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| Writing Advice: The Top Six Reasons Why Your Stuff Needs Editing |
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By Steve Fortosis
1) Words Aren't Speled Right
I know, I know. I misspelled a word and you noticed it. I can't tell you how many books, magazines, and websites I've seen with spelling errors. Websites seem worst of all, maybe because they're created faster and people figure no one will notice the errors. One website owner even whined that he thought a few errors were okay because they showed he was human. He had to be kidding. I've known individuals who tossed aside a perfectly good book because they noticed a few errors.
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Posted by User on Sunday, January 24 @ 11:30:54 EST (184 reads)
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| Writing Advice: Why You Should Consider Self-Publishing |
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By John Harricharan
After many years of "second-class citizen" status, self-publishing has more recently emerged as a respected, viable and even preferable option - especially for new authors. There are many reasons to consider publishing your own book versus going the traditional route.
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Posted by User on Saturday, January 02 @ 21:36:32 EST (270 reads)
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| Writing Advice: Lost in the Sea of Marketing Madness - Top Ways to Market Your Book |
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By Steve Fortosis
You have a book idea, a manuscript, or a book soon to be published, and you have no idea what to do next. First of all, you want to keep some things in mind up front. You should write about something you know and are interested in. If you couldn't care less, it will be reflected in your book. Second, it helps if you write about something that is in demand-something people like or care about. If you write a book about the Care and Feeding of Pet Snails, you're not likely to get many sales no matter how much you promote it.
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Posted by User on Saturday, January 02 @ 21:17:49 EST (311 reads)
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| Writing Advice: Print Your Own Book? A Look at Print on Demand |
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By John Harricharan
For small book sellers, authors, companies looking to cut down on back stock, or sellers who want to offer options when it comes to out of print or out of stock books, print on demand can be an excellent resource. In many ways, print on demand technology has revolutionized the way in which the publishing industry operates. If you have plans to print your own book, here are a few things to think about.
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Posted by User on Thursday, December 17 @ 22:09:20 EST (255 reads)
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| Writing Advice: Signs of a Top Quality Self-Publisher |
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By Steve Fortosis
Good Rep, Baby
You've got to find a publisher with a decent reputation. Ask friends who have self-published. Go to writers' forums and websites and quiz individuals on their publishing experiences. Then go to publisher websites and read the testimonials. But, remember, they will not print any of the critical author emails they've received. And, by all means, Google a publisher too. Don't take all the positive reviews seriously and don't believe all the cries of "Scam! Scam!" But thoughtfully consider all the reports and balance them out against each other.
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Posted by User on Thursday, December 17 @ 22:03:03 EST (277 reads)
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| Writing Advice: Capturing Characters |
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Shimmerfall writes "
by Karen Elizabeth Rigley
Voices.
Do you hear voices when you write? Do you eavesdrop on imaginary conversations or receive orders from a person you thought you created? Do your characters exist on a mystical plane, allowing you glimpses of their world? Do they wait patiently for you to capture their lives on paper or do they clamor for your attention?
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Posted by User on Saturday, November 07 @ 12:18:50 EST (402 reads)
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| Writing Advice: First Impressions |
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Shimmerfall writes "by K.E. Rigley
Submitting a manuscript to an editor is like a first date or a job interview. You need to present your best impression to emerge from the pack.
Be aware of the importance of first impressions. Consider it when you submit work to an editor. You might not think the appearance of a manuscript has much to do with psychology, but if you could hover invisibly when editors open submissions, you'd quickly change your mind.
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Posted by User on Thursday, October 29 @ 00:00:19 EDT (201 reads)
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| Writing Advice: Will Your Book Sell? |
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By Patrika Vaughn
The best way to get published today is to turn your back on both agents and big publishers!
Authors have too many other options today to accept whatever big publishing houses offer. And you don’t need an agent to pursue them.
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Posted by User on Wednesday, October 28 @ 23:54:12 EDT (156 reads)
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| Writing Advice: Selling All Rights: Right or Wrong? |
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By Moira Allen
In the August 30 issue of Inklings, I asked: "Should writers sell all rights?" More than 175 readers responded, with answers that demonstrated just how complex this issue is. The majority were opposed to selling all rights, but many had mixed reactions, offering interesting and compelling arguments in favor of the practice.
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Posted by User on Wednesday, October 28 @ 23:52:54 EDT (122 reads)
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| Writing Advice: Cover Letters:When, Why, and How to Use Them |
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By Moira Allen
When you submit a manuscript to an editor, should you include a cover letter? The answer isn't always obvious. On the one hand, a manuscript stuffed into an envelope all by itself seems so -- well, naked! On the other hand, stating the obvious (e.g., "enclosed is a manuscript..." or "I hope you find this of interest") almost seems an insult to an editor's intelligence.
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Posted by User on Wednesday, October 28 @ 23:51:48 EDT (201 reads)
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