JOURNEY OF A DEBUT AUTHOR
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Although my debut FEVER doesn’t come out until Spring 2012, I thought it would be fun to let readers and prospective authors in on what goes on behind the scenes of getting a debut author prepared for publication. At each stop we’ll discuss one step of the process, I’ll give examples from my experiences and some of my favorite, NYT bestselling authors will also answer questions relating to their debut experience.
Of course, I can’t seem to show my face without giving something away, so I’ll be offering books by the guest offer of the day on each stop of the tour!
The tour’s first stop will be at Romance at Random on October 3rd, where I’ll be talking about The Call, and Lauren Dane, USA Today and NYT bestselling author guests with me, answering questions about her debut experience in publishing.
I’ll be giving away copies of Lauren’s novels INSIDE OUT and UNDERCOVER to two lucky commenters — open Internationally! Stop by and enter to win!!
>JOURNEY OF A DEBUT AUTHOR
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Although my debut FEVER doesn’t come out until Spring 2012, I thought it would be fun to let readers and prospective authors in on what goes on behind the scenes of getting a debut author prepared for publication. At each stop we’ll discuss one step of the process, I’ll give examples from my experiences and some of my favorite, NYT bestselling authors will also answer questions relating to their debut experience.
Of course, I can’t seem to show my face without giving something away, so I’ll be offering books by the guest offer of the day on each stop of the tour!
The tour’s first stop will be at Romance at Random on October 3rd, where I’ll be talking about The Call, and Lauren Dane, USA Today and NYT bestselling author guests with me, answering questions about her debut experience in publishing.
I’ll be giving away copies of Lauren’s novels INSIDE OUT and UNDERCOVER to two lucky commenters — open Internationally! Stop by and enter to win!!
Monday Mosaic
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Between those I follow on Twitter and those I follow on blogs, I’ve been overwhelmed this week with all the amazingly awesome information.
These links are probably about 1% of what makes the rounds out there. The reason I choose them? Because they speak to me. Articles that typically speak to me are straight forward, concise and powerful. I hope these also speak to you.
Craft:
- The Elements of Awe Part I, by Donald Maass at Writer Unboxed
This I posted about a month ago when I first read it. Loved it all over again when I reread - The Elements of Awe Part II, by Donald Maass at Writer Unboxed
I love the way Maass puts powerful topics into a neat constructive little package - Wielding Words With Wisdom, by Bonnie Grove at Novel Matters
- Top Ten Things I Know About Rewriting, by Alexandra Sokolof at Murderati
- 6 Questions to ask as You Write, by Chuck Wendig at TerribleMinds
If you don’t mind irreverant (language, tone) there’s great info to be had - How Do Your Characters Fight? by Katie Ganshert
- Tips for Writing Compelling Imagery by Kathy Temeat
Process:
- Brick by Brick, by Allison Winn Scott at Writer Unboxed
- 10 Ways to Break Through Writers Block, Part I, by Justine Lee Musk at Tribal Writer
- 10 Ways to Break Through Writers Block, Part II, by Justine Lee Musk at Tribal Writer
- Moods and Writing, by Johne Cook at Author Culture
Industry:
- The Tax Man Cometh, by Rachelle Gardner, Literary Agent at Rants and Ramblings
Timely, don’t you think? Awesome information and suggestions! - Key to Your Author’s Platform, by Patrick Schulz at The Business of Writing
- Three Key Parts of an Author’s Platform, by Justine Lee Musk at Tribal Writer
These two articles popped up in the same day I was discussing the topic with my 2009 GH Finalist sisters…figured the universe was talking to me and I’d better pay attention. - Death of the Book Writer? AKA: How Technology Threatens Not Only Paperbacks but the People Who Pen Them, by Kim Hooper at The Writer’s Inner Journey
>Monday Mosaic
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Between those I follow on Twitter and those I follow on blogs, I’ve been overwhelmed this week with all the amazingly awesome information.
These links are probably about 1% of what makes the rounds out there. The reason I choose them? Because they speak to me. Articles that typically speak to me are straight forward, concise and powerful. I hope these also speak to you.
Craft:
- The Elements of Awe Part I, by Donald Maass at Writer Unboxed
This I posted about a month ago when I first read it. Loved it all over again when I reread - The Elements of Awe Part II, by Donald Maass at Writer Unboxed
I love the way Maass puts powerful topics into a neat constructive little package - Wielding Words With Wisdom, by Bonnie Grove at Novel Matters
- Top Ten Things I Know About Rewriting, by Alexandra Sokolof at Murderati
- 6 Questions to ask as You Write, by Chuck Wendig at TerribleMinds
If you don’t mind irreverant (language, tone) there’s great info to be had - How Do Your Characters Fight? by Katie Ganshert
- Tips for Writing Compelling Imagery by Kathy Temeat
Process:
- Brick by Brick, by Allison Winn Scott at Writer Unboxed
- 10 Ways to Break Through Writers Block, Part I, by Justine Lee Musk at Tribal Writer
- 10 Ways to Break Through Writers Block, Part II, by Justine Lee Musk at Tribal Writer
- Moods and Writing, by Johne Cook at Author Culture
Industry:
- The Tax Man Cometh, by Rachelle Gardner, Literary Agent at Rants and Ramblings
Timely, don’t you think? Awesome information and suggestions! - Key to Your Author’s Platform, by Patrick Schulz at The Business of Writing
- Three Key Parts of an Author’s Platform, by Justine Lee Musk at Tribal Writer
These two articles popped up in the same day I was discussing the topic with my 2009 GH Finalist sisters…figured the universe was talking to me and I’d better pay attention. - Death of the Book Writer? AKA: How Technology Threatens Not Only Paperbacks but the People Who Pen Them, by Kim Hooper at The Writer’s Inner Journey
A Writer’s Universe
>Wow, lots going on in the writing universe today. Links to awesome, informative, inspirational, thought-provocing articles everywhere.
Wanted to share a few of the ones I found most interesting:
Death and Taxes: A Writer’s Guide to Keeping More of What You Make
Top Twenty-Five Books on Writing and Writing-Related Topics
Nine Simple Ways to Enhance Creative Flow
Publishing in the Palm of Your Hand
Are Phones More Important Than E-Readers?
How to Get Your Book Reviews On Blogs
That’s it for this morning. Sheesh, should keep you busy!
>A Writer’s Universe
>Wow, lots going on in the writing universe today. Links to awesome, informative, inspirational, thought-provocing articles everywhere.
Wanted to share a few of the ones I found most interesting:
Death and Taxes: A Writer’s Guide to Keeping More of What You Make
Top Twenty-Five Books on Writing and Writing-Related Topics
Nine Simple Ways to Enhance Creative Flow
Publishing in the Palm of Your Hand
Are Phones More Important Than E-Readers?
How to Get Your Book Reviews On Blogs
That’s it for this morning. Sheesh, should keep you busy!