This is an interesting idea, but I’m not sure a writer could make money this way. The tips on timing and breaking up the project make sense, though. How to Plan Your Blogged Book – Elizabeth Spann Craig. http://elizabethspanncraig.com/3133/how-to-plan-your-blogged-book/
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But these are
Yesterday I mentioned that some awards aren’t worth winning, but these are. The Nebulas are among the top honors for science fiction and fantasy. The winners were announced last weekend in Chicago. Nebula Award Winners Announced – SFWA. https://www.sfwa.org/2015/06/nebula-award-winners-announced-2/
Some awards are not worth winning
At work, we just got the annual contest entry invitation from one of the journalism associations to which we belong. The first professional award I ever earned came from this group. While awards are nice, some are nicer than others. This post warns you about “awards profiteers.” One warning is about costs, but even theContinue reading “Some awards are not worth winning”
From the pros (continued)
If you need some quick inspiration, consider these tips from pros. Writing Tips from 7 Acclaimed Authors | Britannica.com https://www.britannica.com/list/writing-tips-from-7-acclaimed-authors
Developing big casts
Here are some suggestions for handling a “cast of thousands.” Don’t introduce them all at once is the first piece of advice. This article doesn’t get into it, but you should probably consider whether you need them all, too.There’s a link to a previous post addressing that question inside “5 Tips.” 5 Tips For WritingContinue reading “Developing big casts”
Lessons from Canada
Here’s an interesting article about short stories that provides insight about more than just the influence of Canadian writers on a North American magazine. How Canadian Writers Changed The New Yorker | National Post. http://news.nationalpost.com/how-canadian-writers-changed-the-new-yorker
Tales (more than) twice told
If there are only a few basic plots to work from, retelling old stories would seem inevitable. Here’s an interesting discussion about the pros and cons of borrowing not just plots, but whole stories, cast and all. Mythcreants » Five Rules for Retelling Old Stories. http://m.mythcreants.com/blog/five-rules-for-retelling-old-stories/
Get inside characters
A friend of mine told me about The Emotion Thesaurus a few weeks ago. I bought it immediately. My favorite parts are the physical descriptions of emotional responses. I haven’t used it yet, but I’ve been clicking through it (I bought the ebook) and I know it’s going to come in handy. Sarah Winter: WritingContinue reading “Get inside characters”
So write, already
If you want to be a writer, you have to write. Drew Chial shares some of his tips for staying on task. How to Write With Your Back Against the Wall | Drew Chial http://drewchialauthor.com/2015/06/01/how-to-write-with-your-back-against-the-wall/
Inspiration, take 2
Here is a completely different take on “Where do you get your ideas?” from another author who writes for children and adults. Conversations With Literary Ex-Cons: Jack Gantos – The Rumpus.net. http://therumpus.net/2015/06/conversations-with-literary-ex-cons-jack-gantos/