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Food For Thought (a.k.a. A Writely Kick in The Rear)
Originally posted on DAN ALATORRE:
I mean, it’d be better of there wasn’t hard work, but there’s gonna be hard work. Are there no limits? I don’t know. But I don’t need “no limits.” My goals are realistic and achievable, not infinite. Thoughts? Hey, and don’t forget to enter our writing contest! You could become…
Why Some Books Resonate and Others Don’t
Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
I’m here to tell you why some books resonate and others don’t. Why? Because so many publishers/agents/editors are out there searching for the next big thing, and many authors are trying to become that. As authors, sometimes we stare at three or four different projects and wonder which one…
Bonus: A Starter’s Guide For Fiction Writers to Trying to “Establish a Social Media Presence” Part 5a
Originally posted on WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS:
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 Ch@ractR In my previous Starter’s Guide posts, I talked about establishing a presence, and how to get started on some of the well-known website: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Tumblr, and Reddit. Today, I’m going to be…
You Must Write Through Many Bad Sentences…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
By Jane Friedman: For the past two months, I have been training for a long road race (10 miles) and the parallels between writing practice and running are once again at the forefront of my mind. Yesterday I experienced a terrible run, where I had…
The Dangers of Premature Editing: Pruning Our Stories vs. Pillaging Them…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
By Kirsten Lamb: Editing is essential for crafting a superlative story. We clip away the excess, delete the superfluous and prune away the detritus to reveal the art. Yet, editing is something we’re wise to handle with care. While lack of ANY editing is a…
How to Write Memoir So They Don’t Read It, They Live It…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
by Cyndy Etler on Jane Friedman site: Right. So you’re memoir-motivated. You’ve lived through something intense, something different, and readers will find it fascinating. You’re off to a great start with that hella-interesting story, but you’ve got to keep your readers riveted with your writing style.…
Do You Need an ISBN?
Originally posted on S C Richmond:
Your book is written, rewritten and edited, congratulations. Now is the time to decide what you want to do with your body of work and to decide if you need an ISBN number for your book. If you choose to go the traditional route and get yourself a publishing…
A Starter’s Guide For Fiction Writers Trying To “Establish A Social Media Presence” Part 5
Originally posted on WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS:
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 Part 5: Tumblr and Reddit (The Dark Side?) Four weeks ago, I shared my descent into social media and my guiding philosophies for interacting on the internet. Three weeks ago, I discussed the generals about creating…
A Starter’s Guide For Fiction Writers Trying To “Establish A Social Media Presence” Part 2
Originally posted on WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS:
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 Part 2: Creating Your Author Website and How To Start Blogging Last week, I shared my descent into social media and my guiding philosophies for interacting with others on the internet. Now, I’m…
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