Notes from the SD So-Cal Writers Conference 2/13/10
Miss my morning speech or looking for my list of tips? You'll find it here.
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Commiseration & the Rewards of Writing10 Commandments for a Happy Writer
Why New Novelists are Kinda Old InkyGirl.com: daily diversion for writers Just Keep Swimming, says Rebecca Flowers Writing Doesn't Have to Hurt My Book Deal Ruined My Life (NY Observer, June 2007) NY Times Books article index Should Writers Listen to Book Reviewers? First Novel Success Stories | Promotion & Marketing
Taming The Sharks: A Baffled Author's Guide To Getting Publicity: Read
How to write a book review Articles on writing and promotion: Read Make Your Epic Space Novel Live Up To Your "Elevator Pitch" Read The Book Publicity BlogInternet Marketing for Novel Writers Red Room Advice for Writers A wealth of information about marketing & promotion, creating a platform and online presence, videos, blogging and much more. A Great Post on Needlessly Bitchy Reviews |
Get Published
Checklist of Fiction Faults
E-books subject-specific writer's markets Effective query class Tips for first drafting Tips on editing (plus handsome men in scarves) Writers' Resources (Norfolk public library) | Writing/Grammar/Language
http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com
Spark Notes Ultimate Style Guide Affect vs. Effect? Each other vs. One Another? Find answers to these pertinent linguistic conundrums here. The Free Dictionary Dictionary, thesaurus, dictionaries of legal, medical and financial terms. Acronyms, idioms, and Wikipedia. Urban Dictionary The Wikipedia of everyday slanguage |
Authors' VoicesZilpha Keatley Snyder on storytelling
Barnes & Noble Studio: Meet the Writers Audio & video author interviews | Performance/Speaking/ReadingPublic Speaker
Improve your public persona with these short podcasts on speaking, small talk, vocal inflections, conquering anxiety and more. (avail. on iTunes) How to Host a Virtual Reading/Author Chat via Skype Ten Tips for Tackling Book Signings How to Have A Successful Book Signing |
Foundations of Storytelling | Awards |
