by Michelle Richmond (This article originally appeared in the July/August 2013 issue of Writer’s Digest Magazine.) The term “genre fiction” traditionally refers to any novel that fits neatly into a prescribed category: science fiction, romance, mystery, Western. But the line between genre fiction and mainstream fiction becomes blurrier by the year, in part because readers…Continue reading How to Write & Pitch the Cross-Genre Novel – Part 1
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How to Publish a Book – Online Publishing Class
In this six-week course, you’ll learn the ins and outs of publishing in the digital age. What we’ll cover: Traditional versus Independent Publishing: Learn the pros and cons of traditional and independent publishing, and decide which path is right for you. Agents and Editors: What They Do and How to Find Them: Understand the role…Continue reading How to Publish a Book – Online Publishing Class
World’s Best Story contest
Where Will the Next Great Blockbuster Come From? World’s Best Story Aims to Uncover the Next Smash Hit Story
What is the Authors Alliance?
T.J. Stiles has written this excellent explanation and warning about the Authors Alliance, a new organization founded by four academics at Berkeley, including two copyright professors who favor radically broad fair use. I would like to pass along a warning about a new group that is trying hard to attract members, calling itself the Authors…Continue reading What is the Authors Alliance?
6 Reasons to Join the Authors Guild
If you make all or part of your income from writing, you should consider joining The Authors Guild, an organization that has been advocating on behalf of authors for more than a century. There are many benefits to joining the Guild, but here are six that make membership a winning proposition for authors at any…Continue reading 6 Reasons to Join the Authors Guild