Tag Archive | writing
What Now? Five Things I’ve Learned about Writing
Originally posted on Reading Rachel:
832 days. Exactly the number of days that elapsed between publication of the first book and completion of the sequel’s first full draft. That works out to 2 years and 102 days, most of spent not writing anything at all. Anyhoodle, I wouldn’t call 832 days a long time (I…
Ageism in Publishing
Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
The other day some truly awesome people began talking about ageism in publishing via Twitter. I first heard about it from Ashley Hearn, an editor at Page Street Publishing, but here’s an awesome thread from Susan Dennard, NYT bestseller author of the Witchland series. https://twitter.com/stdennard/status/976499652584509440 I encourage you to…
A Starter’s Guide For Fiction Writers Trying To “Establish A Social Media Presence” Part 4
Originally posted on WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS:
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Part 4: Visual Social Media Three weeks ago, I shared my descent into social media and my guiding philosophies for interacting with others on the internet. Two weeks ago, I discussed the generals about creating a website and starting…
How to write a good one-sentence pitch
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Don’t you just love how-to writing instructions? I know I do! You must admit, DIY is a lot easier with a little help from friends. That’s why I absolutely love an article from Karen Cioffi and Writers On The Move! I admit, writing a one-sentence pitch is hard and something…
Author Toolbox Blog Hop: Sharing a World
Originally posted on Megan Morgan:
It’s time for the Author Toolbox Blog Hop! The hop takes place the third Wednesday of every month (minus November/December) and focuses on the sharing of resources and learning tools for authors. Stop by the hop page and check out all the participants and their posts this month! Also check…
…scoff not at the honest endeavours of others…
Originally posted on Seumas Gallacher:
…to every man, woman, and child who ever picked up a pen or pencil, tapped at a typewriter, clicked at a keyboard, in an effort to WRITE SUM’THING out of their own imagination, I salute yeez… each and every one of yeez… heroes and heroines all… lately, I saw a…
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