(I totally stole this idea from Chuck Wending. But I’m giving him credit so that makes it okay, right?) Here’s the deal, Flash Fiction Fans! Write an opening sentence. That’s it. Post it below in the comments. One sentence. Grab me, hook me, scare me, detail a scene, whatever you want. Any genre, murder, romance, […]
Author and friend of the blog Rachael Ritchie is an enthusiastic writer who has spared a few moments from her day to sit down with us. It’s her birthday, by the way, so she’s giving readers a special offer. (Be sure to read to the end for that.) Born and raised in Northern Idaho (with […]
I’m a big fan of Kristina’s blog and I always enjoy when she has a particularly insightful guest. Recently she had a guest post by Robin Leigh Morgan about the differences encountered when an author changes their writing genre. Robin’s challenges going from nonfiction to fiction were the same as mine, and the idea of […]
My friend Molli Nickell, a veteran of the publishing world with over 30 years experience in the big leagues, drops by to impart a few nuggets for those of you pursuing the traditional publishing route, but there is wisdom in her words for indies, too. Writers: your query AND your blurb need to SELL your […]
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Do Not Molest Or Feed Alligators
It’s fun living here. On Facebook messenger, Saturday morning at 10:30AM, to two friends – critique partners: Me: Bet you guys don’t have signs like that at the park by your house! Friend A: Don’t molest alligators?? Some of you Floridians have serious issues. Me: I love that sign. Friend B: Lolololol. You should tweet […]
To celebrate the upcoming season of Black Sails (what? You aren’t watching Black Sails???) I asked friend of the blog and editor extraoidinaire Julia Willson stop by to share some helpful insights about editing yourself – and she doesn’t mean holding your tongue at parties! Enjoy these helpful tips! . Before you ask, AYE—pirates write, too. […]
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Establishing Yourself
Originally posted on Jessica Marie Baumgartner:
There are a ton of How-to-be-a-Successful-Writer articles, essays, and books out there. Some are noteworthy, others are written by people we’ve never heard of. The most recent one I read was pretty concise. It listed everything you need to get picked up by a good agent. I have yet…
Originally posted on Allison Maruska:
Don’t worry, this post is still approved for general audiences. Though if you’re looking for the more adult definition, this is the interwebs. Just don’t be gone too long, because that might not help your career advancement. Anyway. This post is about writers who make it, the ones who find…
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Didn’t Win? Well, Here’s A SALE!
Over 900 people registered to win one of five signed copies of my hilarious book Savvy Stories, but if you weren’t a winner in the Goodreads Giveaway, here’s your chance to get the eBook for just 99 cents. CLICK HERE: http://geni.us/1FKm That’s a lot of value, for just 99 cents, gang. This is a countdown […]
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Author Profile: Michael E. Dellert
We were fortunate enough to spend a little time recently with Michael Dellert and managed to get him to open up a bit about his process and inner thoughts on writing. Michael is an award-winning writer, editor, publishing consultant, as well as a writing coach. His publishing career spans 20 years. His blog is a […]
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