There are fads and trends in publishing. When I started it was all about the critique group. Or crit partners. Go to any writers conference and you had people running …
Still trying to pick a genre?
Maybe this will help: I asked the wise and brilliant Chip MacGregor (www.chipmacgregor.com) what genre was the hottest right now… ” The fastest growing category in publishing right now is …
What kind of book should we write?
What kind of book do you like to read? I usually start with this question when I’m teaching students how to write. Because, the things you are reading will usually …
Merry Christmas!
Susan and I want to wish all of you a very, merry Christmas. We’ve had a blast doing the blog this past year and meeting with many of you at …
Synopsis Day 3 — Making it Colorful — Part 1
A synopsis, as you know, is not only a summary of your story. It is a slice of your writing style. It gives the editor the first taste of who you …