Comparing Your Book to Other Books in Your Query
Agent Nathan Bransford weighs in on using comparisons to other books in your query. Personally, I think it can give a nice frame reference for tone or subject matter, but your query shouldn’t imply that your book is derivative of those other works or get out of hand with comparisons, as if you are sending outtakes from The Player.
The Curse of the Orphaned Book
With all of the upheaval in publishing, writers are being confronted with the more common occurence of the orphaned book. What’s an orphaned book? It is a title that has been contracted by an editor who is later laid off. Jeff Rivera looks at what happens in that situation.
Contract Help
Agent Kristin discusses some important contractual terms in “Sales Thresholds in Out-of-Print Clauses” and “Bring Back Term of License?”
Notes from a NaNoWriMo Newbie
Author Heidi Thomas talks about the decision-making process she went through when deciding to participate in NaNoWriMo this year. Are you one of the 50K or die writers? Or, like me, did you decide to sit it out this year?
First Drafts
Jennifer Hubbard shares some of her first draft pecadillos as she works through a second draft. What writing sins do you commit on your first draft?
Emotions Laid Bare, or Working Your Point of View
Writer Alison Kent gives some nice examples of how you can use your point of view character’s thoughts on other character’s reactions to show all of the emotions in a scene.
When Lightning Strikes
What is the strangest place or time you have been visited by your muse? While drifting off to sleep? In the shower? On the commute to and from your day job? Yes, yes, and yes for me. Kimberly Davis discusses how we writers handle that magical moment when we are handed the perfect words.
How to Create Sexual Tension in 10 Easy Steps
Do your characters need a little more tension? Nicole North stops by The Pen & Muse to share her tips for bringing the heat.
How to Get Money to Start Your Own Business
Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen provides some nice tips to help you pay the bills while getting your freelancing business off the ground. We are lucky as writers that we don’t require the huge capital investments some other types of businesses need to get going. Our biggest concern is keeping a steady income while we build our reputation and client list.
Publications Out of Business or No Freelance
The Christian Writers Marketplace blog has a nice list of publications that have ceased publication or that are no longer accepting freelance submissions.
Standing Behind the Shield Law
The Society of Professional Journalists is asking all of us who have a few minutes and who believe in the importance of a federal shield law to contact our senators. If you don’t know your senators’ phone numbers, you can find all contact info on the main senate website.
How to Never Again Feel Guilty about Promoting Your Own Work
“Promotion and marketing are not the devil’s work.” Write that on the chalkboard 10 times the next time you avoid a promotional event or opportunity.
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Great links – loved the post on sexual tension!
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I’m glad you liked it!