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Writerious: How to get published, part 2: Self-editing "Re-Vision"
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Exploring the mysteries of the writing life. Wednesday, June 28, 2006. How to get published, part 2: Self-editing "Re-Vision". In part 1 of this series ( How to get published, part 1: You must write something. I stated what ought to be obvious: you have to write something to get published. What's more, you have to write something that is publishable. Question: Which is better? Answer: Whichever suits your goals at the moment. Better answer: Who cares? Books, books, and more books exist to help authors th...
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Writerious: Critique Circle - So far, not bad
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Exploring the mysteries of the writing life. Wednesday, January 17, 2007. Critique Circle - So far, not bad. There was a time, in the golden long-ago of publishing, when a fresh new author who showed sufficient talent might be nurtured along by a good editor who, in those halcyon days, actually edited. So who helps the author edit the manuscript? Not what they're paid for. So who gets to edit your priceless prose? You do, author. One that I decided to try out and report on is Critique Circle. Variety)...
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Writerious: June 2007
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Exploring the mysteries of the writing life. Friday, June 15, 2007. A pity when one gets too busy and blogging falls by the wayside. It's not like I haven't been writing these past months. I have, indeed - an entire dissertation's worth of writing (which can be read here. I've also got a nibble from a publisher on a new children's science book. It looks promising, so I'll keep my fingers crossed. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Recommended Books for Writers. The First Five Pages. By Harol...
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Writerious: There is an agent in the family!
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Exploring the mysteries of the writing life. Thursday, September 27, 2007. There is an agent in the family! Not for me yet - I still have to finish that novel - but my husband landed an agent for his supernatural thriller. Hoo, hah! Labels: my writing life. Congratulations. Good luck with it getting further. Hey, I love your blog! If it's okay with you, I'm going to post a link on my blog. Great stuff! Http:/ writingporch.blogspot.com/. Congratulations to your husband! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Writerious: September 2007
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Exploring the mysteries of the writing life. Thursday, September 27, 2007. There is an agent in the family! Not for me yet - I still have to finish that novel - but my husband landed an agent for his supernatural thriller. Hoo, hah! Links to this post. Labels: my writing life. Tuesday, September 25, 2007. Get your NaNo engines in gear. The National Novel Writing Month. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Recommended Books for Writers. The First Five Pages. Self Editing for Fiction Writers.
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Writerious: Writing the Query: One-hundred-and-some samples from Miss Snark
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Exploring the mysteries of the writing life. Sunday, September 03, 2006. Writing the Query: One-hundred-and-some samples from Miss Snark. If you've not formed an acquaintance with Miss Snark, the Literary Agent. For those who didn't get selected for a thorough snarking, Evil Editor has opened a Lottery Loser Query. Blog, providing even more examples of what to do and what not to do. Labels: advice for writers. Want to be part of a THANK YOU card for Miss Snark? I’M STILL GRATEFUL TO HER! Subscribe to: Po...
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Writerious: How NOT to pitch to an editor
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Exploring the mysteries of the writing life. Thursday, August 31, 2006. How NOT to pitch to an editor. This article from the Publisher's Weekly website shows the sales pitch from the other side of the desk - or funeral, examination table, operating room, and other highly inappropriate places where aspiring but oh-so-clueless authors have pitched their manuscripts to hapless (and sometimes helpless) editors: Weddings and Funerals and Everywhere in Between. Labels: advice for writers. The First Five Pages.
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Writerious: January 2007
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Exploring the mysteries of the writing life. Wednesday, January 17, 2007. Critique Circle - So far, not bad. There was a time, in the golden long-ago of publishing, when a fresh new author who showed sufficient talent might be nurtured along by a good editor who, in those halcyon days, actually edited. So who helps the author edit the manuscript? Not what they're paid for. So who gets to edit your priceless prose? You do, author. One that I decided to try out and report on is Critique Circle. Variety)...
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Writerious: Ah, neglect
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Exploring the mysteries of the writing life. Friday, June 15, 2007. A pity when one gets too busy and blogging falls by the wayside. It's not like I haven't been writing these past months. I have, indeed - an entire dissertation's worth of writing (which can be read here. I've also got a nibble from a publisher on a new children's science book. It looks promising, so I'll keep my fingers crossed. To have the luxury to write so much! Great blog- I'm glad I found it! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Writerious: Get your NaNo engines in gear
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Exploring the mysteries of the writing life. Tuesday, September 25, 2007. Get your NaNo engines in gear. The National Novel Writing Month. Forums just closed for renovations prior to the October 1 opening date for registration. NaNo addicts like me are waiting with fingers poised over the keyboard, ready for NaNo pre-plotting during October, and the race to 50,000 words in November. If you've never tried it and always wanted to, how about this year? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). The First Five Pages.