I decided to add some categories this week to make it easier for you to find your favorite links. Let me know if you like it better this way, or if the hodge podge put together as I found a good resource worked better for you. Also let me know if there are any specific [...]
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Writing Roundup
March 16th, 2009 · No Comments · blog roundup, writing roundup
Ten Characteristics of a Good ClientUse these tips when evaluating whether you will continue to work with your current clients. Also, the comment from Kelly Parkinson has great tips to evaluate a potential client.
Proving You’re Worth More MoneyIn this post, Heather Boerner helps you negotiate for higher rates from current clients.
Follow Your Passions to [...]
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Writing Roundup
March 9th, 2009 · 1 Comment · blog roundup, writing roundup
E-reads: Penetrating the Mystery of E-book PricingEver wonder why e-books are priced the way they are? Wonder no more. This article provides an interesting look at pricing models and their basis in print pricing models.
IPod Touch, iPhone Join Kindle’s Book ClubThe Kindle store is becoming slightly more inclusive by offering a free app for iPod [...]
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Writing Roundup
March 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment · blog roundup
Looking Forward While Keeping Your Feet in the PresentActress/director/writer Amber Benson posted a nice piece about staying true to yourself in a field that always wants to change you to fit their mold. Add it to your inspiration file–you never know when you need to read a quick pick-me-up.
Is Immediacy a Good Thing for Writers?Jennifer [...]
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Writing Roundup
February 16th, 2009 · No Comments · blog roundup
The Once and Future E-bookOne man’s e-book-induced rant.
I’m Better Than YouJA Konrath is quite a character. His posts always amuse me to no end. This one reminds us that no matter how many times we get rejected, we must keep our spirits up and keep writing if we want to be successful. We may not [...]
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Writing Roundup
February 9th, 2009 · No Comments · blog roundup
And so we begin another week of reading and writing.
Your Novel BlueprintWriter’s Digest provided this story planning article in their newsletter. If you don’t already get their newsletter, sign up on the story page, or on any page of the Writer’s Digest site. Or subscribe to the print mag here.
Self-PromotionNo whining allowed, declares The Swivet. [...]
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Writing Roundup
January 26th, 2009 · 4 Comments · blog roundup
It has been a week filled with lots of bad news about layoffs and downsizing at many media outlets and publishing houses.
In the spirit of “This, too, shall pass,” though, I’m not linking to the bad news and sensationalism. Instead, I’m looking to the future. The growth of electronic books will mean changes for novel [...]
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Writing Roundup
January 21st, 2009 · No Comments · blog roundup
With the holiday, my schedule got a little wonky. So I’ve got the roundup for you today.
NEA Report Finds Fiction Reading on the RiseOMG! We’re reading again! This is definitely good news for those of us who write fiction.
How the Big Gulp Approach to News Makes Readers ScramSimon Dumenco does not support the Chicago Tribune’s [...]
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Writing Roundup
January 12th, 2009 · No Comments · blog roundup
I’m wishing you a happy Monday with a set of good read for the week. Enjoy!
The New Austerity in PublishingLike other industries, publishing appears to be tightening its belt. Gone (for now) are the big expense accounts and annual raises. I think this is a temporary measure, and things will return to what has been [...]
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Writing Roundup
January 5th, 2009 · No Comments · blog roundup
Writing Too Enjoyable for John Updike to Consider RetirementIn this nice profile, John Updike maintains that he is just not ready to retire. How nice to find a profession that you want to do as long as possible. I hope that I feel this way about writing when I’m in my 70s–and that I remain [...]
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