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Fun Fridays – February 21, 2020
In the 1960s, there were some unusual commercials that would have been widely enjoyed if aired during the current Super Bowl. Enjoy this one from Rice Krispies utilizing a famous opera. You’ll never hear the famous refrain the same way again! See more comments below after you watch the video. This review was written years later by LA Times writer Diane Haithman in 2005: “at a …
Don’t Make Your Readers Whack Through Weasel Words
Since I waxed eloquently about weasel words last week, I just really thought I should share this very astonishing post. Truly it is just so important that authors really strive to write tightly so that the reader doesn’t just close the book because the writer uses, like, too many weasel words. As we survey various techniques to the establishment of accomplished prose, we are obliged to contemplate …
6 Chances to Meet Me in 2020
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! The 2020 Christian writers conference season is at the starting line. And this year, it presents writers with six distinct and geographically diverse opportunities to meet me! And pitch to me in person. What could be better? I ask you (and I’m still waiting for an appropriately enthusiastic response. Still waiting). But seriously, folks, there’s so much to …
What Authors Must Know About Homeschoolers Before Trying to Sell Them Books
Back in Episode 51 I gave an overview of the Homeschool Market. This episode is the next in that series, where I go into some of the mistakes authors make when trying to sell to homeschoolers. I also cover how to avoid those mistakes. If you are curious why homeschoolers are not interested in your book, this episode is a must-listen. Links: The Read-Aloud Family Helicopter Parents …
What Authors Must Know About Homeschoolers Before Trying to Sell Them Books
Ten tips for authors who want to sell books to the homeschool market.
You can listen to this episode What Authors Must Know About Homeschoolers Before Trying to Sell Them Books on Christian Publishing Show.
Is Yours a Book or an Article?
The title question, “Is yours a book or an article?” comes up on a regular basis with nonfiction authors. Someone has lived an interesting life, survived a horrible disease, lost a precious loved one, suffered terribly (emotionally or physically) and feels led to write their story. But is it a story that can be sustained for an entire book? Or is it one that can be told in a shorter form? Or is it …
Fun Fridays – February 14, 2020
I thought this video was perfect for Valentine’s Day. The love these men exhibit by accompanying their wives to their local Target is inspiring. (LOL!!!) Enjoy the satire and hilarity. And happy Valentine’s Day.
Letting Go of Your Babies
One of the worst mistakes writers can make is being too possessive of their words. They fight for each adjective, adverb, and conversation tag.
My early writing suffered from too many words. I once wrote an artist didn’t “really” understand the difficulties of making a living in his profession. The editor kindly cut all instances of “really,” “just,” “so,” “very,” and other weak words …
4 Things I Learned from Rejection
Nobody likes to be rejected. Not middle-school dance attenders. Not job applicants. And definitely not writers. Unfortunately, however, rejection pretty much comes with the territory for writers—at least for writers who are brave enough to submit their work to agents or editors for publication. And it hurts. Every. Single. Time. Take it from me, I know. I’ve been rejected hundreds of times, and …