A new year, a new batch of links! So, this is so cool. You can graph the usage of words. I graphed slang terms to see if I was using them correctly in the right historical period. Here’s a nice summary about words that distance the reader from a story. I found this interesting because … [Read more…]
It feels like slim pickings this month, partly because of holidays and partly because my attention hasn’t been as focused this month since a death in my family. Nonetheless, here’s what I’ve found that caught my interest since last I posted: * Here’s an explanation of returns (and how they affect you, the author). * … [Read more…]
By JL Wilson * Useful writing tips (I can attest to these): * Will physical books be obsolete in 5 years? The developing world may drive the future of books… * This blog makes a good point about success. We all have to define it for ourselves and I think that’s especially true in publishing, … [Read more…]