Even while this year’s Book Expo America is still fresh in our memories, there are plans to change things next year.
BEA 2015: More for Consumers, Less for Trade
Month: June 2014
Tools of the trade
Really, if we’re not about words, what are we about?
16 Twitter Accounts for Word Nerds
http://m.mentalfloss.com/article.php?id=57307
Career cues
Here are some career planning cues culled from a recent UK writer’s conference.
7 Things Every Twenty-First Century Writer Needs To Do | PHOENIX Magazine
http://www.phoenixmag.co.uk/culture/7-lessons-every-twenty-first-century-writer-needs-to-learn/
Detect this
Sherlock Holmes belongs to the world. Fans and writers have known this for years.
Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective has inspired countless other works in every medium.
And now a judge has said there is no reason to extend the copyright held by Doyle’s estate.
Most of Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holm?) is now in the public domain
Are you sure you want to do this?
You know you want to write fiction. Nothing would be better than devoting yourself to it full time.
Are you sure? Consider Kameron Hurley’s perspective.
Locus Online Perspectives » Kameron Hurley:Busting Down the Romantic Myth of Writing Fiction,and Mitigating Author Burnout
Fair game
“Write what you know.” There’s value in that old saying. Although the right research can certainly expand what you know.
On the other hand, the plays, movies and television shows with let’s-put-on-a-show elements have trivialized that plot.
But what about writing about writers? Here are some thoughts on the topic.
Don’t Write About Writing | Electric Literature
Dear old dad
Everyone has a dad, right? How do your characters — the fathers among them — measure up to Scott Behson’s review?
The Rise of the Hands-On Dad – Scott Behson – Harvard Business Review
Characters’ lives
As soon as I saw the title on this article, it made sense — to me — as a tool for character develpoment.
Why You Need to Make a Life Plan | Productive Life Concepts
http://productivelifeconcepts.com/why-you-need-to-make-a-life-plan/
For joy!
“Calvin and Hobbes” is an amazing comic strip. So when I found these tips from cartoonist Bill Watterson, I had to share them.
And if you haven’t answered yesterday’s questions yet, Watterson’s ideas might inspire you.
Bill Watterson’s Best Productivity Tricks
Ready to give up?
Ok, the first draft is dragging. You’re not sure where to go next.
Or the final revision is making you crazy. You’re tired of these people.
Maybe it’s time to quit.
Before you do, answer these questions. And consider putting the answers in a place you can see them every day.
Ask Yourself These Three Questions to Reinvigorate Your Motivation
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