“Baby Got Books” (A Madam Writes-a-Lot spin on Sir Mix-a-Lot’s “Baby Got Back”)
[Intro] Oh, my, word. Keller, look at that book.
Former Random House Author Self-Publishes Thriller that Views 9/11 from New Perspective
As self-publishing becomes an increasingly popular option for writers of all kinds (the good and the not so good, those who have tried the agent route and those who haven’t), there are those who continue to cling – and probably will for some time – to the idea that self-publishing is an avenue for the … Read more
Kill the First Novel? Are You Insane?
“Magic 8 Ball,” I asked, “will my first novel be published?” Yes. Definitely. Hm. “Magic 8 Ball, am I a man?” Yes. Definitely. Dammit. ___________ Edan Lepucki, in her recent article in The Millions, briefly plays with the idea of a) showing her cleavage in her author photo
From The Daily Show audience to The Colbert Report guest (?) in 1.5 days
Two days after being an audience member at The Daily Show (read about it here), I received an email telling me to contact guest booking at The Colbert Report. (!) You see, my publisher is an independent (and small) press, so – like many authors – I’ve been doing a lot of my own self-promotion. … Read more
In Praise of the One-Hit Wonders
Today, Nathan Bransford asks on his blog, “You tell me: What is your greatest fear as a writer?” Among the many fears readers name in the comments (success, obscurity, expectations) is this: “That I’ll be a one-hit wonder.” And I wonder, now, “What’s wrong with being a one-hit wonder?” I had a literary agent, once. … Read more
Teen girl angst (and the funny way we define “virginity”)
From the Desk of Bipsy Flutterpants Ginny, Omigod, you better make sure no one sees this note. Rip it up really small when you’re done and don’t let anyone see over your shoulder! I can’t believe you asked me so loud if I was still a virgin! God, Ginny, you couldn’t wait until lunch break? … Read more
A book’s stages of growth – in pictures.
Everyone probably has their own way of going about writing a book, but I would bet there’s a general, and fairly common, series of steps. 1. The Writing Journal Practically essential (for those who are into writing journals, anyway) for initial ideas and ongoing notes. I can’t have enough of these things. The one you … Read more
Ain’t We a War Story?
Posted by kristentsetsi on July 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment
(This entry is cross-posted at LIFT) I wanted to fist-bump First Lady Michelle Obama when I learned that she had asked Hollywood’s writers and directors to “help ‘promote a better understanding and appreciation of the sacrifices made by military personnel and their families’ by integrating their experiences into TV, movie, and digital-media story lines.” This … Read more
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