Category: Topic Chats

  • On The Same Page

    Sandra Beckwith from Build Book Buzz recently posted on 21 terms all authors should know. 21 book publishing terms all authors need to know Sandra Beckwith Head on over to the blog post and be sure to read the comments area. It never hurts to learn a new vocabulary and who doesn’t want to be […]

  • What Kind of Editor Do You Need?

    What Kind of Editor Do You Need?

    When looking to hire an editor, you next have to ask yourself where you are in the writing process.

  • Let’s Talk about the Limiting Nature of Time in Writing

    Let’s Talk about the Limiting Nature of Time in Writing

    The Nature of Writing Time The rope tightened around the beam. Brady turned his cap backward and hit the accelerator. As the shed fell a ghost of dust and roof debris lingered in the air for just long enough to register to an observer’s eye. A phone rang inside Mrs. Landrey’s house. She rocked forward in her chair and when the effort seemed ridiculous, she settled back and let it ring. Joline adjusted her backpack. In a single smooth and thoughtless moment she raised the kickstand and pedaled onto the road. A half a tick later the sky seemed to trade places with her feet. She didn’t hear it happening.

  • When You Really Need to Tell

    When You Really Need to Tell

    As writers, we hear the advice to show, don’t tell. We can almost use it as a mantra. I suspect it is a bit of wisdom used by writers, editors and publishers as an item to tick off of their master lists.

  • Writing Your Author Bio

    Ask around, it seems most of us are aware of our bios being out of date. But talking about ourselves is not something we do so well. There are also a lot of rules, guidelines and suggestions covering everything from word count to first or third person.