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My Books
Gabby’s Secret
Back cover: Third-grader Gabby Honeycutt is devastated when her teacher asks... read more
Hook Me: What to Include in Your First Chapter
You only have one chance to hook an editor or agent with your first chapter.... read more
Altared Plans
The perfect day. The perfect marriage. The perfect groom. WHAT COULD GO WRONG?... read more
Tag Archives: publishing
Writing Conferences
Writing conferences can be valuable opportunities to hone your skills and network with other writers and industry professionals. Be sure to research a conference to understand what it offers. Some conferences are geared toward novice writers while others are designed …
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Writing Ideas
I’m often asked where I find my ideas. My picture book, Grasshopper Pie, was based on an experience I had when my children tried to feed me a live grasshopper. I tweaked the experience enough to make it an interesting …
Writing: Self-Publishing
Until recently, when someone said they’d self-published a book, most people would roll their eyes and mutter under their breath, “He’s not a real writer.” Not so anymore. Gone are the days when you have to plunk down thousands of …
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Tagged Author, Manuscript, Print on demand, publishing, Publishing and Printing, Self-publishing, Writer, writing, writing a book
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Hook Me: What to Include in Your First Chapter
You only have one chance to hook an editor or agent with your first chapter. You must grab the reader from the very beginning. Experienced novelist Rebecca Talley shares the elements that make a first chapter shine including a checklist …
Posted in Writing Fiction, writing a novel, writing for children
Tagged E-book, first chapter, publishing, writing a novel, writing advice, Writing Fiction
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The Dreaded Rejection Letter
You’ve taken classes, studied the best writing books, outlined your novel, taken a year to write it, and let others read and critique it. You’ve researched the market, picked a few publishers you feel will be the best fit for …
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