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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…
A Day Away, Plus a Poem for May by Bette A. Stevens
Originally posted on Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author:
Click on the photo to enlarge An Author’s Day Away How does this Central Maine writer like to kickback and relax? A day trip to the coast is most welcome every now and then. And, it’s bound to be inspiring. The forecast was perfect—60s and sunny with…
Snowed – Part 60
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
The police arrive and are able to help the kids off the bus. Mike manages to distract Anisette without getting himself shot. The lady cop comes up to speak to him, she asks him if that’s the crazy chick who caused all the trouble. “Yeah,” I said, right before I…
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