Never one to be outdone by cute reindeer, the bat is back with another round of great podcasts.
Happy Holidays
I’m still recovering from my top secret assignment to help Santa spread literary cheer over this past holiday weekend.
Personality Goes A Long Way
Imagine… instead of slaving over proposals, outlines, chapter summaries, market analysis… imagine if you could just talk your way into a publishing deal.
Quite a Ballsy Move
Many authors obsess over Amazon. They worry about their rankings, the reviews, and the overall visibility for their book.
Books as Structural Support
Today’s value-minded consumer wants products that exceed expectations. It isn’t enough that the television has a good picture.
Underrated Writers
Syntax of Things continues to spread the word with the 2006 Underrated Writers List.
Still More on Hooks
A few days ago, I mentioned Miss Snark’s advice on crafting a great hook. Well now,
How’s This for Determination?
There is a fantastic quote in the January 2007 issue of Playboy that reveals the determination of a young aspiring author.
An Amazing Collection
The Washington Post reports: “Working entirely on her own, spending her librarian’s salary and later her Social Security checks,
Don’t Act Like You’re Best Pals
I recently had lunch with an agent from one of the major Hollywood agencies. I’ll leave it up to you to guess.
Miss Snark on Writing Hooks
Miss Snark offers advice on writing hooks in query letters.
Hannah on Noir
Mississippi author Barry Hannah, the nightwatchman, writes about noir and teaching the genrein the new issue of The Oxford American.
Enough Already
I’ve about had it with a couple of commercials.
The shocking car crash thing was pretty cool,
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