to-spot-toxic-feedback/
https://janefriedman.com/how-to-spot-toxic-feedback/
Monday, August 14, 2017
Writing Career Mistakes
Mistakes to avoid while building your writing career.
https://annerallen.com/2017/05/10-writing-career-mistakes/
https://annerallen.com/2017/05/10-writing-career-mistakes/
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career
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Historical Fiction and Nonfiction
Take the mystery out of writing fiction.
http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/taking-mystery-writing-history
http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/taking-mystery-writing-history
Labels:
historical
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