May 2013
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New Adult Fiction: The Next Big Thing In... →
Wondering if your book is new adult fiction or young adult? Learn the definition of the new adult genre and see what literary agents and editors are looking for.
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A comma splice walks into a bar, it has a drink and then leaves.
A question mark walks into a bar?
Two quotation marks “Walk into” a bar.
A gerund and an infinitive walk into a bar, drinking to drink.
The bar was walked into by a passive voice.
Three intransitive verbs walk into a bar. They sit. They drink. They leave.
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When I try to imitate a famous author...
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Submitted by Rae at Infinitely Writing
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True ease in writing comes from art, not chance,
As those move easiest who have...
– Alexander Pope
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Writer's Relief Links Roundup, May 2013 →
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May’s Industry Influencer: mediabistro →
This month’s Industry Influencer spotlight is shining on mediabistro. Mediabistro is the go-to resource for those seeking jobs in the creative industry, those who want to take courses to better market themselves, and so much more! We’re thrilled and thankful for their taking the time to chat with us!
TODAY (May 20) is your LAST DAY to win a spot in mediabistro’s June Social Media Marketing...
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I think fiction allows us to sit for a while with people we would rather not...
– Uwem Akpan
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May’s Industry Influencer: mediabistro →
This month’s Industry Influencer spotlight is shining on mediabistro. Mediabistro is the go-to resource for those seeking jobs in the creative industry, those who want to take courses to better market themselves, and so much more! We’re thrilled and thankful for their taking the time to chat with us! Comment on the blog post (link above) explaining why you deserve to win/what you’d do with the...
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Writer's Relief Guest Blog: "A High-Paying Job... →
*Finally working now!*
Our guest blog today is brought to you by Roy Furr of American Writers & Artists Inc. Since 1997, AWAI has been helping writers and artists take their careers to the next level so they can make money on their own. They have programs for copywriting, travel writing, photography, and graphic design. Their organization might be the next big thing to kick-start your...
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MY SUBMISSION TRACK RECORD THIS YEAR
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And still … I carry on:
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People who can say of a book, ‘this changed my life’ truly...
– Daisaku Ikeda
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"Psyched to Write! - Overcoming the Transition... →
We have all been told at some point in our lives that getting started is the most difficult part of any project. As writers, we know this to be the case. In his article, “Psyched To Write! – Overcoming The Transition Barrier,” author, teacher, and non-profit manager T. James Moore discusses transitions as they relate not only to the beginning of the writing process, but to all the steps that lead...
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If only there could be an invention that bottled up a memory, like scent. And it...
– Daphne du Maurier
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May’s Industry Influencer: mediabistro →
This month’s Industry Influencer spotlight is shining on mediabistro. Mediabistro is the go-to resource for those seeking jobs in the creative industry, those who want to take courses to better market themselves, and so much more! We’re thrilled and thankful for their taking the time to chat with us! Comment on the blog post (link above) explaining why you deserve to win/what you’d do with the...
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when I kill off a character
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Writing Advice: Things To Consider When Planning Your Protagonist’s Death: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/18/writing-advice-_n_3108635.html
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Huffington Post/Writer's Relief's Writer... →
If you’ve sent your query to a handful of literary agents and one comes back asking you for an exclusive, don’t get nervous!
So, what exactly is an exclusive? If you’ve sent your query to a literary agent and he or she asks for an exclusive, it just means that the agent wants a chance to review your manuscript before anyone else can see it. It’s a good thing, and it puts you in a great position.
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Writer's Relief Blog: "9 Key Elements Of Great... →
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There are, it seems, two muses: the Muse of Inspiration, who gives us...
– Wendell Berry
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