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Emily Bryan's Blog – March 2010 Archive (6)

Path to the Call

After the weekend at the NECRWA writer's conference, I'm energized and ready to write! It's so invigorating to spend time with creative people who know just because you hear voices that doesn't mean you're crazy!

Today on my blog I'm hosting Gayle Ann Williams, fellow Lollie (Lady of Leisure) and her road to the call and publication of her debut title with Dorchester, TSUNAMI BLUE! She's giving away a copy to a couple lucky commenters, so please let us know you were there with a… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on March 29, 2010 at 5:45am — No Comments

Red Pencil Thursday with a Pre-Pubbed Author

I've sharpened up my red pencil for another online critique. Today, my volunteer is pre-pubbed author Jane Lange. Please come over to add your thoughts about her WIP LOVE'S SOFT SURRENDER.

When I sang professionally, I used to take part in master classes. I'd sing my aria. The acknowledged pro would take my work apart and show me how to improve. Amazingly, they… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on March 25, 2010 at 4:46am — No Comments

Red Pencil Thursday!

I sliced and diced my own work last Thursday and amazingly enough, got some volunteers for the same treatment!

It's critique day with debut author Saranna DeWylde on my blog www.emilybryan.blogspot.com. This brave soul is letting me take the red pencil to her current WIP HOW TO LOSE AN ANGEL IN 10 DAYS! She's been a… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on March 18, 2010 at 5:42am — No Comments

Query Letters 101

Hi!

I never realized when I sat down to write my first novel that I'd have to learn how to sell it as well. The first hurdle to selling is learning how to craft a query letter. I've posted a sample on my blog today www.emilybryan.blogspot.com Whether you have suggestions on how to query or questions about how to do it, please drop by!

Happy writing,

Emily…

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Added by Emily Bryan on March 17, 2010 at 9:11am — No Comments

Critique Offer

Hi!
I'm talking about critique methods at www.emilybryan.blogspot.com. I'm also offering a two page critique for anyone who's willing to take their bath in public.

Happy writing,
Emily
www.emilybryan.com
STROKE OF GENIUS, coming May 25th

Added by Emily Bryan on March 9, 2010 at 6:35am — No Comments

3rd Chapter of FREE online novella & YOUR chance to win $100 giftcard!

I just posted the third chapter of my FREE online novella, A DUKE FOR ALL SEASONS! The voting for whether or not Arabella should accept Sebastian's terms and become her mistress was soooo very close! It all came down to a mere handful of votes difference. Hope you enjoy her choice.

After you… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on March 1, 2010 at 6:13am — No Comments