Wow. I don’t understand the prejudices here. I’m not trying to be rude, but to those of you who show such distain for classes or how-tos, do you...
Not if you don't know what to look for. When I started writing after years of reading novels, I had no clue about a POV drift or any of the...
Keep in mind that most most suspense/thriller novels of today are written with fast pacing and include little background and description. Little...
Because we, as writers, are supposed to write enough emotion in our sentences, especially dialogue, that we shouldn't need crutches such as...
The issue of returnable is not the main problem, at least with B&N in CA. My small publisher's books are returnable, but that's not good enough....
I found out the hard way that not all local B&N managers are free to stock your books without headquarters approval. Oh, they might take a few on...
Well, if that's what you prefer to do, go for it, but I think it's difficult enough, especially in these times, to get an agent/acquiring editor...
Problem is, Ashleigh, if a writer sends a manuscript to an agent/publisher, and that writer has committed several of the so-called 'sins' such as...
Thanks for the rules and the welcome.
I'm Lynn from CA, have been writing for a few years now, have been to several writing conferences trying to learn as much as possible about the...
You could also advertise for Beta readers - writers in your preferred genre who will critique your work in exchange for you doing the same for...
That very thing has been discussed at writers' conferences I've attended, and all advise using Marcus said.
Or pick the one that excites you the most, the storyline you constantly think about. And sure, post some of your favorite ideas.
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