We’ve got some great resources this week–summer hasn’t slowed down any of the bloggers!
The Business of Writing
Money, Money, Money, Money
Author Lauren Dane shares her thoughts on the RWA president’s position on e-publishing. It is a well-thought-out argument that asks the RWA to put the focus back on writers and their needs rather than on the publishing medium. Also read parts 2 and 3 of this series to find out more about the nuts and bolts of book deals.
Textbooks: A Market Begging for Change
Students (and their parents) could benefit a great deal from the move from print to electronic publishing–their backs wouldn’t bend under the weight of their books, and their school expenses could be greatly reduced. Joe Wikert presents some ideas about why textbooks need to change their delivery model and what obstacles the change faces.
Straight from the Source: A Book Editor Helps You with Those Five Little Words
“It doesn’t fit our needs.” We’ve all seen those words, and we’ve all wondered exactly what they meant and what we could do to better meet their needs. Kristine Meldrum Denholm went to a book editor to find out more.
How to Write a Marketing Plan and Promotion Timeline
This is a two-fer from L.J. Sellers. As the release date for her new book looms, she is sharing her marketing info. These posts could serve as the skeleton as you plan your own marketing efforts.
Craft
Discipline
What strategies work for you when you write? Do you need to write at the same time of day? In the same location? Do you think a long time before you binge-write? Or do you chunk away at a project? Author Nancy Kress shares her thoughts on the discipline needed to write.
Internal Dialogue
Author L.J. Sellers shares a recent editing note she received regarding her use of internal dialogue. How do you treat your characters’ thoughts? Do you use internal dialogue narration? How do you handle editing marks or critique notes that you don’t quite agree with?
My Prediction Is…
Jennifer Hubbard gives tips to help you avoid being too predictable. You don’t want actions or choices to be completely out of character, but you also don’t want your readers to guess the end on page 2. Strike a balance.
Fiction
June Writing Tip: What I Learned from Movies and TV
Writers can learn a lot about pacing, character development, and narrative devices from tv shows and movies. Author Joe Finder shares the lessons he has learned and put into practice in his books.
The Vampire’s Influence on Teenage Self-Identification
I know, a lot of us are sick of vampires. But, this piece goes into some of the things current vampire stories are doing right when they target their audience. How are you targeting your audience with your stories?
There and Back Again: Five Reasons Tolkein Rocks
Author China Mievelle shares his admiration of Tolkein’s work. What can we learn from Tolkein’s techniques? How can we shake up familiar story archetypes?
Freelancing
Contacts Pay Off Again
Writer Sue Lick shares a recent tale of networking success. Knowing the right people–and making a favorable impression on them–is key to finding new freelance clients.
Reader Question: Specializing in Article Writing
Specialization typically equals higher pay, because the more you know about a topic area, the more valuable you become. But, it can be hard to break into a new field of specialization. Jenifer Mattern provides some ideas that will help you.
The Reckoning
Michelle Rafter discusses the changes she is making to her business model to compensate for the recession and for the changes to the landscape of publishing.
Freelance Tips
Lyndon Antcliff shares some of the realities of freelancing. Good for a laugh and a reality check.
Thanks for sharing my post Jennifer.
Another great list.
I just love the way you categorise your links.
It is so helpful.
See you next Friday.
Again some more sites I need to visit. Thanks a bunch!
Always a great read. You make it to easy.
Jen, thank you for sharing my post. Also, thank you for all these informative links! Many of us really appreciate it. Keep up the good work, it’s helpful!
Thanks so much for all of your kind words. I enjoy pulling this list together every week, and I’m so glad it is useful.
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