Writer Ally Carter offers wise and generous advice to her circa 2004 first-book-out-on-submission self. (If you only have time to read one item this week, make it this one.)
Positives lurk in a lot of rejection letters, says agent Stacey Kendall Glick of DGLM.
Agent Janet Kobobel Grant suggests key points writers should look for in agency agreements.
Traditional publishers embrace ebook-only imprints.
Three common mistakes weaken dialogue, according to agent Sarah LaPolla.
Chuck Wendig is back with a list of 25 don’ts to keep writers from behaving badly.
As usual, Porter Anderson’s Writing on the Ether is packed with publishing news.
Cloud publishing offers advantages/challenges for houses big and small, says digital-book expert Mike Shatzkin.
Comments received by the DoJ in the e-book pricing lawsuit should be posted on the DoJ’s website late this week. Reportedly, the delay in posting is due to the high number of comments received: 800+
Business savvy is necessary–along with talent and knowledge of craft–for success as a writer, says Kristine Kathryn Rusch. “If you want to be a successful professional writer, you need to learn business. You will not have a long-term career if you fail to learn how the profession works.”
Behave well, be business-like, and keep writing. See you next week.