Writing
Many authors wonder what an appropriate response time is to hear back from a publisher regarding their manuscript submission. A response time is the average length of time for the publishing house to determine whether they are going to accept (or reject) a submission. This can vary and can be a long wait indeed. You [...]
When I first started writing, I was under the impression that one shouldn’t read books in the same genre as one was writing, in case you were to ‘subconsciously’ copy another writers work. This is is far from the truth and very naive. Writers have to read everything! Voraciously too. The more you read, the [...]
Blogging here at aboutwritingandpublishing will be sparse over the next week, while I take a much needed vacation break. I wrote in another blog (journalsandpapers.com) about travel journals and writing and suggested a difficult exercise. Writers have to think and be able to describe senses to set up a scene effectively. When I was on [...]
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So what makes the Twilight Series so popular with teens? Tonight in movie theaters around the country, teens are already lining up for the opening of the Twilight movie. The books, Twilight, Eclipse, New Moon and Breaking Dawn, a series about a love/vampire story written by Stephenie Meyer are simply entertaining. They are ripe with [...]
As writers, we all need them, have used them at one time or another, have even started one or two ourselves. I’m talking about writer’s groups. If you are starting out, love writing and want to be in a community of like-minded individuals, then a writing group is for you. If you are a well-seasoned [...]
When submitting your finished manuscript to publishers, it is best to research the publishers guidelines. Look for ‘submissions’ or ‘author’s guidelines’. Even if they are not posted, it is best to follow the submission guidelines as listed below. Prior to submitting: Ensure that your manuscript is in the best writing shape possible. Have it edited [...]
November 15, 2008 marks the 7th annual ‘I Love to Write Day’, created by John Riddle, an author from Delaware. The reason Riddle started this day for writers and anyone who wishes to participate was to, “…encourage people of all ages to practice their writing skills”. You can participate by writing anything, whether it be [...]
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Yesterday I was doing a book signing at Chapters in Calgary, promoting my new children’s picture book, McKenzie’s Frosty Surprise, and was surprised by the number of people that inquired about, ‘How to get started [writing]‘. Most admitted to wanting to always write, but not quite knowing how to begin. I didn’t want to be [...]
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