Author Interview: Tanya Eavenson
Writing, publishing, and selling novels isn't as easy as most people think. It can be frustrating and discouraging, which is why many writers stop before they ever see results. Tanya Eavenson felt that way too, but a chance encounter with a children's book inspired here to keep going. Here's what [...]
Editing: Commas Are Killing Your Publishing Dreams
That may be a little over-the-top, but here’s the truth: Last year I roomed with a literary agent at a writer’s conference. Our first night there, she admitted her complete frustration with commas. New writers and experienced writers both have been submitting manuscripts with obvious and repetitive comma issues, and [...]
You Can’t Get Something For Nothing by Steve Hutson, WordWise Media
Good news! You finally receive the email that you've been waiting for: A publisher has offered to publish your book. Then your joy turns to apprehension when you actually read that contract: Rights, sub-rights, territories, escalation, reserve? What’s that? You don’t know the rules, the customs, even the vocabulary. Should [...]
2017: Writing, Editing, Promotion, and More!
Welcome to a new year, a new day, and – introducing – my new blog! It’s not completely new, there will actually be many of the same features, but there will be some minor tweaks. Here’s what’s happening. You may remember that last year I set goals for 2017. Throughout [...]
9 Quick Fixes for Writing Contests
I love judging fiction writing contests, not because I enjoy pointing out other people’s mistakes, but because I enjoy reading the worlds others have create. I want to help them identify their weaknesses so they can improve their stories. The first time I judged, I expected synopses and chapters that [...]