THIS WEEK IN WRITING
-Agent Nathan Bransford has a simple explanation for "high concept."- QueryTracker shows how to learn from the masters.
- Author and genius Laurie Halse Anderson caps off a great series of writing posts with a reminder that your time is your currency.
- Something my BFF pointed out to me that now drives me crazy in other books: People don't call each other by name in casual conversation. Agent Mary Kole concurs.
- "How To Write a Novel" - 100 easy steps from author Tahereh Mafi
THIS WEEK IN READING
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- In the wake of MOCKINGJAY mania, agent Suzie Townsend addresses violence in YA.
- New blog "That Cover Girl" with the fantastic log line "I'll judge YA book by its cover" starts off with this beauty of a cover for Courtney Summers' new book. (It's nice and all, but I still like my version better.)
THIS WEEK IN GETTING PUBLISHED
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- When should you get professional headshots taken? Agent Rachelle Gardner has the answer.
- Agent Kristin Nelson describes an unusual but maybe legit reason to use a pseudonym.
- The Rejecter has an easy-to-understand explanation of how foreign rights work.
- Exclusive = bad, according to the Gatekeeper.
- Writers Digest interviews publishing notables about how to break into YA.
- Agent Mandy Hubbard asks, "What kind of career do you want?"
- Two great posts via Alice Pope:
- Nothing is private on the internet. Really.
- Facebook is not your blog. In other words, don't post your content there in full.
THIS WEEK IN CONTESTS
- New blog YA Takeover lets you know about the latest YA books to be optioned by Hollywood. Check them out and enter their ARC package contest!- Resident rock star Emilia Plater has a giveaway of life-changing proportions.
- Author Shannon Whitney Messenger is giving away some critiques on her blog.
- Authors Rachel Bateman and Glenna Walsh join forces for the Plot & Paper Project, and invite you to play along!
THIS WEEK IN OTHER STUFF
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Lots and lots of conversation about queries and accompanying snark, fails, etc.
- BookEnds gets it started.
- Nathan Bransford wants to know how you feel about it.
- Intern Amie changes her hashtag after backlash on Twitter.
- Jennifer Laughran weighs in.
- Natalie Fisher disagrees.
- Mandy Hubbard responds to honest feedback in a real way.
- Author perspectives: Noelle Pierce says "toughen up;" Cory Jackson says toughening up happens naturally and its necessity doesn't excuse throwing writers under the bus.
(Incidentally, did you know "snark" = "snide" + "remark"? File under: Things I Should Have Realized But Didn't.)
THIS WEEK IN THE RANDOM
- Thursday was 9/02/10-- otherwise known as 90210 day! Author Jay Asher takes a trip down memory lane and the Fug Girls do it up right, no surprise.- Very cool map showing book purchases all over the world (via @PugilistPress)
Fitness For Nerds from *fangirl scream* John Green
Have a great weekend!
I thought these links were really helpful. Thanks for the Trip!
ReplyDeleteWow lot's of great stuff! Hopefully I'll catch up eventually. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteToday's guest blogger is Emilia Plater!
Great links! As always.
ReplyDeletePS, John Green is crazy!
Snide remark. The light bulb, it is shining bright over my head right now.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link! Another great roundup. Can't wait to read them all.
ReplyDelete"Snark = snide + remark"
ReplyDeleteO.O Mind blown. I'm glad I'm not the only one who had no idea that's what snark means.
"Snark = snide + remark"
ReplyDeleteYep...I also didn't make that connection. Should have, but didn't. Good to know!
Aw, thanks for the shout out! Your roadtrips are always one of my fave parts of the week, so I'm honored to be a part of one!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Snark! I never thought of what it actually came from.
ReplyDeleteSo much good stuff this week! I logged on thinking, I'll just take a quick look, and 45 minutes later . . . Love the long-suffering terrier in John Green's video.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
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