On writing/revision caves and gratitude
Please forgive this indulgent post. It’s been a busy, emotional week and it’s not likely to end anytime soon, so …
Author Archives: Steph
How to get your self-pubbed or e-book reviewed by bloggers
Earlier this week we discussed ways to get your traditional book noticed (and reviewed) by book bloggers. Today I’ll try …
Want to get your book noticed by bloggers? Here’s how
I came across a great blog post by Stacey O’Neale called How to Get Bloggers to Review Your Book. Her …
Author crushes and fantasy BFFs
In an effort to branch out from merely being a “writing blog,” I’m taking the giant leap to FANGIRL. I …
YA under attack: What’s everyone so afraid of?
Unlike high school, the YA community is remarkably supportive and welcoming. “Freaks and geeks welcome here.” Not so freaky or …
YA writers help the South rise again
Spend any amount of time in the South and you’re bound to see it (or a variation) on a bumper …
YA under attack: Heaven forbid we address reality
In one corner: critics who claim YA is nothing more than fluff in a pretty package. Certainly not “real” literature. …
Novel Novice Writing Prompt: Flashbacks
Christie at http://www.NovelNovice.com has issued another writing prompt, this time focusing on the proper use of flashbacks. There are several in …
YA Challenge: Write or revise a book by Aug. 31
Several authors have thrown down the hatchet in a sort of extended nanowrimo challenge: To write a significant chunk of …
Novel Novice Dialogue Writing Prompt
Novel Novice is currently running a writing prompt designed to help hone dialogue. The parameters are 250-500 words, so here’s a …
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