Last month in my The Write Life for You series, I presented part one of “Building the Author’s Ethos” by talking about developing a writing philosophy. This month, I offer part two, developing a marketing plan. As I stated last month, having a great book is good. However–as part one suggests–knowing who you are as [...]

The next two articles in my The Write Life for You series are about developing the ethos of the author. Yes, it is important to write a great book. It is important to study the craft of writing in order to edit, revise, and rewrite that great book. But the work of a writer doesn’t [...]

At the popular blog on writing and editing - The Blood-Red Pencil, I have part two of my latest piece on writing, “Using Characters and Scenes to Trim the Fat from Your Story” [LINK].
Come and read about how examining your scene development can help you cut large portions from your VBB (very big book)!
Leave comments.

The [...]

At the popular blog on writing and editing - The Blood-Red Pencil, I have part one of my latest piece on writing, “Using Characters and Scenes to Trim the Fat from Your Story” [LINK].
Come and read about how examining your characters can help you cut large portions from your VBB (very big book)!
Leave comments.

The Blood-Red [...]

If getting your manuscript in the hands of an agent or editor is your goal for 2010, you will need a strong, titillating, one-paged query letter. Many agents and editors ask either for a query only first or for the query, synopsis and possible sample chapters, so no matter how you slice it, you [...]

One of the biggest things writers moan about, at least to me they do, is the synopsis.
They absolutely hate to write it. How am I supposed to take my 90,000-word manuscript and condense it to a few mere pages?
With a lot of rewriting and revising, that’s how.
To read my latest The Write Life for You [...]

Becoming a Lifelong Learner of the Craft of Writing
By author, editor, educator Shon Bacon aka ChickLitGurrl™
The Write Life for You is a series of articles on the writing craft. Past articles have focused on building character, developing a solid plot, and harnessing a writing style.
In October’s article, I look at some FORMATTING rules that [...]

inCHARACTER is the creation of author Samara King in a quest to quench her hunger of creating characters. (Clause: Her preference for heroes has nothing to do with it!)
Starting in September 21, 2009, characters will have their day at http://www.incharacter101.com! inCHARACTER seeks to provide a creative outlet for like-minded authors who also enjoy the [...]

What are components are necessary for a good book, in your opinion? How do you create YOUR characters?
Come check me out at BLOGGING IN BLACK [LINK] today where I and fellow author Miki Starr Martin talk about good books and character.
Head to Blogging in Black [http://www.blogginginblack.com] now and LEAVE YOUR OWN THOUGHTS!

Tweet This Post [...]

Head over to ChickLitGurrl: high on LATTES & WRITING where I talk with screenwriter and educator Jana Williams! In her interview, she shares a lot of great information regarding sites, writing, and networking!

In Scene with Screenwriter/Educator Jana Williams
INTERVIEW EXCERPT

CLG: What are three books on screenwriting every newbie screenwriter should own?
JW: Syd Field - [...]