This month I'm bringing you a series of writing tips from some of my favorite authors. There will also be tips from my writer friends. You might even find the odd writing tip from me. Come back every day for writing advice from authors such as Shiloh Walker, Nalini...
This is part two about the pros and cons of writing for different publishers. Part one appeared yesterday. Pros and Cons of Writing for Different Publishers (part two) by Brenna Lyons Choosing your publishers: Risk Management? Splitting your investments- This is...
I'm a member of the Marketing for Romance Writers loop. There's a wealth of knowledge available in this group, mainly promo and marketing advice but there are also discussions about other writing related things such as publishers. Late last year the subject of writing...
Author Adrienne Kress has an interesting post called It's Not About the Odds. She talks about the luck required in getting a publishing contract and how you can slant those odds in your favor by doing a great query letter. Rebecca at Dirty Sexy Books has a tongue in...
I often come across good articles and posts relating to writing and the writing business when I'm surfing on the net. What? You thought I wrote all the time? :grin: I don't know about you, but I enjoy both keeping up with the writing market and learning new things. I...
I've had a bit of a rough week and took myself off to the doctor today. Since I'm not feeling too clever, I thought it was the perfect time to revisit some of my favorite posts from the past. 1. Classic Romance Plots - The secret of writing a great romance is to take...
As a writer I’m always interested in craft books, and I’ve been meaning to pick up this particular one for a long time. The title—First Draft in 30 Days is a bit misleading because if you follow the methods prescribed you’ll end up with a very detailed outline rather...
I picked up a copy of The Everything Guide to Writing a Romance Novel by Christie Craig and Faye Hughes the other day and came across a great list of how to make fictional characters lovable. Thirteen Ways to Make Characters Lovable 1. Make your character an underdog....
Today my special guest is agent Holly Root from the Waxman Literary Agency. Shelley: Tell us a little about yourself. How did you become an agent? Holly: I actually had no idea that “agent” was a job until after I’d already landed in publishing. When I moved to New...
