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Ten Ways to Boost Your Chance of Publication

1. FINISH THE BOOK! ~ Back in the 1980's it might have been possible for a newbie to sell on speculation, but those days are gone forever. You MUST type "the end" before you send a query or give a pitch at a conference. Until you finish the manuscript, you have nothing to sell but a handful of fingers.

2. POLISH YOUR PROSE! ~ Good enough just won't do. You're competing for publishing slots with NY Times BestSellers. Tighten your story till it pings. By the time I'm ready to turn in a… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on March 27, 2008 at 8:56am — No Comments

Yuwie, yuwie yo ho ho!

I am always on the lookout for a way to make money with my writing and have just hit upon this website called Yuwie.com

Look out Facebook and MySpace, this website is going to be big because the people who make it work, i.e. you and me, are now able to tap in on a bit of the monthly income!Interesting Facts that I have learnt :

1. Facebook makes over $8 million a MONTH from advertising alone.

2. Myspace makes almost $25 million

WE, the users, don't… Continue

Added by Susan Cook-Jahme on March 23, 2008 at 2:07am — No Comments

Any material or announcements for Yvonne's newsletter?

Writers in the Sky Newsletter relies on subscribers like you to send in articles, tips and resources. Therefore, the more subscribers we have, the more information we have to share and the more your message gets in front of others. Tell your writing and publishing colleagues about Writers in the Sky Newsletter or forward it to others you know who may be interested.

I enjoy reading newsletters from other writers. I also love networking. That is why I publish a monthly e-zine Writers… Continue

Added by Yvonne Perry on March 18, 2008 at 3:33pm — 2 Comments

On Writing, volume B

More thoughts on writing...

2. Pay Attention. Inspiration is a goofy thing. You never know when or from where it will come at you. I can also tell you, from my experience, it is usually subtle. One day a few years ago I was sitting in the parking lot of a car repair shop along the lake just south of Buffalo, NY, on a typically grey January day, waiting for my wife’s cousin to drop off her car and take her back to our house. As we drove home, Lake Erie was an expanse of grey snow and… Continue

Added by Ron Adams on March 12, 2008 at 7:13pm — No Comments

Coming soon - Interview with William Bernhardt

Most people who know me also know how much I enjoy reading mysteries (and now writing them). I have several "favorite" authors in the mystery/suspense/detective genre, and one is William Bernhardt. I've had the honor of meeting Bill at several writing functions since he is a fellow Oklahoman, and he's not only a good writer, but he was nice enough to allow me to interview him.

I have the information in hand and am in the process of writing the interview. My way isn't necessarily the… Continue

Added by Vivian Zabel on March 12, 2008 at 8:37am — No Comments

For my fellow authors, something about writing

Showing vs. Telling:

That rule is driving me crazy, why? Because it's easier to tell than show. But I am still learning this rule. And it's not easy only because I am a new writer. The more I write and learn the rule the more I see how important it is and how the story strengthens.

Telling:

Three years ago, Kristina Johnson married John Hudson. Although both had grown up in London, England and didn't want to leave, John had accepted a job in Spain and… Continue

Added by Suzannah Safi Romance Author on March 8, 2008 at 8:17pm — No Comments

WITS Podcast Schedule March 2008

Our writing, publishing and marketing podcast includes a diversity of people from all backgrounds, beliefs and walks of life. The information we share is sure to interest people who love to read books and writers who hope to be published, as well as those who need ideas about how to market their book.

March 7 – Barbara Techel

Author Barbara Techel shares her children’s book Frankie, the Walk ‘n Roll Dog—a true, inspirational story about a dachshund whose life started out… Continue

Added by Yvonne Perry on March 8, 2008 at 6:29pm — No Comments

Let's Talk Spiritual Wealth

Alicia Hill Jones is going on a virtual book tour! I’m promoting my debut novel, Blessings of Purpose and would love to stop by your blog spot. The tour begins Monday, March 10, 2008 and will end on Friday, March 21, 2008.

Here are some of the themes covered in Blessings of Purpose:

• Teen & Young Adult Relationships

• Finding your purpose and setting goals in life

• Using your gifts and talents towards fulfilling your purpose

• Faith’s role in achieving and… Continue

Added by Alicia Hill Jones on March 3, 2008 at 7:04am — No Comments

Writers helping writers

In a recent Publisher’s Weekly article, the notion of writers reviewing one another’s books, or supporting each other was dealt with as a negative thing. So when the good folks at Murder by 4 asked me to do a guest blog, I knew I had to write a counter piece on the value of writers supporting one another. The crux of the blog is that “without the support and community of like-minded authors, there’s… Continue

Added by Magdalena Ball on March 2, 2008 at 2:29pm — 1 Comment

Internet Radio Show

I've started a show on Blog Talk Radio called Meet The Author. It's a half hour interview program during which I chat with with guest published authors. It's all done by phone and it doesn't cost anything accept the call in number isn't toll free. So, depending on your calling plan there could be a charge.

All shows are archived within minutes of completion and can be played back as a podcast or downloaded and used for promotional purposes.

If you're a published author -… Continue

Added by Dennis N. Griffin on March 1, 2008 at 8:55pm — No Comments

Writing is like Stripping . . .

You expose yourself little by little with words.

I'm not talking about sex scenes, either. Even without conscious effort, a writer's unique take on the world comes out in our stories. There is no hiding. It'll happen even if you try not to let it.

So if you want a writing career, the sooner you get used to the idea that you're going to put yourself out there for folk to slice and dice, the better off you'll be. To that end, let me suggest one of the best ways to get used… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on March 1, 2008 at 1:50pm — 2 Comments

Letter From a Happy Reader

Hello, Milli!

I stumbled on to your website after running a Google search for writing. I wasn't entirely sure what regarding "writing" I wanted, besides some HELP. What I found on your site was just—WOW. I had asked for a drink of water and I got a flood!

I read EVERYTHING. Then, I jumped on to Amazon.com to buy your book. I've read other books on writing, and they all have their good qualities. One mantra that was consistent across texts was "just keep writing, keep at… Continue

Added by Milli Thornton on February 27, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

The Hezekiah Effect for Writers

By Sherryle Kiser Jackson, author of Soon and Very Soon

Someone estimated that everybody gets about 15 minutes of fame. It would suggest that the recognition we receive as writers for our works will ultimately subside to make way for someone else’s time. When does our 15 minutes begin? Is it when you have crystallized a theme or idea in your mind and proudly announce to friends and loved ones, “I am writing a book?” Is it the minute you learn to juggle the creative and business side… Continue

Added by Sherryle jackson on February 21, 2008 at 12:46pm — No Comments

Authors: A New Ebook on Writing and Marketing Your Book

Authors: A New Ebook on Writing and Marketing Your Book

From Blank Page to Book Shelves--How to Successfully Create and Market Your Book is a new ebook, which shares writing tips, and marketing strategies, which will make your publishing experience more successful. The marketing information includes how to effectively use SEO keywords in press releases, chose a publisher and low cost to free promotional options,… Continue

Added by Theresa Chaze on February 19, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Mystery & Romance

Stop by Reece's for a review of Lady of the Roses. Then head over to StoryCrafters and get some tips for writing mysteries by author Marilyn Meredith.

Added by Jean Lauzier on February 12, 2008 at 2:05pm — No Comments