Travis Heermann writing in a foreign universe
stuff.co.nz – Tuesday October 13, 2015
As the start of a promising writing career it left a lot to be desired. Travis Heermann, 45, from Nebraska in the US, got the first novel he wrote accepted by a literary agent in New York, who sold it to a publisher. Unfortunately the agent and the publisher were both crooks and he "never got a dime."
A manifesto for all writers
thebookseller.com – Monday October 12, 2015
"There are too many adjectives in publishing already," writes Carla Douglas, an editor based in Kingston, Ontario. "We need to bridge the self-pub/trad-pub divide" she tells us in her manifesto, "do away with these distinctions and let writers be writers." And as she develops her point here, note that Douglas is talking not only to the industry that surrounds such talent but also to the writers, themselves: "Focus on the writing, publish however you like, but publish well."
Steven Pinker: 'Many of the alleged rules of writing are actually superstitions'
theguardian.com – Tuesday October 6, 2015
People often ask me why I followed my 2011 book on the history of violence, The Better Angels of Our Nature, with a writing style manual. I like to say that after having written 800 pages on torture, rape, world war, and genocide, it was time to take on some really controversial topics like fused participles, dangling modifiers, and the serial comma.
Inside Traditional Publishing: "Divorcing" Your Agent – When It's Time to Say Goodbye
huffingtonpost.com – Tuesday October 6, 2015
For many authors, the thought of voluntarily ending their relationship with their literary agent can be heartbreaking – especially if their agent search was long and difficult, or if they genuinely like their agent. But like a marriage, sometimes what initially looked like an ideal pairing turns out otherwise.
Is self-publishing the new black?
newsok.com – Sunday October 4, 2015
As an author, Jordan Dane, a former energy sales manager in Oklahoma, has had experience with publishing houses as well as self-publishing. She compares the benefits of self-publishing to what a traditional publisher might offer.
How a Digital Publisher Fell Back in Love With Print Books
publishersweekly.com – Sunday October 4, 2015
I've fallen in love with printed books. Again. Especially those for children.
Twenty years into my book publishing career—which included marketing for trade book publishers and founding a children's imprint—I had the opportunity to go digital, move into the future, hang out with the cool guys, play games, do the bicoastal thing, and grow a ponytail.
5 Truths to Contemplate Before You Start Writing Your Book
entrepreneur.com – Saturday October 3, 2015
"Writing a book is easy and will impress most of the people you meet."
After reading that in an article lately I gave a moment's thought to retiring my laptop and getting a job at the local bookstore.
What Writing His First Novel Taught Author Ted Bell About Writing His Ninth Novel
huffingtonpost.com – Wednesday September 30, 2015
"I can't predict what's going to happen with movie deals but I can predict what's going to happen with Putin."
After he said it over the phone, author Ted Bell and I chuckled. It was mid-morning on a Monday. Bell and I could hear one another over the line, sipping our coffee (he in Northern California, I in Southern California). We were wrapping up a telephone interview on Bell's writing career and the release of his new book Patriot.
The Secret of Writing An Action Movie in Book Form
io9.com – Tuesday September 29, 2015
A great novel can be just as exciting and thrilling as a big-budget Hollywood tentpole. A novel can contain massive, insane action, that movie-makers could never even afford to bring to life. But how do you create an action movie on the page? We talked to 10 of our favorite authors, and here's what they told us.
What Has Surprised You About The Writing Life? Intriguing Answers From Acclaimed Authors
huffingtonpost.com – Monday September 28, 2015
I've had the great fortune of interviewing many acclaimed authors. They always have much to say about the craft of writing. One of the questions I've asked often has been "What has surprised you about the writing life?"
Here is what some of those widely read authors said...
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