The Magic of the 100 Day Book Goal


The Magic of the 100 Day Book Goal

Don’t put it off any more. Take your dream off the shelf. If you wait, you can be this time next year without making your dream of writing a successful book come true.

Published September 2nd, 2010 · Writer's Tips, Writing · No comments · Read More »

4 Steps to Improve Editing Your Own Writing


4 Steps to Improve Editing Your Own Writing

Writing and editing are two totally different tasks. Writing is a creative process. Editing is a critical process. Each task demands a very specific focus; each must be handled separately. Editing should not start until the writing task is completed.

Published December 12th, 2009 · Writer's Tips, Writing · No comments · Read More »

Signing A Book Deal


Signing A Book Deal

You’re about to sign your first book deal, what happens next? Jonny Geller, Managing Director of Curtis Brown Books offers his advice on what questions you should ask, understanding the terms of the contract, discovering if your contract is negotiable and whether you need an agent to negotiate it for you, selling other rights to your book, and when can you expect to receive the money.

Published May 16th, 2009 · Publishing, Writer's Tips · No comments · Read More »

Getting Accepted by Publishers


Getting Accepted by Publishers

Alexandra Pringle, Editor in Chief of Bloomsbury.com, gives expert video advice on: What should I do if the publisher asks me to make revisions before they’ll accept my submission? I’ve been asked to make revisions – can I ask for development money? How long does it take to go from acceptance to publication? How will I be informed if I have been accepted? How do I accept an offer? and more…

Published May 10th, 2009 · Publishing, Writer's Tips · No comments · Read More »

What to Send to Publishers & Agents


What to Send to Publishers & Agents

Writing your novel is only half the battle – next you have to get published. It’s tough for a first-time writer to get their book into the hands of the top publishing industry pros. This instructional video will show you what to send to literary agents and publishers to create a winning first impression and make them want to read on, plus what to send and how to package and present your novel.

Published May 10th, 2009 · Publishing, Writer's Tips · No comments · Read More »

How to Begin Writing a Screenplay


How to Begin Writing a Screenplay

If your dream is to write the next great movie or play, you need to know how to get started. More often than not, many people go into this practice blindly and become more confused and frustrated by the whole experience. Instead of floundering around and feeling like you’re not getting anywhere, maybe it’s time to start looking at a screenplay in a different way – like almost a research project that you are doing. In this kind of practice, you will be able to get from idea to finished project in a matter of weeks, rather than years.

Published May 10th, 2009 · Scripts & Screenplays, Writer's Tips · No comments · Read More »

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