Saturday, December 10, 2022

Pitching

 Here are some tips for pitching your book, whether virtually or in person.

https://nelsonagency.com/2021/06/ten-tips-for-virtual-or-in-person-pitching/

Friday, December 9, 2022

Introverted Authors

 As an author you're often in public situations, which may be difficult if you're an introvert.

https://annerallen.com/2021/06/introverted-authors-overcoming-fears/ 

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Chapter Structure

 A chapter break is a signal to the reader to pause.

https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/chapter-structure

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Scenes

 Here are four essential elements for starting a scene.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2021/05/dont-start-a-scene-without-these-four-essential-elements

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Monday, December 5, 2022

Sunday, December 4, 2022

Publishing Terms

 Here's a list of about 150 publishing terms and jargon.

https://www.underdown.org/cigglossary.htm

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Emotions

 Here are some tips for writing emotionally affecting fiction.

https://www.janefriedman.com/the-alchemy-of-emotion-6-key-strategies-for-emotionally-affecting-fiction/

Friday, December 2, 2022

Middle Grade Novels

 What makes a novel middle grade and what are some common themes?

https://www.jennybowman.com/how-to-write-a-middle-grade-novel/

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Anecdotal Writing

 Anecdotal writing is a series of "this happened" then "that happened" without any cause and effect.

https://darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/anecdotal-writing