Today’s post is for authors
and/or anyone interested in word-slinging.
An online colleague and
friend directed me to this article on How to Overcome
Writer’s Block. In the post, BD Schmitt of The Authors’ Nook offers some
practical advice on beating the dreaded block. We’re told to re-read the pages
we’ve written (this will familiarize us with plot, scene, characters, etc),
spend some time with our characters, begin with a prompt (Schmitt offers a
great list of them!), as well as other helpful advice. This is a short, wonderful, power-packed
post.
Thanks for The Passive Voice for pointing me to
this eye-opening article on book sales from National
Public Radio. The article quotes Washington Post critic Ron Charles who
reviews books that are nominated for prestigious literary awards such as the
Man Booker and National Book Awards, as well as other industry professionals
about publishing sales figures. I have to say I’m shocked to learn of the atrociously
low sell-through numbers of some of these wonderful, award-winning books. You
can read the full article by clicking
here.
The news of Jackie Collins
death made me pause today. I enjoyed her novels over the years. According
to USA Today, the actress-turned-author lost her battle with breast cancer.
She penned 32 books in her life-time. She was 77. This much-loved author will be missed.
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