Thursday, September 9, 2021

The Aquisitions Process

 What happens between an editor lik your book until a contract is possibly offered? 

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2021/08/how-an-editor-at-a-publisher-acquires-a-book


Wednesday, September 8, 2021

MFA Programs and the Business of Writing

 Should MFA programs teach the business of writing as well as the craft?

https://www.janefriedman.com/should-mfa-programs-teach-the-business-of-writing/

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Edit as You Go?

 Should you edit as you're writing or wait until you finish then go back and revise?

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/should-you-edit-as-you-go-2/

Monday, September 6, 2021

Comp Titles

 What are important things to look for when deciding on comparative titles to your book?


https://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2021/08/so-about-those-comps.html

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Kidlit Agents

 Here are 89 agents who rep children's books and are open to submission at the time the list was posted. Always check their websites for current information.

https://www.tckpublishing.com/childrens-book-literary-agents/

Saturday, September 4, 2021

Overexplaining

 If an item or a gesture is common, there's no need to go into detail in your explanation.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2021/08/dont-over-explain-default-objects-and-gestures


Picture Book Endings

 What are some ways to make the ending of your picture book memorable.

https://www.wordsandpics.org/2016/04/ask-picture-book-editor.html

Friday, September 3, 2021

Submit to Agents or Editors

 Here are some issues to consider when deciding whether to submit to an agent or an editor.

https://sally-apokedak.com/2015/03/31/should-i-sub-to-editors-first/

Thursday, September 2, 2021

Unforgettable Protagonists

 Here are some tips to make your main character one your readers will never forget.

https://www.tckpublishing.com/how-to-write-a-protagonist/

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Starting With a Plot

There are both challenges and strengths in starting your novel with a plot instead of a character.

https://www.janefriedman.com/starting-your-novel-with-plot-3-strengths-and-3-challenges/