Notes from One Writer to Another
Here’s a great insight into the process of a small press editor. Much of this holds for any kind of manuscript submission. It also applies to readers, if you are selling to them directly.
What Editors Want; A Must-Read for Writers Submitting to Literary Magazines | The Review Review.
Do your research. Be aware. Before paying someone to publish your book or before signing a self-publishing contract, even if it does not involve an initial payment from you, Google the publisher’s name along with the word “scam.” Then, repeat with the word “complaint.” Read carefully and think.
Subsidy Publishing: Proceed With Caution — The Book Designer.
If you are writing the second book in a series, can you depend on readers knowing everything from the first book? Would be nice, wouldn’t it? But, uh, no. And that’s not all.
Writing A Series: 7 Continuation Issues To Avoid | The Creative Penn.
Challenges of writing the second book in a series.
The Same But Different: Writing For Children’s Series | SCBWI Metro NY News.
Review these common problems before you submit your work to a literary agent!
6 Things That Are Wrong With Your Manuscript | Carly Watters, Literary Agent.
As you plan submissions for the new year, here are some things to check.
If you are writing a rhyming picture book manuscript, it might be a good idea to read this excellent post right now. It warns you about common pitfalls and guides you toward success.
In this great post Kristi Holl describes some of the fears that hold me back from writing.
I don’t know about you, but it’s just what I needed today.
One Way to Wonder 