Writerly Round-Up – 29 January – 4 February 2016
During the week I tweet, share or post various writerly news that comes into my email, a book I am reading or through social media in general. Here are some weekly highlights. Welcome to my Writerly Round-Up.
Cross Marketing Strategies for Authors with Deborah Magnus
February 8 – March 6, 2016
Savvy Authors Forums
Without book sales we fail, but there’s no reason to imagine you’ll be one of the losers. There is real power in every author’s arsenal, you just need to know where to find it and how to turn it into more book sales!
From Sandra Beckwith’s 365 Daily Book Marketing Tips Series
The book marketing groups on LinkedIn will help authors of all types learn more about publishing and marketing. Join one or two.
From Karina Fabian
Catholic Writer’s Conference
March 4-6
The next conference is coming up March 4-6. If you are Catholic and a writer and want to get all the advice and networking of a live conference without all the live conference expenses, go to http://catholicwritersconference.com and check it out.
Three Brilliant Publishers Doing Things Differently
A Digital Book World Article
The encouraging thing is that despite predictions of doom and gloom, the publishing industry is far from lifeless. Publishers are still pushing boundaries, spotting gaps and taking risks. The industry is keeping itself on its toes, and that bodes well for the future.
Writing about cops? Changes in police training – a Law and Fiction Blog by Leslie Budewitz
These articles on the changes in police training are several months old, but still very interesting, exploring the changes introduced in Washington State by the new director of the Criminal Justice Training Academy, former King County (Seattle and environs) Sheriff Sue Rahr.
Amazon Link Anatomy: What You Don’t Know Might Be Killing Your Reviews
Amazon URLs can be confusing. Sometimes they are super short and other times they are three lines long. So, what exactly is all that stuff in between?
Emotional Peaks: How to Make Sure They’re in Your Scenes and Chapters
When you read a great story, you don’t even notice how you’re engaged. You just are–right? But skillful writers plant a rhythm into their writing. Like breathing, there are peaks and valleys of emotion and tension through all great scenes, chapters, even whole books.
Well that is it for this week. I took these links from places I visited through social media and email. I hope they are helpful and entertaining.
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