Here are a few more honored books to review with an eye to learning how to be on the next list. These prizes carry a $50,000 award, too.
2014 Finalists | Kirkus
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/prize/2014/finalists/
Don’t get boring
So, TV plots are predictable enough that there’s a good place to stop watching. Consider that when you pace your chapters. Don’t let your readers overcome binge reading.
Overcome TV Show Binge-Watching with a Lesson In Plot
http://lifehacker.com/overcome-tv-show-binge-watching-with-a-lesson-in-plot-1640472646
Looking backward
Ruth Harris just posted a short list of ideas to get a novel back on track. I was intrigued by the idea of reverse outlining. I’d never heard of it, but she pointed to one of my favorite sites for an explanation. It may be worth a try for a project that feels stuck.
Purdue OWL: Reverse Outlining
Market news
There really is something about holding a book of paper and ink. My ebook collection is growing, but I’ve found getting author signatures on promotional bookmarks isn’t quite as satisfying as having them inside a copy of a book.
Here’s the latest from Publishers Weekly.
E-books Remain Third
Write what you want
Before Banned Books Week is long behind us, consider these “dangerous” books. Be inspired.
10 Twenty-First Century Bestsellers People Tried to Ban (and Why)
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