Happy Holidays!
AKA On Holiday
This is either a reason or an excuse as to why there was not a WritShel post yesterday. You decide.
December, 2009
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Agent Appreciation Day
AKA Agent Research
Kody Keplinger, the 18 year old author of The Duff which will come out in Fall 2010, has declared December 11th the unoffical Agent Appreciation Day.
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Listen to Your Muse
No, Really, Listen to Your Muse
Early Saturday afternoon I thought of an opening line. After that, some dialog came to me. Then I sat down to write notes about the new story in my head, so I wouldn’t forget.
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Short Fiction Pay Rates
AKA How Many Cents per Word
As you know, money flows to the writer. Whether it’s a novel or a short story, authors are paid for their words.
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Your Writing Career
AKA Not that Other Author's
As many questions as there are about how to have a professional writing career, there are almost as many answers.
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Act Like a Professional
AKA Common Sense
People within an industry treat each other with respect. They are there to do business, which, when done well, benefits all parties involved.
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Convention Tip #2 – Know the Costs
AKA Enough Money to Have Fun
For any convention you attend, there will be some financial costs – admission ticket, hotel, travel, etc. The earlier you plan and save for these costs, the more money you can have to enjoy yourself while actually at the convention.
