Books That I Recommend
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Queries and Submissions
"Elements of Article Writing" series
ISBN: 0898796601
by Thomas Clark
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Interested in selling some magazine articles? This 1995 Writer's Digest book covers an important and neglected area: how to find, query, and submit to such markets. The book is out-of-print and out-of-date now, but it nonetheless offers sensible advice and many concrete examples for beginning writers, as well as for experienced professionals who are new to the magazine market. Until/unless the author releases a revised-and-updated version of this book, at least the old one is easy to find via second-hand resources online, such as Half.com or Bookfinder.com.
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How to Be Your Own Literary Agent
An Insider's Guide to
Getting Your Book Published
ISBN: 0618380418
by Richard Curtis
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Good guide to how the business works, by a longtime literary agent. I recommend reading this and the Maass book (Career Novelist). Repeating information helps it sink in. More to the point, no two people have exactly the same opinions about the business, so you need to seek information from a variety of good sources.
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How I Write
Secrets of a Bestselling Author
ISBN: 0312354282
by Janet Evanovich
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A friendly, casual book in which one of the most successful novelists of the decade talks about her craft. (It's been years since one of Evanovich's novels was not a New York Times bestseller, and a number of her hardcovers have made #1 on The List.)
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The Outlandish Companion
ISBN: 0385324138
by Diana Gabaldon
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This companion book to Gabaldon's bestselling Outlander series is aimed at fans of her novels. However, the book includes several interesting essays in which Gabaldon discusses developing characters, doing research, and making time to write while raising children.
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How To Publish Your Articles: A Complete Guide to Making the Right Publication Say Yes
by Shirley Kawa-Jump
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The author gives solid, methodical advice on writing and selling freelance articles, which she did for years before also becoming successful novelist Shirley Jump.
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Writing the Breakout Novel
Winning Advice From a Top Agent
ISBN: 158297182X
by Donald Maass
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I must caution against treating any craft book like the ultimate toolbook. Every writer is different, every book is different, and I'm not actually a fan of how-to-write books. Having said that, this book offers sensible, solid craft observations and advice. Maass' more recent book on writing, which I have not yet read, is The Fire In Fiction. And although it's out of print now (and also somewhat out-of-date at this point), I also recommend his book about the writing business, The Career Novelist.
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Thinking Like Your Editor
How to Write Great Serious
Nonfiction—And
Get It Published
ISBN: 0393324613
by Susan Rabin & Alfred Fortunato
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A very solid book about writing and selling non-fiction, written by a longtime editor and an agent. The focus is fairly narrow, i.e. "serious" non-fiction, but the broader principles here apply not only to other kinds of non-fiction, but also to selling fiction (ex. the author must think about the market if she wants to sell a book).
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Rejection, Romance, & Royalties
The Wacky World of a Working Writer
ISBN: 0977808645
by Laura Resnick
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This is a collection of columns and essays I've written for various publishing trade journals on living and working as a professional novelist. Using anecdotes from my own career and the experiences of dozens of writers who shared their stories with me, the book explores creative and professional strategies and adventures, surviving numerous publishing mishaps, what it's really like to do booksignings and public appearances, and many other topics.
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I Have This Nifty Idea,
Now What Do I Do With It?
Writers Show You How They Sold Their
Books From Outlines
ISBN: 1587154811
ed. Mike Resnick
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What does a professional synopsis, proposal, or pitch look like? This book shows you real examples. Contributors include Robert Silverberg, Kevin J. Anderson, Walter Jon Williams, Robert J. Sawyer, Joe Haldeman, Kathleen Ann Goonan, Katherine Kerr, me, and many others.
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Putting It Together
Turning Sow's Ear Drafts Into
Silk Purse Stories
ISBN: 1587151758
by Mike Resnick
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Hugo and Nebula Award-winning science fiction writer Mike Resnick (my dad) walks you through the process of writing and revising a short story. Good material even if you're strictly interested in novels.
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Word Work
Surviving and Thriving as a Writer
ISBN: 1931229171
by Bruce Holland Rogers
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Sensible advice and amusing anecdotes from a working writer.
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The Elements of Style (Fourth Edition)
ISBN: 020530902X
by William Strunk, Jr. and E. B. White
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The classic, indispensable style guide.
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The Writer's Journey
Mythic Structure for Writers
ISBN: 0941188701
by Christopher Vogler
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Vogler combines the work of mythologist Joseph Campbell with his own experience as a screenwriter in this highly readable discussion of storytelling and structure. Not a how-to manual; rather, good food for thought. A favorite of mine.
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Writing the Blockbuster Novel
ISBN 0898795982
by Albert Zuckerman
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Some Online Posts & Pieces That I Recommend Reading |
On Advances
Sf/f writer Tobias Buckell ran a survey several years ago about what advance levels were being paid in science fiction and fantasy. Participation was voluntary, so the sample set is necessarily skewed, but his analysis of the data is good. And although the survey is now several years old, things haven't changed much. So if you're wondering what first-time writers get paid in sf/f, take a look at Toby's Author Advance Survey report.
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On Agents and Other Subjects
Three excellent articles by novelist and longtime Writer Beware volunteer, Victoria Strauss. Under the "Articles" link on her homepage, look for these articles, in particular:
* The Safest Way To Search For An Agent
* Researching An Agent's Track Record
* Literary Contests: Facts and Fakes
* Writer Beware
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On the Author-Agent Business Model
I no longer work with literary agents, for reasons summarized very briefly in my Ninc blog post, The Author-Agent Business Model. Writer Dean Wesley Smith posted a series of essays about working with or without agents that generated lively blog discussions in which I participated extensively. Whether or not you agree with any of the posts or discussions, they're well worth reading because they present questions and viewpoints about agents and agenting which are seldom explored.
* Do Agents Know Markets?
* Agency Agreements
* Do Agents Care About Writers First?
* Can Agents Help With Careers?
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On Debunking A Popular Myth
Novelist and writers advocate Victoria Strauss explains why, contrary to popular myth, you do not need to "know someone" to break into publishing, and she provides some figures to support her argument.
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On Delusions
SF/F novelist J. Steven York has a blog entry called "Writers and Other Delusional People" in which he debunks and explains some of the delusions about writing, writers, and the publishing that are often held by aspiring writers.
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On Earnings
SF/F writer John Scalzi posts frank figures about his writing income in The Money Entry of his blog. In a separate entry, he also offers Money Advice to New Writers.
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On Memoirs
If I had a dollar for every person I meet who wants to write their life story (or who wants me to write their life story), I'd be so rich I wouldn't need to write for a living anymore. This series of blog posts by literary agent Kristin Nelson explains what most people don't realize about selling memoirs or autobiographies: The Most Popular Genre; Memoir Therapy; "My Memoirs"; But It Could Be; and Story.
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On Pitching
Pitch Sessions Viewed As Useless. Editor Teresa Nielsen Hayden discusses why pitching is not a skill a novelist needs, why no aspiring novelist should pay to learn this skill, and why it's wise to research teachers and workshops before spending your money.
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On Popular Fiction
I'm always being asked what "commercial ficton" or "popular fiction" is, as well as how it differs from "literary fiction." I have no idea how to define litfic, but that didn't stop me from trying in a Ninc blog entry called Popfic vs. Litfic. And my friend Barbara Keiler posted a good explanation of "popular fiction" (a.k.a. commercial fiction) in a Ninc blog entry entitled Think Globally, Write Locally.
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On Profit & Loss
When deciding how much to pay for your book and/or when deciding whether to buy your book at all, a publisher runs a profit-and-loss calculation (P&L). On a blog called Pimp My Novel, run by an employee in the sales department of a publishing house, there's a four-part series on P&Ls which is well worth reading: Part I: The Basics; Part II: The Details; Part III: Exceptions; Part IV: The Future.
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On Publishing Scams
Spotting the Publishing Scam is a good article on the Wisconsin Bar Association's website, by media lawyer Ellen M.Kozak. She's the author of Every Writer's Guide to Copyright and Publishing Law. (Also see the entry further below here, On Vanity and Subsidy Publishing, about the most common publishing scams.)
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On Publishing and "Self-Publishing"
Although there are book projects for which so-called "self-publishing" is suitable, it's a business model drastically misunderstood by most aspiring writers. I explain the crucial differences between publishing and "self-publishing"—with some forays into vanity press, too—in a blog post called Publishing, Printing, or Scam? In a much lighter vein, John Scalzi explains why a writer who wants to be an earning professional really does still need a publisher, despite the wonders of self-publishing and e-publishing technology, in the hilarious Why In Fact Publishing Will Not Go Away Anytime Soon: A Deeply Slanted Play in Three Acts.
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On Reality
Keeping a promise she made years ago, novelist Lynn Viehl's mythbusting blog post The Reality of a Times Bestseller shares her royalty statement and discusses the monies, marketing activities, and shipping logistics involved (and not involved) in her first appearance on the New York Times bestseller list.
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On Rejection
Two blog pieces by editors explaining rejection, Anna Genoese's Rejection Letters and Teresa Nielsen Hayden's Slushkiller. They cover various common terms, reasons for rejection, and typical misunderstandings.
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On Selling Books
This blog-post entitled Genre Thoughts, by NYT bestseller Diana Gabaldon, explains why so many books on the stands seem to be like so many other books on the stands, as well as what the challenges are in selling a book that can't be easily categorized.
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On Submitting
Editor Anna Genoese writes about Genre As A Marketing Category, explaining why it's important to figure out what you're writing, if your goal is to be published. Also read her If You Don't Follow the Rules, You Don't Get To Play In the Sandbox on why following submission and formatting guidelines is a good idea.
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On Vanity and Subsidy Publishing
When a project isn't suitable for commercial publishing, then self-publishing may be a good option for it. Vanity and subsidy publishing, however, are just scams. These terms are all explained by Writer Beware, as well as by these articles posted on Writing-World.com and Ezine.
Additionally, I recommend the following posts by Jackie Kessler, John Scalzi, Lee Goldberg, and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. (As you'll see, these comments were all inspired by a newly-announced vanity/subsidy venture that's unusually well-positioned to swindle aspiring writers.)
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| Recommended Resources On the Web |
Agent Query
www.agentquery.com
A "one-stop writer's resource" about literary agents and publishing. Named one of the Best Websites for Writers by Writers Digest Magazine in 2005 and 2006.
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AgentResearch.com
www.agentresearch.com
A reputable, for-profit business that offers a variety of services and information. Good newsletter available for annual subscription fee.
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Association of Authors Representatives
www.aar-online.org
Check their member list, read their code of ethics, don't get scammed by someone claiming to be an "agent" who does not meet these standards.
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The Cherry Forums
www.cherryforums.com
Originating as a small group of aspiring and professional writers discussing the craft, the Cherries expanded and grew into this forum.
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Thomas Christensen on Editing and Publishing
www.rightreading.com/editing
This author and editor provides a webpage with links to various resources and information about the business, as well as a very amusing "glossary."
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Jennifer Crusie Essays
http://www.jennycrusie.com/for-writers/essays/
Bestselling and award-winning novelist Jenny Crusie has posted more than a dozen of her essays about the writing craft, the writing life, and the publishing business.
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Richard Dooling Writers Page
www.dooling.com
Articles and links for writers.
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Duotrope's Digest
www.duotrope.com/
A free online resource with information about hundreds of fiction and poetry markets.
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Forward Motion
www.fmwriters.com
Online workshops, chats, information. Named a "Top 101 Websites for Writers" by Writers Digest. Founded by writer Holly Lisle.
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Freelance Writing Jobs Network
www.freelancewritinggigs.com/
An online community focused on freelance writing and editing.
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Diana Gabaldon's Writer's Corner
http://66.147.244.179/~dianagab/writerscorner/wc_index.html
The author of the New York Times bestselling Outlander series devotes the "Writer's Corner" portion of her website to sensible essays that answer questions frequently posed by aspiring writers.
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Galleycat
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/
Good publishing-news site. This isn't aimed at publishing professionals in general, not just writers, and it contains a lot of current information about industry business.
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Gila Queen's Guide to the Markets
http://gilaqueen.us/
Fiction and non-fiction market guide. Sample articles free. Subscription fee for regular access.
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Karen Harbaugh's Writing Archives
www.sff.net/people/KarenH
Craft articles by successful novelist.
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Tara K. Harper Homepage
www.tarakharper.com
This novelist's FAQs, Workshops, Contracts, and Links pages are all excellent resources.
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Verla Kay's Website for Children's Writers and Illustrators
www.verlakay.com
On various portions of this website, authors and illustrators share information and learn about the craft and business of writing children's books.
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Stephen Leigh a.k.a. S.L. Farrell On Writing
http://www.farrellworlds.com/onwriting.html
Essays about writing by a longtime sf/f writer. In particular, I recommend Steve's "Writing With A Life," which is about writing while having a day job, a family, and a life.
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Literary Markets
www.mamohanraj.com
Writer Mary Anne Mamohanraj's compilation of markets for short fiction.
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Vonda N. McIntyre's Resources for Writers
www.vondanmcintyre.com/Resources
Award-winning novelist's resources page includes a downloadable file about manuscript preparation.
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Novelists, Inc.
www.ninc.com
Ninc is an international organization of professional novelists. I'm a past-president of Ninc; and I currently write an opinion column for its monthly journal, Nink, a complimentary copy of which you can download from the website.
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The Passionate Pen
www.passionatepen.com
Novelist Jenna Petersen maintains this excellent site of information and links about the craft and business of writing romance novels.
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Preditors and Editors
www.anotherealm.com/prededitors
Aimed at providing information and helping writers avoid scam artists.
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Publishers Marketplace
www.publishersmarketplace.com
Excellent website that tracks deals, agents, editors, reviews, and publishing news. Their e-newsletter "Publishers Lunch" is widely read. |
Quintamid
www.quintamid.com
Provides a spreadsheet of sf/f short-fiction markets.
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Ralan's SpecFic & Humor Webstravaganza
www.ralan.com
Author provides extensive listings of sf/f and humor markets.
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Ravenscroft Castle's Treasury
http://www.brandewyne.com/castle/treasury.html
Click on novelist Rebecca Brandewyne's essays about the realities of the writing life and tips for the writing profession.
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Rock Your Writing Career
http://rockyourwritingcareer.com/
Author Joe Nassise runs this online informational service for writers, available by subscription. The home page describes what's offered.
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The Romance Writers of America
www.rwanational.org
Home page of the RWA.
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The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
www.sfwa.org
This link goes directly to SFWA's Information Center For Authors. The entire SFWA website was completely overhauled and relaunched in August 2009, so poke around the whole site to see what else they've got.
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SF Editor Index
http://www.sfeditorwatch.com/index.php/Main_Page
This site is actually maintained as an infobase for the purposes of nominating editors for the Best Editor Hugo award, but it's a terrific resource for writers to study which editors are at which houses, and what they acquire.
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Show Me the Money!
www.brendahiatt.com
Novelist Brenda Hiatt collects and analyzes data about advance levels paid to romance writers. Results posted on this page.
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Dan Simmons On Writing Well
www.dansimmons.com
On his website, multi-award-winning author Dan Simmons writes essays about the craft of writing well.
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The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators
www.scbwi.org
Excellent organization for writers and artists who work in, or want to work in, the field of children's books.
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Lawrence Watt-Evans' So You Want To Be A Writer Page
www.watt-evans.com
Nine articles offering advice to aspiring writers.
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Writer Beware
http://www.sfwa.org/for-authors/writer-beware/
A shocking number of aspiring writers lose thousands of dollars to professional scam artists every year. Don't be one of them. This watchdog group educates writers about the publishing business and exposes unscrupulous con artists who pose as literary agents and publishers.
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Note: I have no connection whatsoever to the literary agents/agencies in this section, and I am not hereby recommending them as agents. I list them here because these are reputable agencies that use their blogs to educate people about the business.
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Bookends LLC
http://bookendslitagency.blogspot.com/
Written primarily by agent Jessica Faust, this literary agency blog focuses on educating its audience about writing professionally, agenting, and the publishing industry.
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Dystel & Goderich Literary Management
http://dglm.blogspot.com/
Multi-agent blog from a respected New York agency. A fun peak at the world of agents, interesting because it conveys the views and voices of multiple agents at varying career levels within a major agency.
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The Freelancer's Survival Guide
http://kriswrites.com/category/freelancers-survival-guide/
Award-winning writer Kristine Kathryn Rusch offers realistic food-for-thought and plenty of practical advice in her weekly installments of this myth-busting online guide to living and working as a freelancer.
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Guide to Literary Agents Blog
http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/
This blog interviews quite a few agents each month, which is a good opportunity to see what a variety of agents are saying about the market, about agenting, and about queries and submissions.
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MacGregor Literary Agencyy
http://www.chipmacgregor.com/
Most of the entries on literary agent Chip MacGregor's blog are devoted to answering questions that people send him. And since so many new and aspiring writers have many of the same questions, there's a fair chance that his thoughts about your questions are already on the blog.
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Nelson Literary Agency
http://pubrants.blogspot.com/
Kristin Nelson runs a reputable out-of-town literary agency. Her sensible blog offers nuts-and-bolts business advice, as well as her perspective on current industry news and events.
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A Newbie's Guide To Publishing
http://jakonrath.blogspot.com/
Full-time thriller writer Joe Konrath blogs intelligently about the publishing industry, writing for a living, and, in particular, about electronic publishing and the digital age.
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The Novelists, Inc. (Ninc) Blog
www.ninc.com/blog/
Ninc is an international organization consisting entirely of professional, multi-published novelists in all genres of popular fiction, many of whom post on this blog. Every Wednesday, the blog hosts a related industry professional (editor, agent, bookseller, etc.).
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Publishing in the 21st Century
http://www.ereads.com/richard_curtis/
Longtime literary agent Richard Curtis, author of numerous articles and books about the industry, discusses current and changing conditions in the publishing world.
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Writer Beware Blog
http://www.accrispin.blogspot.com/
This publishing watchdog group—sponsored by the Science Fiction Writers of America, with additional support from the Mystery Writers of America—exposes literary scams, schemes, and pitfalls. To avoid being scammed and to learn more about how legitimate publishing works, read their blog.
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Writing Workshops and Courses
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Clarion
http://clarion.ucsd.edu/index.html
This prestigious, long-running sf/f workshop recently moved from Michigan to San Diego. |
Clarion West
http://www.clarionwest.org/
This prestigious, long-running sf/f workshop is held in Seattle.
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Clarion Writers South
http://www.clarionsouth.org/
The respected Clarion workshop goes Down Under in Brisbane, Australia.
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Critters Workshop
www.critique.org
Online workshop run by sf/f writer Andrew Burt.
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Brian Henry's Workshops
http://quick-brown-fox-workshops.blogspot.com/
Editor and creative writing teacher Brian Henry offers a variety of workshops, as well as a free e-newsletter.
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Novels in Progress Workshop
www.nipw.org
The Green Rivers Writers' respected one-week workshop.
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Odyssey
www.sff.net/odyssey
Six-week New Hampshire workshop in fantasy, science fiction, and horror. |
Storywonk
http://www.storywonk.com
Romance novelist Lani Diane Rich teaches online workshops on writing and revising.
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Taos Toolbox
http://www.taostoolbox.com/
Respected writers Walter Jon Williams and Nancy Kress host this advanced science fiction/fantasy writing seminar in New Mexico.
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Uncle Orson's Writing Class
www.hatrack.com/writingclass
Online writing lessons presented by bestselling, award-winning science fiction writer, Orson Scott Card.
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Viable Paradise
www.sff.net/paradise
A one-week residential workshop in writing and selling science fiction and fantasy.
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The Writers Center
www.writer.org
Offers online and face-to-face classes and workshops.
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Writers College
www.writerscollege.com
Online writing courses.
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Writers.com
www.writers.com
Online writing courses. |
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Aaron Shephard's Young Authors Page
http://www.aaronshep.com/youngauthor/
Advice about writing and publishing for kids and teens.
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Alpha Youth Workshop
alpha.spellcaster.org
Annual workshop for young people (age 14-19) interested in sf/f writing |
Cassandra Clare's Tips for Teen Writers
http://cassandraclare.livejournal.com/21613.html
Novelist offers advice to teen writers. (After you click on the link, scroll down a bit to see the text.)
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Resources for Young Writers
www.debbieohi.com/young/
Writer and illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi maintains this page of professional tips and weblinks for young writers and illustrators.
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Shared Worlds
http://sharedworlds.wofford.edu/
An on-site summer creative writing workshop for teens.
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Teen Ink
http://teenink.com/
A national magazine for teens, featuring writing and art by teens.
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Ten Things Teenage Writers Should Know About Writing
http://whatever.scalzi.com
This blog post by bestselling sf/f novelist John Scalzi offers constructive, experienced advice.
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Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy
www.writesf.com
Completely free online writing course in sf/f, offered by SFWA member Jeffrey Carver, aimed primarily at young adult aspiring writers. |
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Want Help With Your Manuscript?
Freelance Editors
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| Freelance editing is a profession plagued by scam artists. The freelance editors listed here may or may not suit you as individuals, but they are all reputable, respected professionals. (No, I don't know which of these editors might be right specifically for you. I recommend that you study their websites and contact them with your questions.) |
Active-Voice, Mary Kilchenstein
www.active-voice.com
Highly recommended by a number of professional writers. Clear, self-explanatory website.
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Athena Critiques
http://www.athenacrits.com
Workshops and critique services to help aspiring writers improve their craft.
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Linda Au
www.austruck.com
Au is primarily a proofreader; anything from author manuscripts getting ready for submission to typeset books going to press.
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Maya Bohnhoff
http://www.mysticfig.com
Freelance writer, editor, ghostwriter.
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Book RX
http://www.toniandrews.com/BookRx.htm
Novelist and workshop instructor Toni Andrews offers this manuscript analysis service. |
DYMK Productions, Laura Anne Gilman
http://www.lauraannegilman.net
Gilman spent 15 years as an editor at several major New York publishing houses before switching to a full-time freelance career.
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Editorial Freelancers Association
www.the-efa.org
A good place to research services, standards, and fees for legitimate freelance editors.
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Lesley Marshall
www.editline.co.nz
Experienced freelance editor. Based in New Zealand, but also works with Americans.
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The Queen of English
http://www.queenofenglish.net/index.html
Noël Kristan Higgins offers proofreading and copy editing services.
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Hilary Ross
www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/hross/
Ross was an editor as Penguin USA for over 25 years. The writers she edited include Stephen King and Ken Follett, as well as my friends Catherine Coulter, Mary Jo Putney, Patricia Rice, and Edith Layton. |
Sherman Editorial Services
www.shermaneditorial.biz
Experienced editor Josepha Sherman offers editing services for a variety of professional needs.
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Stray Cat Productions
www.denisedietz.com
In addition to being a novelist, Deni Dietz is a professional freelance editor. She also gives workshops on self-editing and a variety of other subjects.
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Leslie Wainger, Book Doctor
www.lesliewainger-bookdoctor.com
Wainger has spent almost thirty years as an editor at Harlequin-Silhouette, and now she's also editing freelance.
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Write By You
http://www.writebyyou.com/
Detailed website, with list of services, prices, and affordable initial consultation by reputable novelist and writing coach Kathryn Jensen.
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How To Write Badly Well
http://writebadlywell.blogspot.com/
Joel Stickley's blog creates amusing examples of the most common writing mistakes that one should avoid replicating.
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Mind Meld
http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/cat_interviews/mind_meld.html
This blog, which is part of the larger SF Signal site, poses questions every few days to sf/f writers and editors. Some of the questions are lighter fare (Ex."What book first introduced you to fantasy?"), and some are educational (such as a 3-part series on how short fiction anthologies are put together). If you read sf/f, you'll probably find writers whom you read appearing regularly on Mind meld.
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Will Write For Choclate
http://www.willwriteforchocolate.com/
Author and illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi is the creator of this ongoing comic strip about writers and the writing life. Be sure to check the archives for the previous installments!
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The Word Wenches Blog
http://wordwenches.typepad.com/word_wenches/
About half a dozen historical novelists blog regularly on the Word Wenches. Many of the essays they post are about fascinating aspects of their research. I'm an Honorary Wench, and this blog is a personal favorite of mine.
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