Writing Help and Advice for All
Two Frustrations Authors Face (That Mean GOOD Things Are Happening)
Originally posted on Creative Writing with the Crimson League:
“I have the best idea!!! I have to tell…. Oh, WAIT a second….” Writing fiction is delicate, difficult, and sometimes painful work. However, some of those difficulties are lighter than most, even if the frustration is real. I feel like my last series of posts has…
How to Get More Blog Followers
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
My dear friend MMJaye published this awesome blog post today, titled 13 Strategy-Altering Blogging Stats, that was based on a post by Mitt Ray of Social Marketing Writing. Mitt has taken all blog-related statistics he could lay his hands on and created a superb infographic that is an excellent resource for all us bloggers.…
What the Dreck?
Originally posted on chrismcmullen:
The Dreaded Slush Pile Two popular terms among authors and readers make me cringe every time I see them—which is much too frequently. There are some very strong opinions about this subject, too. dreck slush pile These terms generally refer to the ‘worst’ of the books, but this definition by itself…
How to Cook the Look of Your Book
Originally posted on chrismcmullen:
Choosing Your Book’s Style Consider a few things you know about style and perception: A suit makes a more professional impression, right? Yet many consumers are more apt to trust a t.v. model in blue jeans and a t-shirt. Worn clothes with holes reflect poor quality, yes? But have you ever…
The Worst Ways to Begin Your Novel: Advice from Literary Agents – The Write Life
Originally posted on readers+writers journal:
“In romance, I can’t stand this scenario: A woman is awakened to find a strange man in her bedroom — and then automatically finds him attractive. I’m sorry, but if I awoke to a strange man in my bedroom, I’d be reaching for a weapon — not admiring the…
Website Wonders
Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
Announcements: All day today, I’ll be on The Authors Show, a radio station, and I hope you check out the interview by clicking here. Share it around if you want! But if you’re more into the reading side, Elaine Jeremiah wrote the latest review of Take Me Tomorrow, and…
Be True to Yourself in Your Writing
Originally posted on Author Mark W Sasse:
I was reading an article from a writing website which was talking about the habits of successful writers. On the whole, I agreed with many of their ideas and suggestions, but one of them led me to pause, and I couldn’t quite completely agree with them. What was…
WRITERS – BEWARE OF SCAMS by Author Florence Osmund
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
? The self-publishing industry has become one of the fastest growing industries of the century. According to R. R. Bowker, the self-publishing industry has grown 287% since 2006, with close to 150,000 self-published books released in 2011, an astounding 43% of all new books released.…
10 Questions on Becoming a Better Writer
Originally posted on Ramona DeFelice Long:
The first step in solving a problem is recognizing you have a problem. Writers are often big quaking masses of insecurity, but zeroing in on a weak skill can be that first step in enacting change. Take the quiz below. Answer honestly. What one skill—if improved—would make you a…
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