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How Does Reading Level Matter in Fiction?
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
How well do most published authors write? Would you be surprised to hear that Jane Austen wrote at just above a 5th grade level, Stephen King writes at about a 6th grade level, J.R.R. Tolkien wrote at slightly more than a 6th grade level, and Leo Tolstoy wrote at about…
Free Online Webinar and Editor Q&A Session
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
Unless a writer is self-publishing, an editor will play a powerful role in shaping his or her book, but most of us aren’t entirely sure how an editor chooses a book or improves a novel. Through its Writers’ Academy, Penguin Random House is offering a great opportunity to clarify all…
Character Voice – Research by Aurora Jean Alexander
Originally posted on Writer's Treasure Chest:
Picture courtesy of: https://gigaom.com/2014/04/05/why-voice-is-the-next-big-internet-wave/ ? A couple of months ago, visiting a successful and experienced writer friend he told me, he read one of my pieces. I still am honored and flattered he took the time. He has an amazing way of complimenting and encouraging me – but…
ISBN: What It Is and Why a Book Needs One
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
Book publishing isn’t just about finding great pieces of writing and bringing them out into the world. Sometimes it is about the nitty-gritty. This means that at some point, an author or publisher has to think about ISBNs. Implemented in 1970, ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number. It is…
Resources for Writers: Calibre
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
For many independent writers, one of the most difficult aspects of self-publishing is ensuring that readable versions of their manuscripts make it into the hands of readers. Calibre, an open source (i.e. free) ebook library management system makes the process of digitizing books a little easier. Calibre began back back…
September 11 – It’s 2016! Time to Remember!
Originally posted on Writer's Treasure Chest:
July 28, on FB, Steve Woodall, posted a picture of 9/11. That’s what he wrote: Does anybody remember the day when Color, Race, Religion and Political Affiliation didn’t matter? The day when Police and Firefighters were the Biggest Heroes on the planet.. The day when we were all…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 