BookExpo America 2009 is underway in NYC! This is more of a tradeshow for booksellers and publishing industry types than a than a conference for readers or writers, but there's something for everyone. If you're in the vicinity, stop by the Jacob Javitts Center.
Ever heard of this one? SoCNoC It's pronounced "Sock-Nock", the Southern Cross Novel Challenge, hosted by a writers group out of New Zealand, the Kiwi Writers. This month's write 1k words per day didn't go so well. Too many distractions -- birthdays, school end-of-year events, weekends away, holidays... Know of anything significant going on in June? Other than an end of the month trip, I don't, so I think I have a better shot at remaining focused with this one. I'm going to use it to try to practice writing tight, consistent feedback I got from my contest judges. Do I need a challenge to write? No, but it helps. Gives me a target to shoot for, with some degree of accountability to others.
Is this such a thing as one too many posts on publishing royalties? Nahhh, not if by the time you actually get a royalty check, you'll be a pro in understanding why you got what you got. Here's one more.
Literary agent Nathan Bransford blogged about taking a chance on a young agent.
And another tidbit that comes from Mr. Bransford, author Cynthia posts "Cynsational News & Giveaways, a weekly roundup of publishing news and book giveaways.
Agent Chip MacGregor (doesn't that make him sound like some sort of spy?) gets to the nitty-gritty in plain English (as he always does) on the Google Book Settlement.
Romance University? A blog about all things writing romance. This one still seems to be getting underway, but it looks like it will be fun and informative.
Peace & Blessings,
Patricia
Tampa Bay Writing Examiner
Stay focused. Be deliberate. Believe.
Peace & Blessings,
Patricia
Stay focused. Be deliberate. Believe.
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