Design your career space

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At first glance, this article seems to have nothing to do with writing. But that’s not true.
First, it’s a nicely written piece for a speciality market, the sort of thing any writer who wants to make money could put together.
But second, it’s full of great business tips. Substitute editor (or sometimes agent) for interior designer and reread the piece for some valuable insights.

10 Things Interior Decorators Don’t Want You To Know
http://freshome.com/2014/12/08/10-things-interior-decorators-dont-want-you-to-know/

La la la …

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With multiple musicians in my family, I was instantly drawn to these writing tips. The music comparisons are just a new way to look at suggestions we’ve heard, but isn’t that just what we all want? — the inspiration to see a life and tell its story in a new way.

Writer Unboxed » 5 Writing Lessons from a Vocal Coach
http://writerunboxed.com/2014/12/07/5-writing-lessons-from-a-vocal-coach/

New YA prize list nominees

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Here’s a list of nominees for a new YA book prize. One must be a resident of the UK or Ireland to be entered, so not all English-language writers qualify. But I think there is always something to be gleaned from nominated books.
How, I wonder, do they stack up from a kids’ — albeit US — perspective? The findings from this study provide the perspective.

The Bookseller YA Book Prize shortlist announced | Waterstones Blog

http://www.waterstones.com/blog/2014/12/the-bookseller-ya-book-prize-shortlist-announced-2/