I asked this question on Facebook: “Why do poorly written books sell well?” Here’s the feedback I received:
- Some spoke of the importance of story (and I agree.) A poorly written book with a knockout story will sell. We are
Craft
3 Reasons to Attend a Writer’s Conference.
Blogger: Michelle Ule
Sitting in for Wendy Lawton
A writer’s conference can be a valuable investment in a writing career.
Photo by Andraz Lazic (Unsplash)
Learning more about the craft, making friends, and building connections is why I …
What’s the Story on Backstory?
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
One of the biggest challenges for novelists—new and seasoned alike—is avoiding too much backstory in the opening of the book. A lot of people ask me questions about backstory, and often argue with me about it. So …
Fiction Craft and Story
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
I often have discussions with authors about craft, or writing technique, vs. having a great story. Obviously, the formula for a good book includes both.
Craft refers to all the mechanics of fiction: plot, characterization, …
Why Attend a Writer’s Conference?
Blogger: Michelle Ule
Filling in for Rachel, Janet and Wendy over the next three days as they attend, and I write about, the Mount Hermon Christian Writer’s Conference.
Why Should You Attend a Writer’s Conference?
Writing can be a lonely …
The Exclamation Point!!!
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
When I was an editor, I found myself the heartless eliminator of … exclamation points!!! Seriously, I developed a hatred for them! People tend to WAY overuse them! Not to mention italics and bold, and that …
Finding an Agent: The One-Two Punch
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
If I were to give you one piece of advice about your agent search, it would be this: Employ a two-part strategy.
Stand Out. The writing field is crowded. Your biggest challenge is to stand out. Think …
The Most Important Thing
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
We talk so often about all the elements necessary for a writer to (a) get an agent (b) get a contract (c) find his readership and (d) build a successful career. As a blog reader your head …