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Beta Readers: Who are They, What Do They Do, and How Do You Find Them?
Originally posted on Kate M. Colby:
In the comments section of my post about the different types of editing authors need, many authors chimed in about the value of beta readers as a first line of editorial defense. A few authors even stated that they use beta readers in place of developmental/content editors. When I…
Customer Dissatisfaction – or – Wrestling An 800 Pound Gorilla Named Microsoft
Originally posted on The One & Only Elgon:
Let me tell you a story, but first allow me qualify things and set the stage so you better understand. I have worked in retail as either a manager, sales association, customer service associate or retail vendor support representative for more than thirty years. Also I was…
2004-2014: How the E-book Changed Adult Fiction
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
This is the first post of two on the subject of changes in publishing. I came across an interesting post by Jane Friedman on the subject, based on a Nielsen presentation by Jonathan Nowell. Studying the last decade, one can reach a number of interesting conclusions. When looking at the…
Authors Answer 30 – The Validity of Fanfiction
Originally posted on I Read Encyclopedias for Fun:
Anyone read Fifty Shades of Grey? That bestselling novel was originally a Twilight fanfiction. It’s been overwhelmingly considered a terrible book with bad writing and horrible editing. Incredible that it became a movie. Does this make fanfiction a valid form of literature? Well, this week’s question comes…
#NovedadLiteraria ‘Las manos de la venganza’ de Alexander Weinberg @Weinberg1983
Originally posted on Just Olga:
Hola a todos: Como es viernes toca novedad literaria o autor invitado. Intento organizarme con una lista donde apunto las nuevas novelas que veo que me parecen interesantes. Y hoy me llamó la atención un título del escritor Alexander Weinberg al que conozco de varios grupos. Las manos de la…
#Guestauthor @R.E.McDermott plus #review. High-octane action in the high seas
Originally posted on Just Olga:
Hi all: Today is Friday and it’s guest author day. I have known R.E. McDermott (or Bob for his friends) for a while and had his book in my list to read for a very long time. We exchanged some information recently, including his contribution to my enquiries about paid…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 