"To write a breakout novel is to run free of the pack. It is to delve deeper, think harder, and commit to creating characters and plot that surpass one's previous accomplishments. It is to say 'no' to merely being good enough to be published" --Donald Maass in Writing the Breakout Novel read more »
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Powell's Bookshelves Offer a Good Way to Promote Favorites
Those of us who love books and who love telling on- and off-line friends about our favorites tend to gravitate toward sites such as Squidoo (for lenses), Shelfari and GoodReads. We make lists of the great books we like, and when an online author friend writes something wonderful, we enjoy spreading the word. read more »
Submitted by Trick Falls on Fri, 10/31/2008 - 14:44.
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If you're putting together a book with friends, write the contract first!
Print-on-demand (POD) publishers such as Lulu.com make it very easy for clubs and friends to put together and publish books created by multiple contributors. read more »
Guest blogging
I will be the guest blogger over at Pat Bertram's blog tomorrow, September 4, 2008. Come on over and say hello and make a comment -- you never know what will transpire! I have penned an article about critiquing so if this is your flavor of the week, be it good or bad, this is the place to be tomorrow!
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Submitted by kimsmith on Wed, 09/03/2008 - 17:39.
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Where you can find me in September
I know it seems like yesterday when we were all writing down what our New year's resolutions would be. How have you done? I opted to read 52 books this year and I am way behind. I don't know what happened! I was going along really well, and then sumer hit. Maybe that is it? Maybe summer was the killer? I don't know but here we are in September and I am mostly stuck in the first third of my list. read more »
Day nine on my virtual book tour
I'm over at Book Excerpts by Bestselling Authors today. Come on over and read an excerpt from my Paranormal novel, Discovery in Passion. read more »
Submitted by Shiela Stewart on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 13:17.
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Manifesting a Publishing Contract
How do we consciously create our own reality?
Authors do it all the time while they're writing short stories and novels. But then reality often gets out of control when the story heads off to "Glimmer Train Magazine" or when a query letter for the novel goes to the 99th agent on the list. read more »
Are novels works of art or simply 'product'?
In the book business, books are often referred to as units. Understandable, perhaps, within the world of shipping and inventory control. But for the author, considering a book as similar to any other widget that's stamped out and packaged in a factory is disconcerting. read more »
Interviews with authors
I have been doing interviews with authors since 2004 and have found some really exciting people that way. This year I have a new website, and have begun filling it up with great author interviews and writing excerpts.
Join me over at :
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Top Genres for Books in 2007
I found this information interesting and thought I would share it with authors who are considering writing a book in 2008.
Top Genres of 2007 is provided by Bookhitch Index: Surprising Results for the Most Searched Genres of the Year
Most Searched Genres of 2007:
1. Romance
2. Fiction (General)
3. Science Fiction
4. Cooking
5. History
6. Education
7. Travel
8. Religion read more »
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