I found this video about the man behind the paper props you see in movies fascinating. The attention to detail for something that is only there for a split second is quite extraordinary. (five minutes in length)
Archives for 2019
Tips on Writing a Novella
Today’s guest post is written by one of our clients, Lynn A. Coleman (www.lynncoleman.com). She is the founder of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers), as well as the author of more than 50 novels and novellas. She lives with her husband of 45 years, who is the lead pastor of a church. ___________ Novellas are fast paced, short novels that run anywhere from 20k to 30k words, depending …
New Words for a New World
The good folks who produce The Merriam-Webster Dictionary recently announced the addition of 640 new words to the newest edition. Words like “go-cup” (a beverage cup to take out of the restaurant), “bioabsorbable” (a substance that can be absorbed by living tissue), and “on-brand” (consistent with a particular public image or identity). Some of the additions, such as “screen time” (to refer to …
024 How to Transform Your Sermons into a Book
In the world of nonfiction, there are two kinds of writers: authors who speak, and speakers who write. The way to tell which you are is to ask which is easier. For speakers, writing is hard and there may be an easier way to craft a book than to sit in front of the computer. Most pastors are speakers first and the blank page is a huge obstacle for them getting their first book out. To talk about …
024 How to Transform Your Sermons into a Book
How to Transform Your Sermons into a Book
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024 How to Transform Your Sermons into a Book
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Every Word Counts
The popularity of last week's post on the phrase counter set me on a journey to find something that would do the same sort of "counting" but instead focus on single word usage instead of phrases.
Use this link to the Word Counter web site and run your WIP (work in progress) within its walls.
Fun Fridays – May 10, 2019
Today’s video is of three professionals against 100 school children. Someone said, “This shows some sort of publishing metaphor just waiting to get out!” (The first two minutes are enough to get the idea.) What do you think this is showing as it relates to the pursuit of publishing? HT: Dan Balow
Book Proposal Basics – Competitive Titles
Lots of authors find themselves stymied by this category, but it’s essential. When I’m unsure of a book’s place in the market as I review a proposal, seeing comparable titles helps me. I define this category as answering the question: “What titles are currently on the market that are similar to the book the author proposes?” You may say, “Isn’t it the editor’s job to know the competition?” Yes and …
Gems of Writing Wisdom from Writers Conferences
I attend and present at eleven or twelve writers conferences a year. That’s a lot. But it’s always a joy to renew friendships and talk writing and meet promising writers. It’s also amazing how much writerly wisdom flows at these events, some of it in such volume that attendees and faculty can struggle to hear and process all of it. So I thought I’d offer a little help and record here some (a small …