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Now where did I put that map of Atlantis?

Texanne — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:45:44 +0000

You have read, or dug through, quite a few tomes of non-fiction covering all manner of topics. That’s a lot of books–never mind the periodicals and special materials.

If you own these research items, you can use sticky notes, high lighters, rubber bands, to mark and collect them.

But what if your research materials belong to the library?
How do you organize all that info? Keep track of the books you’ve read? Hmm?

Bring your best organizational game and join the brainstorm.

Remember those grad novel blogs?

Texanne — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:30:31 +0000

This Writers’ Boot Camps student entered the annual Pikes Peak Writers contest. So, last night, she opened a particular email, and–

Imagine my thrill to find out I’m one of three finalists in the SF/F/H category! I’ll find out later exactly where I’ve placed. . . .

This is the book I posted chapter-by-chapter on my WordPress grad blog that some of you read. I removed several minor characters and one major, streamlined the story, and submitted it as a 105K word novel.

Read her complete Eureka post and the happy congratulations.

If you can’t tell a book by its cover, can you get a clue from its title?

Texanne — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:49 +0000

Those three or four all-important, possibly all-capped words, that can snag a reader from across the bookstore. That exquisite phrase that can compel an agent or editor to pick up your manuscript before it’s even out of the mailbag.

That maddening, frustrating, never-let-you-feel-truly-satisfied thing known as the book’s Title.

Here’s how the Sideways Grads discussed this topic.

Renegade Writers: Your Most Imporant Asset

Holly — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:27:48 +0000

What’s the one thing you consider your most important asset in your writing—in your present or future ability to bring you fans? Obviously you want to shine across the board, but what is the greatest strength you have to showcase?

I have a reason for asking that I think can help you figure out how to best market your work, but first I want to know where you’re coming from. — Holly Lisle

Grad Novelists: This is an ongoing discussion on the Renegade Marketing board, where we’re brainstorming ways to connect with readers. Login, then join us.
Your Most Important Asset