This is a video of an author who, after extreme effort, finally gets published.
“Your mission, should you decide to accept it…”
Perfect video for Friday the 13th!
Writers Beware! Protect Yourself
The writing profession starts off as a private venture. Creating ideas and stories in the privacy of your own home. But those of you who become serious about the work and slowly become more visible the issue of personal protection needs to be addressed.
I cannot emphasize this enough.
Best Advice for New Authors – For Working with Their Publisher
The idea to write this post came from a conversation this past week with a client who turned their manuscript in to the publisher a week early. The editor was thrilled! Thus began a short exchange on what every writer should endeavor to do in their career. This may seem simple but is important to reiterate. Do your best work. Always. No shortcuts. No “mailing it in.” No “sending …
Counting Cash – Fun Fridays – June 29, 2018
A video of authors counting the entirety of their annual income in cash. Just kidding! Actually a video showing 70 people from 70 different countries showing how they count money. Who knew?
A Request for a Full Manuscript! Now What?
Katie sent the following question: What should an author do if they receive a full manuscript request from an editor as a result of a contest, but the editor works for a small publisher and the author wants to explore other options first (e.g. getting an agent, finding a bigger house, etc.)? I would like to avoid a breach in etiquette here, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s …
Fun Fridays- June 22, 2018
Sing along with Yakko! The first is all the countries in the world. Then is every word in the English language in one performance! (This one includes play by play commentary.) Teach them to your children and grandchildren… HT: [Blame this one on] Dan Balow
Søren Kierkegaard on Writing
Søren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher and writer in the mid-1800s. His works have been highly influential for the past 170 years. He is not without his critics but a couple years ago Christianity Today ran an article titled, “Why We Still Need Kierkegaard.” My own journey has included wrestling with Fear and Trembling, Sickness Unto Death, and Purity of Heart is to Will One Thing. Recently I …
Fun Fridays – June 15, 2018
Reimagining the classics. Today’s video wonders what should never be played in the style of Ragtime…and does it anyway! Could you take your story idea or non-fiction concept and approach in a whole new way? Creativity can be exciting. HT: Trissina Kear