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How to litter your manuscript with typos (in 9 easy steps!)
Originally posted on Michelle Proulx – Author:
Yes, this is based on a recent personal experience. Want the details? Keep reading! How to litter your manuscript with typos Create a character with a short name that could easily be found in many longer words — i.e., “Kat” Write 40,000 words of a story Realize that…
Infographic: Do You Know The Difference Between Literary, Upmarket and Commercial Fiction?
Originally posted on Carly Watters, Literary Agent:
Knowing how to categorize your work is one of the most important skills a writer needs to know–especially while querying. Here’s an infographic to help.
Adding Suspense — Features from Atonement, TN
Originally posted on Teagan's Books:
It’s Moving Too Slow — What Shall I Do? As I grow my characters, and layer the elements of a new story, I’m always afraid that it is moving to slowly — because I’m doing precisely those things rather than something more exciting. How do I cultivate both characters and…
Writing About LOVE—Ditch the Cliches & Turn Up the Heat in Your Romance
Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog:
Today, we have Alex Limberg guest posting with us once again. I’d already recruited Alex to do some guest posts for me because I just love his wit and style and he’s being a huge help because yes, I am seriously sick. I’m pretty sure Hubby tried to…
12 of the Most Misused English Words…Infographic…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
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Promoting Your Books on Amazon by @JoRobinson176
Originally posted on Lit World Interviews:
I’ve only just discovered, too late, that when you run a Kindle Countdown deal it either happens at Amazon.com or Amazon.UK, and not all regions at the same time. So while this time I’ve managed to put different books on Countdowns for the different regions, I’ll know better for…
How to get your book on a bestseller list
Originally posted on The Write Stuff:
I’m taking part in another box set, this one with 21 paranormal romances bundled together for the low price of 99 cents during preorder. One of our big goals this time around is to hit a bestseller list, and I thought you might be interested in some of the…
Pace your Free Promos on Facebook, or Risk Getting Banned
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
In my post, Promo Results: Using Free Promo Services I included a number of Facebook groups where you can promote your free days/sale for free. Today, I discovered on KBoards a caveat that you shou… Source: Pace your Free Promos on Facebook, or Risk Getting Banned
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