Here’s what appears to be an interesting opportunity for writers trying to connect with literary agents. PagetoFame is a new competition inviting writers to submit opening pages of a book idea. If the idea has merit, it should progress through a series of evaluation rounds and ultimately connect with a professional agent. I have no first-hand experience with the group hosting the contest, and I …(there’s more) Continue reading
If you pay close attention to grammar your writing will be more professional. You’ll sell more writing. Make more money. So learn future conditional. Hang around with a crowd of people younger than, say, 40 (arbitrary number, but somewhere in there) and you’ll notice the impending disappearance of a verb tense called future (the tense of the verb in question) conditional (the mood) which illustrates …(there’s more) Continue reading
Make a note of these six helpful job and market resources for freelance writers as the economy perks up and work becomes more available. Whether you’re an aspiring writer or a seasoned pro – this half dozen excellent market lists can boost your career. Writing for dollars – They have an archive of ten years worth of tip-filled articles. Some are dated, but many stand …(there’s more) Continue reading
Writers and agents are at war. There’s a battle in a fairly well-known agent’s blog. Agent Chip MacGregor published a guest post about agents refusing to read slush pile stuff. A writer took exception and commented that she consigned Mr. MacGregor’s blog to her slush pile and 86ed it. Attitude is everything. Mr. MacGregor retorted the writer’s comment was “stupid. For me, dissension never warrants …(there’s more) Continue reading
Digital photography is one of the hottest book topics around and everyone is writing a book about digital photography. I got a review copy of Derek Pell’s Shoot to Thrill. There is some value here for writers who wish to incorporate photos into their queries and submissions. However, I’m not inclined to recommend the book. Shoot to Thrill could have been more thrilling. Mr. Pell, …(there’s more) Continue reading
