Playful homage to Fuse by Julianna Baggott
From my blog: http://demoncavern.blogspot.com/The Demon enjoyed Pure by Julianna Baggott (nothing like a good dystopian novel on a rainy day to cheer me up!). The second book in the trilogy,…See More
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Using a haiku to describe a book
Here's an interesting exercise: pick a haiku and try to imagine which book that poem describes. Here are some examples using haiku from Bashō, the famed Japanese poet of the Edo era. Feel free to add…Continue
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Who really believes print is dead?
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The above is from New Toons on the Blog and is based on a tweet from Hope Larson.Does anyone really believe…Continue
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Creative Ways to Overcome Writer's Block
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Apparently this paper was actually published!And that leads me to ask: what creative, wacky, mind-jarring, beyond-the-pale and gumption-building techniques have you used, or heard about, to overcome…Continue
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The synopsis - is it evil?
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This discussion for is those of us who are aspiring authors and currently seeking a literary agent. You know the process: send a scintillating, one-page query letter along with a two-page synopsis…Continue
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ZERO CONFIDENCE FAIRY TALES I have an idea for an anthology series to which I would like to lay claim: Zero Confidence Fairy Tales. Each collection would feature stories by famous writers imagining ways to overcome the challenge of losing one's confidence.The first book in the series would offer the following challenge to our intrepid writers: Imagine a curse has been laid upon you; it drains every last bit of your confidence as a writer. Each time you confront the blank page, the horror of…See More
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Announcing my new novel!I have put it up for sale on Amazon.com.He was destined to become a writer,but first, he needs to become a hero!Deep in a cavern, far beneath the Black Mountain, the Demon rages! Out there, somewhere, is a very…See More
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Why do query letters fail? A survey of the most respected literary agents reveals, in their own words, four reasons they've probably rejected your query letter: “To whom it may concern” no longer works at this agency; we fired him/her years ago.You propose to write a novel that is “somewhere between Gone with the Wind and The Little Engine that Could.” Frankly, my dear, I don’t think you can, I don’t think you can, I don’t think you can.Thank you for assuring us that your manuscript is…See More
Allen Liff posted a discussionUsing a haiku to describe a book
Here's an interesting exercise: pick a haiku and try to imagine which book that poem describes. Here are some examples using haiku from Bashō, the famed Japanese poet of the Edo era. Feel free to add more examples.In my new clothingI feel so different, I mustlook like someone else (The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain) With dewdrops dripping,I wish somehow I could washthis perishing world (The Road by Cormac McCarthy) Taking a nap,Feet plantedAgainst a cool wall. (Tom Sawyer by Mark…See More
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Desperadeaux: Being the tale of a Mouse, Billy the Kid,Some Vigilantes, and a Pocketful Full of Gold CoinsThis eagerly awaited sequel to Despereaux features Desperadeaux, who is none other than the nephew of Despereaux.Unlike his uncle, Desperadeaux finds himself bored with the provincial ennui of Europe, the self-absorbed inanity endemic to…See More
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The above is from New Toons on the Blog and is based on a tweet from Hope Larson.Does anyone really believe print is dead? I suspect that print is going to be a lot like Mark Twain: the report of its death is an exaggeration. What do you think?See More
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The above is from New Toons on the Blog and is based on a tweet from Hope Larson.Does anyone really believe print is dead? I suspect that print is going to be a lot like Mark Twain: the report of its death is an exaggeration. What do you think?See More
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I'd like to start a discussion about imaginative ways to promote a book.For example, in 1997 Al Fahden was looking for a way to promote his book, Innovation on Demand. So he opened a bookstore in downtown Minneapolis that was stocked with just one title, Innovation on Demand. Acustomer walking into the bookstore might go to the Self-help section and find…Innovation on Demand! Anothercustomer goes to the Exercise section and find…Innovation on Demand!You can read the article,…See More
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Playful homage to Fuse by Julianna Baggott
From my blog: http://demoncavern.blogspot.com/
The Demon enjoyed Pure by Julianna Baggott (nothing like a good dystopian novel on a rainy…
Continue Posted on February 24, 2013 at 8:55am
The Zero Heroes Writing Challenge
This is a follow-up to my Zero Confidence Fairy Tales post (see below). This time I would like to propose an anthology where famous writers write short stories addressing the following challenge:
We all have our heroes, be it real or fictional. But what if you woke up one day and realized you could not…
Posted on February 1, 2013 at 10:03am
Short Story: That's the Finest I've Ever Known
You can read it here: That's the Finest I've Ever Known
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ZERO CONFIDENCE FAIRY TALES
ZERO CONFIDENCE FAIRY TALES
I have an idea for an anthology series to which I would like to lay claim: Zero Confidence Fairy Tales. Each collection would feature stories by famous writers imagining ways to overcome the challenge of losing one's confidence.
The first book in the series would offer the following challenge to our intrepid writers:
Imagine a curse has been laid upon you; it drains every last bit of your confidence as a writer. Each time you confront…
ContinuePosted on January 30, 2013 at 11:33am
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- At 1:07pm on December 4, 2012,
AuthorPamela Cash said… Hi! I’m new to bookblog. I would be happy to follow your blog and click “Like” on your face book if you will do the same for me. If so, please send me your info. My info is: chausikuseries.blogspot.com and facebook.com/chausikuseries. Thanks!
- At 11:47pm on October 17, 2011,
Eric Maywar said…
Hi,
If you are interested in growing the people following your blog, I would be happy to follow yours if you follow mine.
I own a used bookstore and my blog has posts about bookstore life, author-led discussions, literary games, and customer reviews. www.classicsusedbooks.com.
If you do decide to follow, make sure to let me know so I can return the favor.
Thanks!
Eric Maywar
- At 7:48am on November 10, 2010,
Steve Piacente said… - Alan, I'm having a book party at the National Press Club next Tues. If think you might like to come, send me your email and I'll send you an invite.
- At 7:22am on November 10, 2010, Steve Piacente said…
- For what it's worth, I had a pretty good agent who couldn't sell the book, so I decided to self publish. Check out my blog, which details the journey so far...http://www.getbella.com/blog/
- At 11:15am on November 9, 2010, Steve Piacente said…
- Hey, Allen, I see you're in DC. How did you find out about Book Blogs? Have you found it helpful to interact with others in this group?
- At 10:28am on November 4, 2010,
Kimberly Hulst said… - Thanks for the comment.
I'm working on draft five at this moment of my novel. It's tough getting noticed in this business.
Congrats on having finished your first one.
- At 8:52pm on October 11, 2010,
Kate Evangelista said… - I know what you mean. At the moment, I have my work with a couple of agents and I'm expecting a call this week from one. Here's to hoping and the crossing of fingers. :-)
- At 6:15pm on October 11, 2010,
Kate Lindsay said…
- Welcome! I hope you had a good weekend :) I just wanted to introduce myself, and my blog, The Book Buff: Book Reviews for Regular People. Check it out at http://www.thebookbuff.blogspot.com
There is always a giveaway going on at The Book Buff, click on the book title for more info:
The Aristobrats by best selling author Jennifer Solow (YA)
The Island (audiobook) by New York Times best seller Elin Hilderbrand (Women's Contemporary Fiction)
Texas Roads by Cathy Bryant (Christian Fiction/Romance)
It can be a bit overwhelming around here at first, so if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
-Kate the Book Buff
- At 12:04am on October 11, 2010, Kate Evangelista said…
- Hi Allen,
Welcome to Book Blogs! When you have the time, please come and visit me at: http://kateevangelistarandr.blogspot.com/
Hope to see you there,
Kate
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