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Why Do Some Poorly Written Books Sell Well?

January 16, 2022 //  by Mary DeMuth//  33 Comments

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
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3 Reasons to Attend a Writer’s Conference.

July 20, 2020 //  by Michelle Ule//  15 Comments

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)

But why?

Learning more about the craft, making friends, and building connections is why I …

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What’s the Story on Backstory?

March 7, 2017 //  by Rachelle Gardner//  30 Comments

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 …

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Fiction Craft and Story

March 23, 2016 //  by Rachelle Gardner//  34 Comments

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, …

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Why Attend a Writer’s Conference?

March 22, 2016 //  by Michelle Ule//  14 Comments

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 …

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The Exclamation Point!!!

April 7, 2015 //  by Rachelle Gardner//  47 Comments

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 …

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Finding an Agent: The One-Two Punch

July 10, 2012 //  by Wendy Lawton//  75 Comments

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 …

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The Most Important Thing

May 15, 2012 //  by Wendy Lawton//  97 Comments

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 …

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