So, when I decided to write my romance novel “The Science of Loving,” I didn’t consider what came after hitting the publish button. While I figured there had to be more to being a successful author, my focus was on other things… So novel written, published… was lucky enough to have a few readers discover…
Tag: publishing
Scary Goodness
So Peeps, for those not in the know, I like to pretend I’m a professional writer (although in reality, I’m just a boxer wearing gnome with no impulse control and an overwhelming need for attention.) At the end of my writerly day, I reward my professional self with select reads from my fellow pretenders, but…
Get those submissions ready! Scaffolding Magazine Update: Second Issue Submission Deadline and Release News — Ellie Maloney
We thank everyone who submitted material to the first issue of the Scaffolding magazine. Currently the submissions to the first issue, scheduled for December 2016, are closed, however we are accepting submissions to the next issue, scheduled for March 2017. The deadline is January 5, 2017. To submit, use the submission page. Regarding the status […]…
C.M. Blackwood’s Magazine is looking to feature Indie Authors! “September Spotlight: Calling to Guest Authors!”
Hi, all! I am writing to cordially invite you to my “September Spotlight” — eight days of questions and answers with my lovely indie friends. Every Wednesday and Sunday in Septemb… Source: September Spotlight: Calling to Guest Authors!
Another Immutable Writerly Rule
Treat the below items like the puss filled sebaceous cysts they are and excise them from your manuscript: Obvious/assumed actions and redundant informational phrases: Tricky Dick Mugillacutty picked up a slice of pizza in his hand, brought it to his mouth and took a bite. Unless gluttonous acts of pizza perversity are in…
Candace Vianna’s Immutable(sometimes) Writerly Rules (in no particular order.)
1. Cheating on mature projects will not be tolerated. All primary relationships must be resolved before indulging any new inspirational lusts, no matter how sexy the orgy might be. 2. Friends lie. They must be liars, since you don’t hang out with idiots. Don’t expect friends or fans(except for…
My Cover Art…
Folks have been asking about the first “The Science of Loving” cover and why I changed it then returned to it. So it’s like this: I loved most of the original illustration. I spent forever getting the tattoo designed just right. But days started turning into weeks of digital painting. Writing and editing chores weren’t…
I’m thinking about writing a coffee-table book with elaborate multidisciplinary facts that eventually relate to medicine. What are the se…
Answer by Kush Bansal: It may end up being boring and non conversation stricker. A must for coffee table book. I’m thinking about writing a coffee-table book with elaborate multidisciplinary facts that eventually relate to medicine. What are the se…
Is it ethical to rewrite another author’s story in one’s own words and sell it as one’s own?
Answer by Ethan Bonilla: One word: plastics. No, really. One word. Bollywood. Is it ethical to rewrite another author’s story in one’s own words and sell it as one’s own?
How likely is it for a new author to make money with the Kindle Singles program?
Answer by Candace Vianna: A lot of your success is going to be tied to the category you’re writing in. Kindle Singles are limited to short story and novella length works. They are not accepting: how-to manuals, public domain works, reference books, travel guides, children’s books or story collections in this category. Submission guidelines can…
