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Emily Bryan's Blog – February 2010 Archive (5)

World Building

It's not just for paranormal/fantasy writers anymore.

I'm blogging about World building today at www.emilybryan.blogspot.com, what it means and how an author does it. Bet you know lots more about this topic than me. Please come share your expertise!

Cyber-hugs,

Emily…

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Added by Emily Bryan on February 25, 2010 at 7:15am — No Comments

Editorial Red Flags

Rejection is a fact of writing life and it's not always a reflection on the writing itself. Maybe the premise isn't right for the line, or the editor just acquired a manuscript with similar elements. Maybe the editor's just having a bad day.

But sometimes, it is about the writing. And that's fixable, preferably before the manuscript hits the editor's desk. I discuss a number of editorial red flags at www.emilybryan.blogspot.com.… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 16, 2010 at 6:03am — No Comments

A Visit to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens

In Stroke of Genius, my heroine and her family visit Vauxhall, the famous pleasure gardens. I'm blogging about this unique and often used setting for romance at www.emilybryan.blogspot.com. Do you know a juicy tidbit about Vauxhall? Ever read a book with a scene set there? Come share the fascination of the human… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 9, 2010 at 6:52am — No Comments

To Book Trailer or Not to Book Trailer?

That's the question! I want to know what you think. Come weigh in on this portion of an author's marketing toolkit at www.emilybryan.blogspot.com!

Added by Emily Bryan on February 3, 2010 at 7:17am — No Comments

Chapter 2 of my Free Online Novella!

The second chapter of my FREE online novella, A DUKE FOR ALL SEASONS, is up and running!

In case you don't know what's up with this, let me bring you up to speed. Each month I'm adding a chapter to a free read on my website. I've invited my readers to vote on… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 1, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments