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It’s almost the end of the year. The smell of fresh-baked cookies lingers in the air and if you tilt your head, you can probably the jingling of bells and holiday ornaments. Winter offers writers the chance to reflect on goals: What did we accomplish the previous year? What do we want to do over … [Read more…]
Like all fiction, there are very distinct trends in YA, and even if you aren’t interested in “writing to” any particular trend, it’s important to know what’s trending at any given time. So here’s a breakdown of what’s currently hot in YA fiction: 1) Dystopian — Right now, dystopian is probably the hottest trend in … [Read more…]
When I read a book that I feel is extraordinary and, judging by reader reviews, I’m not alone in feeling that way, I find it very helpful to pick the book apart—deconstruct it—and try and figure out why it worked so well for me, personally, but also for so many other readers. Just this week … [Read more…]
I’ve always believed money flows to the author, not from her. I tried one ad and didn’t feel I got my money’s worth. I’m frugal and decided to try other ways. I’m a lurker on J.A. Konrath’s blogs, and he’s said that advertising isn’t the way to sell a lot of books. If you write … [Read more…]
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