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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last week:

10 Ways to Make Your Submission Stand Out in the Slush Pile (Meg LaTorre-Snyder)

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Business Musings: A Small Post on Negotiation (Kristine Kathryn Rusch)

10 Handy Conversation Starters for Introverted Writers (Lisa Rowan)

5 Ways to Write a Perfect First Draft (or Nearly) (K.M. Weiland)

How to Immediately Improve Your Query Letter’s Effectiveness (Jane Friedman)

The Real Problem With Passive Voice in Fiction (Janice Hardy)

Author Safety (Rachel Kent)

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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last week:

How to personalize a query (Nathan Bransford)


The Perfect Cover Letter: Advice From a Lit Mag Editor (Elise Holland)


Before You Outline: How to Discover Your Story’s Big Moments (K. M. Weiland)


Business Musings: Brand Identity (Branding/Discoverability) (Kristine Kathryn Rusch)


When Is It Time to Let Your Old Work Go? (Laura Benedict)


How to Write a Sizzling, Scintillating Synopsis (Suzanne Purvis)


The Entitled Writer (Wendy Lawton)


Description: Letting Readers Fill in the Gaps (Elizabeth Spann Craig)


To Rant or Not to Rant (Clare Langley-Hawthorne)


Don’t Breach Your Publishing Contract by Mistake! (Rachel Kent)




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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last week:

Don’t Breach Your Publishing Contract by Mistake! (Rachel Kent)


What “Write What You Know� Really Means (Janice Hardy)


How To Build A Brand: The Early Stages (Branding/Discoverability) (Kristine Kathryn Rusch)


5 Ways to Survive Rejection as a Writer (Janice Hardy)


The Key to Creating a Successful Blog: Evergreen Content (Elise Dopson)


Hard Conversations with your Agent (Rachelle Gardner)


Three Quick and Easy Tips That Will Make Your Novel Better(Larry Brooks)


When Does Writing Get Easier? The 4 Steps to Mastery (K.M.Weiland) [Jon’s Pick of the Week]


Writing, Marketing, and Publishing Resources (Janet Kobobel Grant)


Writing For and About Children: Find Your Childlike Wonder (Donna Galanti)




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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last week:

This Crucial Skill Will Help You Get on Your Book Editor’s Good Side (Blake Atwood)


Thoughts for Writers from a 24 Hour Play Festival (Alison Potoma)


How to determine your price point when self-publishing (Nathan Bransford)


So You Wrote the BEST BOOK EVER! Sorry, There’s More to Do (Laura Benedict)


Stuck on a Scene? Try This Trick (Janice Hardy)


How to Write Better: 7 Straightforward Techniques to Try Today (Ali Luke)


3 Ways to Test Your Story’s Emotional Stakes (K.M.Weiland)


What’s in a Publishing Contract? (Rachelle Gardner)


How to Write a Series of Novels Your Readers Will Love (Jerry Jenkins)


What Does It Mean to Move the Plot? (K.M. Weiland) [Jon’s Pick of the Week]


What an Editor at a Publishing House Looks For: 6 Myths & Truths (Parul MacDonald)


Giving Characters the Courage to Change (James Scott Bell)


The Social Contract for Writers (Bill Ferris)




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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last week:


Oops! Hold on. You’re Newbie is Showing. (Kristen Lamb)


How to Work With a Beta Reader: 5 Tips for Success (Alicia Raddes)

Considering Common Themes in Middle-Grade Books (Joseph McGee)

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How the Wrong Tone Can Change Your Whole Novel (Janice Hardy)


The Importance of a Strong Opening Scene (Hallie Ephron)


Why Did I Get a ‘No�? � The Do’s and Don’ts of Query Letter Writing (Mark Gottlieb)


How to Write Stories Your Readers Will Remember (K.M. Weiland)


Recovering from a Meeting Misstep (Mary Keeley)


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Is Your Fiction Big Enough? (James Scott Bell)


The Single Best Way to Become a Mega-Author (Kristen Lamb)


When “What if?� Isn’t Enough (Larry Brooks)



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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last week:

The key to a good query letter: Summarizing through specificity (Nathan Bransford)


The Merit Of Pure Enjoyment (Natalie Whipple)


Your Social Media Persona (Rachelle Gardner)


How to Write Dialogue That Works (Jerry Jenkins)


Do You Need to Be Lucky to Get Published? (Janice Hardy)


How to Spot, and Avoid, “Pay to Play� Publishing Contracts (Susan Spann)


The 7 Stages of Being a Writer (How Many Have You Experienced?) (K. M. Weiland) [Jon’s Pick of the week]


Patience over the Long, Long Haul (Tracy Hahn-Burkett)


How to Fill the Gaps in Your Plot (James Scott Bell)




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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last week:

Writing through the Soggy, Infuriating, Anxiety-Inducing Middle (Heather Webb)


How to Produce an Emotional Response in Readers: Inner Mode, Outer Mode, and Other Mode (Donald Maass)


How to know if you have a good editor (Nathan Bransford)


Showing vs. Telling: What You Need to Know (Jerry Jenkins)


The Novel That Isn’t a Novel—Do You Really Have a Story? (Kristen Lamb)


Directing Reader Attention (Mary Kole)


Who You Are and Who You Ain’t (James N. Frey)


How to Format a Book: 10 Tips Your Editor Wants You To Know (Blake Atwood)


5 Things Nonfiction Authors Can Get Sued For (Brad Frazer)



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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last week:

Secondary Characters: Their Purpose for Being (Mary Keeley)


Faces of a Fatally Flawed Manuscript (Kristen Lamb)


Want to Publish a Short Story? Pitch These 6 Publications (Becca Borwaski Jenkins)


How to Write a Great Opening Line for Your Novel or Nonfiction Book (Jerry Jenkins)


Night Terrors: Winning the Battle With Self-Doubt (P. J. Parrish)


Starting a Novel With Aftermath (Mary Kole)


Pitch Perfect (Sophie Masson)


5 Rules for How to Write a Sequel to Your Book (K. M. Weiland)


The Opening as Part of the Closing � of the Deal (James Scott Bell)


10 Questions to Ask Before You Accept a Traditional Publishing Deal (Susan Spann)




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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last week:

The Power of Unexpected Elements (Kathryn Craft)


What to Do (And Not Do) After Attending a Writer’s Conference (Irene Goodman)

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What’s the Story on Backstory? (Rachelle Gardner)


Taking Yourself Seriously as a Writer—Before Anyone Else Does (Emily Cavanagh)


Hints from the Pros: Book Tour Tips (Greer Macallister)


Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 57: Dead-End Relationships (K. M. Weiland)


Your Author Bio: Does it help your Book Sales or Stop Them Dead? (Anne R. Allen)


This is What a Professional Writer Looks Like (James Scott Bell)


�The Bermuda Triangle of Storytelling (Larry Brooks)


How to Refine Your Raw Writing Talent (Jenny Jenkins)


Impossible Odds for Everyone (Donald Maass)


The Seven Deadly Sins of Prologues—What Doesn't Work and What Does (Kristen Lamb)


The Lazy Author’s 6-Question Guide to Writing an Original Book (K. M. Weiland)


Getting to Yes...Yes...YES! (Natalie Lakosil)




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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last week:

Times When It’s Imperative You Do Not Share Happy Writing News (Beth Cato)


4 Easy Steps to a Great Synopsis (Mary Keeley)


How Many Queries Does It Take To Get An Agent? (Kristine Carlson Asselin)

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Three Ways to HOOK a Reader & Never Let GO (Kristen Lamb)


Writing Success: There Are No Shortcuts (Jamie Raintree)


The Empowering Triad of Storytelling (Larry Brooks)


Bad Review Blues � Some Perspective from the Trenches (Kate Moretti)


Learn How to Pace Your Story (K. M. Weiland)


Querying: Why IS it So Damn Hard? (Natallie Lakosil)


Word Counts From The NYT Best Sellers� List (Alison Potoma)



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