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— Debbie Ridpath Ohi (@inkyelbows) June 16, 2014
What has been happening in the publishing blogosphere this
week...
The last few weeks have seen those tired old chestnuts aired of 'lets slag off... genre/literary writing or trad/self publishing or Y A/Adult
reading' and now have (hopefully) been dropped in the fire. Ava Jae has the best article on how YA has made her a better writer and she doesn't have to put anyone down to make her point.
FutureBook hosted a hackathon for publishers and computer hackers to come together over a weekend and hack code to change the publishing industry… Some big names joined in and learned a few things.
This week the Guardian looks at self publishing... It’s up by 79%. Could become legit – you never know.
Publishers Weekly takes a look at three Self Publishing success stories.
Publishing Perspectives examines why Writers in English should be looking at German Translations.
Publishing Perspectives examines why Writers in English should be looking at German Translations.
Joanna Penn interviews Stephen Pressfield.. Great interview on Writer Resistance- for those of you struggling with self doubt. (If you drop
below the video you can read the transcript.)
For those who
are following the ongoing Hachette /Amazon affair... FutureBook has an interesting article with some new developments. It could be a sign of things to
come as Big Digital companies change focus. There are rumblings over at YouTube
over Indie music.
A couple of times a year the subject of Writing Craft books
comes up. Which are the best...most helpful...mind blowing etcetc. Susan Kaye Quinn takes a look at what books are helpful for Self Publishing.
KillZone have a great blog where the different contributing
writers talk about issues around writing and publishing. Here they take issue with an insidious little clause that is appearing in writer contracts...The ‘No
Compete’ clause and the ramifications of this. Must Read!
Children’s book editors were asked where they had been
pitched books...and it makes for horrifying reading.... I know none of you
would do this...would you?
Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi have developed a great
series of helpful Thesauri for writers... so imagine their surprise when they saw their cover on something that was not their own work. Timely look at
branding, covers and copyright.
Every now and again Chuck hands over to a guest to do a 25
things list. This brilliant post comes from Angry Robots marketer and writer
Mark Underwood. Inside the Bookish Shatterdome - or Publishing Revealed.
If you need a dose of Chuck then check out his ramble on writing... a response to a fan when asked how he does this writing stuff.
(usual warnings apply)
Jane Friedman has a great guest post on taxes for Self Publishers… If you are doing this…It is a must read!
Jane Friedman has a great guest post on taxes for Self Publishers… If you are doing this…It is a must read!
Say you have an offer of representation/publication... but
now you have to let other agents/editors know... How do you do it professionally?
Susan Spann also has a good article on How to find the perfect agent match.
A nice little article on author credibility with today’s technology.
In the Craft Section,
K M Weiland - First Person Narration.
15 questions for your Beta Readers – this is a print it out post!
How to tell if your story is on target- check the log line! Great post from Kirsten Lamb!
Jami Gold- 6 steps to balance plot and character
Build your writing career... step by step.
In the Marketing Section,
Differentiate- a book marketing must for authors.
Media kits -Are you catering for your 7 main audiences.
Two timely reminders from Dean Wesley Smith’s series on Killing the Sacred Cows of Publishing. Put the book up and leave it and I have to sell books quickly. Dean is always a great read and voice of calm reason!
To Finish,
Seth Godin has changed and challenged marketing thinking in
the last decade. He has a timely article on whether your work is meaningful.This is aimed at media companies... but then writing is a form of media and so
his three questions are rolling around in my head as I write this weeks blog
post. They may even apply to the novel I’m in the middle of editing....They may
even apply to LIFE.
maureen
Cartoon from the fabulous INKYELBOWS!
maureen
Cartoon from the fabulous INKYELBOWS!