I sent out my newsletter yesterday, where I complained about the heat.
Sorry Northern Hemisphere writers. But while you are getting polar blasts we are getting
record breaking heat waves.- A sign of things to come.
Sorry Northern Hemisphere writers. But while you are getting polar blasts we are getting
record breaking heat waves.- A sign of things to come.
Kris Rusch has been musing on signs of things to come and they make unhappy reading.
Based on Simon and Schuster’s end of year report from their happy CEO,
writers had better be understanding all the contracts that they sign.
THIS IS A MUST READ. (cue sirens, hooters and bells… if you don’t understand IP
then you really really need to read this.)
In news around the publishing blogosphere....
The Man group are pulling out of the MAN Booker Prize.
Hints and rumours are already suggesting they have a replacement sponsor.
The Man group are pulling out of the MAN Booker Prize.
Hints and rumours are already suggesting they have a replacement sponsor.
Events on the near horizon… WriteOnCon!
Next weekend be prepared for the 3 day online Kidlit writers conference.
Every year I wonder how I can get away from the house and dive into all the goodies on offer
in an exclusive writing cave where I can binge watch presentations. Check out the schedule…
and the price is sooooooo Cheeap!
Next weekend be prepared for the 3 day online Kidlit writers conference.
Every year I wonder how I can get away from the house and dive into all the goodies on offer
in an exclusive writing cave where I can binge watch presentations. Check out the schedule…
and the price is sooooooo Cheeap!
Meanwhile in happier author news- Draft2Digital has rolled out a schedules promotion tool for authors.
If you drop the price on all outlets and then have to race round manually requesting a price drop this is for you.
You can check out the link here on The SPA Girls podcast page.
(This is a cracking good podcast for Indie authors.) Dan Wood of Draft2Digital was their guest this week.
If you drop the price on all outlets and then have to race round manually requesting a price drop this is for you.
You can check out the link here on The SPA Girls podcast page.
(This is a cracking good podcast for Indie authors.) Dan Wood of Draft2Digital was their guest this week.
Reedsy has a nifty blog with interesting articles. If you are thinking about your 2019 goals take a look
at How To Start A Publishing Company then read Joanna Penn’s guest Bonnie Baguley on
Why authors should throw out their timeline to success.
at How To Start A Publishing Company then read Joanna Penn’s guest Bonnie Baguley on
Why authors should throw out their timeline to success.
Shaunta Grimes has 25 habits that you must acquire if you want to be a writer.
Harper Glenn has an interesting post on Writer Unboxed- Are you tethered to the wrong story?
This is one of those posts that make sense of that niggly feeling when you open your word doc and frown.
This is one of those posts that make sense of that niggly feeling when you open your word doc and frown.
Bang 2 Write has a great website on all things script for authors. This week they had a great article
on why lack of structure is killing your characters and a recent nifty one on Productivity.
on why lack of structure is killing your characters and a recent nifty one on Productivity.
Jami Gold has a great article on How Pantsers Develop Characters. If this is you- it’s a must read…
In The Craft Section,
Writing for an audiobook- Writer Unboxed- Juliet Marillier
Tension building elements for characters- Becca Puglisi and
Check out the Character motivations as well.
5 essentials for opening scenes- Mythcrants- Bookmark
All the fantasy character tropes- Reedsy Bookmark
Story Planning - which way is best -Jane Friedman- Bookmark
Writing a novel top editing tips - Joanna Penn
In The Marketing Section
How to setup and edit your Amazon author profile- Nate Hoffelder
How to create eye catching Bookbub ads- Insights- Bookmark
How to get Book Reviews- The Ultimate Manifesto- Archangelink-Bookmark
Using Microsoft Sway - WordDreams
How to check that your books fits accepted industry norms- IBPA- Bookmark
12 Book marketing tips- Marketing for Writers- Bookmark
How to reduce marketing anxiety and confusion- Publishers Weekly
To Finish
If you are looking at your Manuscript and wondering if it is an iceberg on which your writer boat might hit.
A few words of wisdom from Stephen King via Ruth Harris on Anne R Allen’s excellent blog
might be your life saver. The 10% rule and the secret power of …..
A few words of wisdom from Stephen King via Ruth Harris on Anne R Allen’s excellent blog
might be your life saver. The 10% rule and the secret power of …..
Maureen
@craicer
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