Seeing Your Mistakes from Brian's Blog
A different value: choice from TalkToYoUniverse
Page 1: How to Start Your Romance Novel from Guide to Literary Agents
- - or any type of novel
How to Respond to a Manuscript Critique/Editorial Letter from Nathan Bransford
What’s the right way to respond to a critique? from Behler Blog
Genre Prejudice-Part II from QueryTracker.net
Agent Query Policies: Stop the Griping! from Rants & Ramblings
Belated Blogger B-day and I'm giving away a present. from Step 1: Write, Edit, and Revise
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 29
Top Ten Reasons the editor doesn't love what your critique group loves from edittorrent
What Makes a Book Marketable? #2 from The Blood-Red Pencil
When vanity and mainstream publishing collide from Behler Blog
4 Reasons I Quit Writing Exercises from Wordplay
Dangling Carrots... from Writer's Corner
What Makes a Book Marketable? #2 from The Blood-Red Pencil
When vanity and mainstream publishing collide from Behler Blog
4 Reasons I Quit Writing Exercises from Wordplay
Dangling Carrots... from Writer's Corner
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 28
I've been down with a bug, so here's a long list of posts I thought you'd find useful.
What is the ideal page count for a first novel? from Ask a Literary Agent
What's not to like? from Bent on Books - about how agents choose manuscripts
Manuscripts Roasting on an Open Fire, Jack Daniels Nipping at My Nose...
from Editorial Anonymous - about querying over the holidays
Character or symbol from edittorrent
Thoughts on pacing-- nothing brilliant also from edittorrent - very helpful
No! No! Bad Writer* from Fiction Groupie - about rules to make your writing stronger
This Magic Moment* also from Fiction Groupie
- What separates a novel from being just good to being great?
How semantics can help you! Part 3 by Juliette Wade, from SFWA
Each Character has a Job from Mystery Writing is Murder
The Last NaNoPost from Paperback Writer - about not giving up
Look at the photos of the castle!
Marketing Principles: Part 2 of 3 by Jim Rubart, from Rants & Ramblings
Steinbeck was wrong from Plot to Punctuation - about ideas
Chekhov's Gun from The Literary Lab
Guest Post: Connecting "Point of View" and "Show, Don't Tell" from the Sharp Angle
What is the ideal page count for a first novel? from Ask a Literary Agent
What's not to like? from Bent on Books - about how agents choose manuscripts
Manuscripts Roasting on an Open Fire, Jack Daniels Nipping at My Nose...
from Editorial Anonymous - about querying over the holidays
Character or symbol from edittorrent
Thoughts on pacing-- nothing brilliant also from edittorrent - very helpful
No! No! Bad Writer* from Fiction Groupie - about rules to make your writing stronger
This Magic Moment* also from Fiction Groupie
- What separates a novel from being just good to being great?
How semantics can help you! Part 3 by Juliette Wade, from SFWA
Each Character has a Job from Mystery Writing is Murder
The Last NaNoPost from Paperback Writer - about not giving up
Look at the photos of the castle!
Marketing Principles: Part 2 of 3 by Jim Rubart, from Rants & Ramblings
Steinbeck was wrong from Plot to Punctuation - about ideas
Chekhov's Gun from The Literary Lab
Guest Post: Connecting "Point of View" and "Show, Don't Tell" from the Sharp Angle
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 24
More about Smashwords and Digital Rights Management from 5rivers News, Views and Points of Interest
Writer Question: When Should I Take Revision Advice, and When Should I Listen to My Gut? from Editorial Ass
When Can You Query Agents? How Do You Know if Your Project is Ready? from Guide to Literary Agents
Character in Queries from Elaine English
Write What You Don't Know from the Literary Lab
Top 7 Reasons Readers Stop Reading from Wordplay, by K.M. Weiland
Four Contests to Consider:
Cry Havoc from the Ham-Sized Fist Award - an award to be given for the best heroic fantasy or sword-and-sorcery published during the year.
Don't let the date worry you. This contest runs until December 31 2009, and the winner will be picked no later than March 1, 2010. The award is currently $400, and could go up.
**CONTEST** Win a $10 Barnes & Noble Gift Card!!! from Hair Dye & Samurai: Musings from an overly caffinated writer
"Because the people at work are trying to kill me you, my friends, get lucky!"
"Thanks for following this Turkey" Contest! from Market My Words
"I will leave the contest open until midnight Pacific time on Wed night. I will draw a name on Thanksgiving Day and post the winner next Monday.
"The winner will get a one hour free marketing consulting session and a book."
Writing Contest! from Cipherqueen - a short story contest
Deadline: December 30th (The sooner, the better)
Length: Must be less than 7,000 words or twenty pages. Please number them.
Topic: A life-changing moment (Both fiction and nonfiction accepted)
Writer Question: When Should I Take Revision Advice, and When Should I Listen to My Gut? from Editorial Ass
When Can You Query Agents? How Do You Know if Your Project is Ready? from Guide to Literary Agents
Character in Queries from Elaine English
Write What You Don't Know from the Literary Lab
Top 7 Reasons Readers Stop Reading from Wordplay, by K.M. Weiland
Four Contests to Consider:
Cry Havoc from the Ham-Sized Fist Award - an award to be given for the best heroic fantasy or sword-and-sorcery published during the year.
Don't let the date worry you. This contest runs until December 31 2009, and the winner will be picked no later than March 1, 2010. The award is currently $400, and could go up.
**CONTEST** Win a $10 Barnes & Noble Gift Card!!! from Hair Dye & Samurai: Musings from an overly caffinated writer
"Because the people at work are trying to kill me you, my friends, get lucky!"
"Thanks for following this Turkey" Contest! from Market My Words
"I will leave the contest open until midnight Pacific time on Wed night. I will draw a name on Thanksgiving Day and post the winner next Monday.
"The winner will get a one hour free marketing consulting session and a book."
Writing Contest! from Cipherqueen - a short story contest
Deadline: December 30th (The sooner, the better)
Length: Must be less than 7,000 words or twenty pages. Please number them.
Topic: A life-changing moment (Both fiction and nonfiction accepted)
Monday, November 23, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 23
What Will You Do to Publish? from BookEnds, LLC
Nosy Neighbors and Other Stock Characters from Mystery Writing is Murder
7 Characteristics You Need To Get Published from QueryTracker.net
Not hiding information that readers need from TalkToYoUniverse
Definitions for the Perplexed: Self Publishing from Editorial Anonymous
The Art of Public Reading from Chandara Writes
7 Reasons Agents Stop Reading Your First Chapter from Guide to Literary Agents
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers’s “List of Attributes that Make a Good Children’s Book” from Upstart Crow - this is a great list!
Nosy Neighbors and Other Stock Characters from Mystery Writing is Murder
7 Characteristics You Need To Get Published from QueryTracker.net
Not hiding information that readers need from TalkToYoUniverse
Definitions for the Perplexed: Self Publishing from Editorial Anonymous
The Art of Public Reading from Chandara Writes
7 Reasons Agents Stop Reading Your First Chapter from Guide to Literary Agents
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers’s “List of Attributes that Make a Good Children’s Book” from Upstart Crow - this is a great list!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 21
Let it BREATHE... from Writer's Corner
Paying Attention from Mystery Writing is Murder
Pseudonyms from BookEnds, LLC
When Characters Take Over from Brian's Blog
Shnookiedoodlepoo and the Diaper from Editorial Anonymous - about titles
WRITE FOR READERS from Help! I Need a Publisher!
Happy Thanksgiving and Other Such Things from Elana Johnson
She is offering a discount on her book From the Query to the Call
Paying Attention from Mystery Writing is Murder
Pseudonyms from BookEnds, LLC
When Characters Take Over from Brian's Blog
Shnookiedoodlepoo and the Diaper from Editorial Anonymous - about titles
WRITE FOR READERS from Help! I Need a Publisher!
Happy Thanksgiving and Other Such Things from Elana Johnson
She is offering a discount on her book From the Query to the Call
Friday, November 20, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 20
Revision Checklist from Fire and Silk, The Journey from Santerre
Agent Feedback On My First Page -- More On Internal Observation and Point of View
from Livia Blackburne
Facebook from Mystery Writing is Murder
How to show character through dialogue from Plot to Punctuation
Story finished? Now it's time to edit! from Elaine English
Just Write The Next Word Down from the Literary Lab
SFWA on Harlequin Horizons by Victoria Strauss for Writer Beware
NaNoReVisMo #5: galumphing towards triumph from the Intern
Agent Feedback On My First Page -- More On Internal Observation and Point of View
from Livia Blackburne
Facebook from Mystery Writing is Murder
How to show character through dialogue from Plot to Punctuation
Story finished? Now it's time to edit! from Elaine English
Just Write The Next Word Down from the Literary Lab
SFWA on Harlequin Horizons by Victoria Strauss for Writer Beware
NaNoReVisMo #5: galumphing towards triumph from the Intern
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 19
The Title Struggle from Fiction Groupie, via Why A? The Blog of Lisa Amowitz
Telling the Story—Making it Good from Mystery Writing is Murder
Hiding Information in Plain Sight from TalkToYoUniverse
My Dream Client from BookEnds, LLC
9 tips for successful author readings from The Book Deal
The Era of Instant Word-of-Mouth from Upstart Crow
Harlequin News Flash from Pub Rants
Telling the Story—Making it Good from Mystery Writing is Murder
Hiding Information in Plain Sight from TalkToYoUniverse
My Dream Client from BookEnds, LLC
9 tips for successful author readings from The Book Deal
The Era of Instant Word-of-Mouth from Upstart Crow
Harlequin News Flash from Pub Rants
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 18
Blogging: What Not to Do… from Books & Such
Keeping it Professional from Mystery Writing is Murder
Prejudice: Not a Wise Platform Strategy from QueryTracker.net
Harlequin Horizons: Another Major Publisher Adds A Self-Publishing Division from Writer Beware Blogs!
Do your characters' flaws work on more than one level? from Plot to Punctuation
The Last Will of Moira Leahy – book club pick? from Therese Walsh - go vote for her!
Keeping it Professional from Mystery Writing is Murder
Prejudice: Not a Wise Platform Strategy from QueryTracker.net
Harlequin Horizons: Another Major Publisher Adds A Self-Publishing Division from Writer Beware Blogs!
Do your characters' flaws work on more than one level? from Plot to Punctuation
The Last Will of Moira Leahy – book club pick? from Therese Walsh - go vote for her!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 17
what's the difference between earning out my advance and making a profit for my publisher? from Editorial Ass
Don't Give Up from Elana Johnson
Subtle Narration in the Graveyard Book from Livia Blackburne
Micro character arcs in sequels from Jordan McCollum
The Waiting is the Worst Part from Nathan Bransford
(Possibly) Bad Advice I’ve Heard Lately from Rants & Ramblings
Those pesky three questions that can stop your heart from Behler Blog
The wild wood and the holy city: settings for fantasy from Writer Unboxed
Don't Give Up from Elana Johnson
Subtle Narration in the Graveyard Book from Livia Blackburne
Micro character arcs in sequels from Jordan McCollum
The Waiting is the Worst Part from Nathan Bransford
(Possibly) Bad Advice I’ve Heard Lately from Rants & Ramblings
Those pesky three questions that can stop your heart from Behler Blog
The wild wood and the holy city: settings for fantasy from Writer Unboxed
Monday, November 16, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 16
How to get no more rejections, EVER! from Janet Reid
An important lesson learned... from Justified Lunacy - about backing up your work
Marvelous Marketer: Kaylan Adair (Assoc. Editor at Candlewick Press) from Market My Words
On Marriage and Series from Mystery Writing is Murder - about writing series
When Life Happens to your Characters from Gabrielle Edits
Three great posts from edittorrent:
Alicia being a crank about "self-promotion"
Dark moment article Developing the Dark Moment
The Reversal is a turning point that appears in many stories
An important lesson learned... from Justified Lunacy - about backing up your work
Marvelous Marketer: Kaylan Adair (Assoc. Editor at Candlewick Press) from Market My Words
On Marriage and Series from Mystery Writing is Murder - about writing series
When Life Happens to your Characters from Gabrielle Edits
Three great posts from edittorrent:
Alicia being a crank about "self-promotion"
Dark moment article Developing the Dark Moment
The Reversal is a turning point that appears in many stories
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 15
Vonnegut advice from Brian's Blog - advice about writing
The Eye of the Beholder from Chandara Writes - about POV
Age and Characters from Mystery Writing is Murder
More Subtleties also from Mystery Writing is Murder - variations on a scene
Pacing Dialogue and Action Scenes -- Your Story at Your Speed from Holly Lisle
The Eye of the Beholder from Chandara Writes - about POV
Age and Characters from Mystery Writing is Murder
More Subtleties also from Mystery Writing is Murder - variations on a scene
Pacing Dialogue and Action Scenes -- Your Story at Your Speed from Holly Lisle
Friday, November 13, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 13
Overzealous Is Your Middle Name (Which Makes You Just Like Most Authors) from Editorial Anonymous
Humor from Mystery Writing is Murder
The Inciting Event and Your World - Revisited from TalkToYoUniverse
Agent Inbox by Victoria Strauss, from Writer Beware
Fragments and Run-ons - Acceptable or Not Acceptable? That is the Question! from Writer's Corner
Humor from Mystery Writing is Murder
The Inciting Event and Your World - Revisited from TalkToYoUniverse
Agent Inbox by Victoria Strauss, from Writer Beware
Fragments and Run-ons - Acceptable or Not Acceptable? That is the Question! from Writer's Corner
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 12
Call For Submissions from Gabrielle Edits, Editor of Dragon Moon Press
"WHAT WE WANT: Completed 80,000-100,000 word novels in the following genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Gentle Horror, in any flavor or variety."
Do Your Research from 5rivers News, Views and Points of Interest
Following the Rules: Fiction from Books & Such
A PERFECT SCENE THROUGH DIRTY WINDOWS from Help! I Need a Publisher!
First Things First by Juliette Wade of TalkToYoUniverse - about first sentences
The Short Synopsis from Elaine English Literary
Ack! Grammar! from Writer's Corner
"WHAT WE WANT: Completed 80,000-100,000 word novels in the following genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Gentle Horror, in any flavor or variety."
Do Your Research from 5rivers News, Views and Points of Interest
Following the Rules: Fiction from Books & Such
A PERFECT SCENE THROUGH DIRTY WINDOWS from Help! I Need a Publisher!
First Things First by Juliette Wade of TalkToYoUniverse - about first sentences
The Short Synopsis from Elaine English Literary
Ack! Grammar! from Writer's Corner
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 11
Golden Oldies: Show Vs. Tell from The Other Side of the Story
The Neverending Difficulty of Story from The Alchemy of Writing
Eric Brown's Ten Tips for Aspiring Writers from When Gravity Fails, via Bibliophile Stalker
An Author's Credentials from BookEnds, LLC - the dreaded bio
Following the Rules: Agents and Editors from Books & Such
How to Start Off on the Wrong Foot -- from Elaine English Literary
NaNoReVisMo #3: the transformers are coming from The Intern - on character change
Something special: Scotland for the Senses needs help giving away music DVDs of "2009 Edinburgh Military Tattoo." (YouTube link)
She is looking for people who would particularly enjoy this music. "Perhaps you have an elderly neighbour who was born in Scotland and hasn’t been home for many years. What a nice surprise it would be. Maybe your mother’s grandfather was in the Black Watch, or perhaps the local legion could share it among its members. Or maybe someone you know simply loves the bagpipes, military music or Scottish history."
Read all the details at: Wanted: Scotland-loving Elves
The Neverending Difficulty of Story from The Alchemy of Writing
Eric Brown's Ten Tips for Aspiring Writers from When Gravity Fails, via Bibliophile Stalker
An Author's Credentials from BookEnds, LLC - the dreaded bio
Following the Rules: Agents and Editors from Books & Such
How to Start Off on the Wrong Foot -- from Elaine English Literary
NaNoReVisMo #3: the transformers are coming from The Intern - on character change
Something special: Scotland for the Senses needs help giving away music DVDs of "2009 Edinburgh Military Tattoo." (YouTube link)
She is looking for people who would particularly enjoy this music. "Perhaps you have an elderly neighbour who was born in Scotland and hasn’t been home for many years. What a nice surprise it would be. Maybe your mother’s grandfather was in the Black Watch, or perhaps the local legion could share it among its members. Or maybe someone you know simply loves the bagpipes, military music or Scottish history."
Read all the details at: Wanted: Scotland-loving Elves
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 10
read and write from Brian's Blog
How Book Royalties Work from Rants & Ramblings
Use Both Sides Of Your Brain from Will Everchase
It's Not for Me from BookEnds, LLC - why agents reject
Boost Your Creativity With Eye Movement from Scientific American - reading seems to do it!
Following the Rules: Book Proposals from Books & Such - also discusses queries
KILLING YOUR DARLINGS - SELF-EDITING FOR SOFTIES from Help! I Need a Publisher!
Voice Finding Techniques from Cathy Yardley from Livia Blackburne
The Use of Etiquette in an Historical Setting from Elaine English Literary
It Doesn't Always Suck from The Other Side of the Story - about first drafts
How Book Royalties Work from Rants & Ramblings
Use Both Sides Of Your Brain from Will Everchase
It's Not for Me from BookEnds, LLC - why agents reject
Boost Your Creativity With Eye Movement from Scientific American - reading seems to do it!
Following the Rules: Book Proposals from Books & Such - also discusses queries
KILLING YOUR DARLINGS - SELF-EDITING FOR SOFTIES from Help! I Need a Publisher!
Voice Finding Techniques from Cathy Yardley from Livia Blackburne
The Use of Etiquette in an Historical Setting from Elaine English Literary
It Doesn't Always Suck from The Other Side of the Story - about first drafts
Monday, November 9, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 9
Do You Know How to Sell Your Sword? from SFWA, via Bibliophile Stalker
Licensing Your Rights from BookEnds, LLC - the difference between selling and licensing your rights
Following the Rules: Queries from Books & Such
5 Tips on Maximizing a Writers' Conference from Guide to Literary Agents
Leaping that Final Hurdle from Upstart Crow
Setting the Mood from Mystery Writing is Murder
Telling Ten from Paperback Writer
Ten Things That Appear in Your Novel, and What They Tell Me
Don't Use That Voice With Me! from QueryTracker.net blog - about the voice of a novel
Giving Your Characters Life from Rants & Ramblings
Golden Oldies: Ten Things to Remember if You Want to Be a Published Writer from The Other Side of the Story
Double Meanings from Writer's Corner
Licensing Your Rights from BookEnds, LLC - the difference between selling and licensing your rights
Following the Rules: Queries from Books & Such
5 Tips on Maximizing a Writers' Conference from Guide to Literary Agents
Leaping that Final Hurdle from Upstart Crow
Setting the Mood from Mystery Writing is Murder
Telling Ten from Paperback Writer
Ten Things That Appear in Your Novel, and What They Tell Me
Don't Use That Voice With Me! from QueryTracker.net blog - about the voice of a novel
Giving Your Characters Life from Rants & Ramblings
Golden Oldies: Ten Things to Remember if You Want to Be a Published Writer from The Other Side of the Story
Double Meanings from Writer's Corner
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 8
“My book has no competition” from Behler Blog - about comparable titles
Oh brother…the “self publish game” rears its head in USA Today also from Behler Blog
Where may I reach you? also from Behler Blog - on what NOT to do
Fragile: Contains Dreams. Please Do Not Bend, Fold, or Crush. from Editorial Anonymous
Sign a Release Form with an Agent or Manager? from Guide to Literary Agents
Oh brother…the “self publish game” rears its head in USA Today also from Behler Blog
Where may I reach you? also from Behler Blog - on what NOT to do
Fragile: Contains Dreams. Please Do Not Bend, Fold, or Crush. from Editorial Anonymous
Sign a Release Form with an Agent or Manager? from Guide to Literary Agents
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 7
To sequel or not to sequel from Lit Soup
MARKETING MATTERS: Talking Points–Ten Tips for Taking the Stage from Books & Such
When Our Characters Drink from Mystery Writing is Murder
Some Thoughts on First Acts from The Literary Lab
Interview with Lorin Oberweger, Part 2 from Writer Unboxed - about writer's workshops
The Art of the Unseen from Gabrielle Edits
MARKETING MATTERS: Talking Points–Ten Tips for Taking the Stage from Books & Such
When Our Characters Drink from Mystery Writing is Murder
Some Thoughts on First Acts from The Literary Lab
Interview with Lorin Oberweger, Part 2 from Writer Unboxed - about writer's workshops
The Art of the Unseen from Gabrielle Edits
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 5
Killing the Sacred Cows of Publishing: Self Promotion from Dean Wesley Smith
Book Review: Getting Into Character Reviewed By Valerie Comer
in Vision: A Resource for Writers
Choosing Your Genre from BookEnds, LLC
Be The Dog from Brian's Blog - about creating characters
Writer Question: How Do I Cut Text from My Novel and Not Lose My Soul?!
from Editorial Ass
NaNo's Secret Purpose from edittorrent
More Tips for Polished Writing: Part 2 from Gabrielle Edits
NaNoWriMOhNo from Pimp My Novel
Story Psych: A Question of Character by Megan Crewe, from Tor.com
Book Review: Getting Into Character Reviewed By Valerie Comer
in Vision: A Resource for Writers
Choosing Your Genre from BookEnds, LLC
Be The Dog from Brian's Blog - about creating characters
Writer Question: How Do I Cut Text from My Novel and Not Lose My Soul?!
from Editorial Ass
NaNo's Secret Purpose from edittorrent
More Tips for Polished Writing: Part 2 from Gabrielle Edits
NaNoWriMOhNo from Pimp My Novel
Story Psych: A Question of Character by Megan Crewe, from Tor.com
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 4
Five Rivers Seeking Fiction from micro-publisher Five Rivers
"We are actively seeking solidly plotted, character-driven Canadian fiction by Canadian authors."
Training Tactics from edittorrent - teach yourself to write on command
Query Length from BookEnds, LLC
this rant brought to you by the letter Q for Query from Et in arcaedia, ego
"We are actively seeking solidly plotted, character-driven Canadian fiction by Canadian authors."
Training Tactics from edittorrent - teach yourself to write on command
Query Length from BookEnds, LLC
this rant brought to you by the letter Q for Query from Et in arcaedia, ego
How To Avoid Getting an Agent from Rants & Ramblings
7 Things I've Learned So Far, by Jessica Zelenko from Guide to Literary Agents
NaNo Tip no. 4: Word Count is Not Everything from Justine Larbalestier,
7 Things I've Learned So Far, by Jessica Zelenko from Guide to Literary Agents
NaNo Tip no. 4: Word Count is Not Everything from Justine Larbalestier,
via Bibliophile Stalker
Mid-Week NaNoPost from Paperback Writer - about scheduling your writing
What's in a name? from Plot to Punctuation
What I Learned at World Fantasy Week: Double Jeopardy from The Other Side of the Story
Mid-Week NaNoPost from Paperback Writer - about scheduling your writing
What's in a name? from Plot to Punctuation
What I Learned at World Fantasy Week: Double Jeopardy from The Other Side of the Story
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 3
Anti-Stakes from Will Everchase - up the stakes in your writing
Psychology in Fiction Q&A: Effects of Being Isolated from Men from Archetype Writing Blog
Less than zero: a distasteful sub-species from Behler Blog - about fake agents.
Intent from Mystery Writing is Murder - writer's intent & reader's expectations
The Sound of Silence from Potent Potables - about nudging an agent
Foreshadowing vs. Telegraphing from Rants & Ramblings
Ask the Editors: Third Person/Present Tense from The Blood-Red Pencil
Some Thoughts on Middles from The Literary Lab - on plotting and structure
Trust Your Editor…Or Not from Books & Such
Read, Read, Read! from Writer's Corner
Psychology in Fiction Q&A: Effects of Being Isolated from Men from Archetype Writing Blog
Less than zero: a distasteful sub-species from Behler Blog - about fake agents.
Intent from Mystery Writing is Murder - writer's intent & reader's expectations
The Sound of Silence from Potent Potables - about nudging an agent
Foreshadowing vs. Telegraphing from Rants & Ramblings
Ask the Editors: Third Person/Present Tense from The Blood-Red Pencil
Some Thoughts on Middles from The Literary Lab - on plotting and structure
Trust Your Editor…Or Not from Books & Such
Read, Read, Read! from Writer's Corner
Monday, November 2, 2009
Blog posts for writers - Nov 2
Etiquette Primer for New Writers, #1 from Book View Cafe
Literary Agents Talk Blogging, Twitter and More from Guide to Literary Agents
Desire from Brian's Blog - the draft to revision process of writing a novel.
You Don't Always Need Your Eyes from The Literary Lab - about feeling characterization
Training the Mind from edittorrent - about writing on command
Help! I’ve Been Edited and Can’t Get Up from Books & Such
World Fantasy Awards Winners from Locus Online News
We Regret to Inform You: The Form Rejection from Pimp My Novel
NaNoReVisMo #1: the electric kool-aid conflict test from The Intern
Literary Agents Talk Blogging, Twitter and More from Guide to Literary Agents
Desire from Brian's Blog - the draft to revision process of writing a novel.
You Don't Always Need Your Eyes from The Literary Lab - about feeling characterization
Training the Mind from edittorrent - about writing on command
Help! I’ve Been Edited and Can’t Get Up from Books & Such
World Fantasy Awards Winners from Locus Online News
We Regret to Inform You: The Form Rejection from Pimp My Novel
NaNoReVisMo #1: the electric kool-aid conflict test from The Intern
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Ghost Dragon
I've been moving this poster around with me for nearly 20 years. My sister, the interior decorator, hates it, but will never talk me into getting rid of this dragon.
I'd like to dedicate the Ghost Dragon to a good friend, Michael Miller, who died last week. The world is a poorer place without him. Fly high and free, Michael.
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