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Roser Caminals-Heath on Writing and Translating The American Seduction - video
Roser Caminals-Heath
Literary translator and author Roser Caminals-Heath felt a calling to write her nonfiction book, The American Seduction, which she is currently in the process of translating into English. This collection of stories was inspired by her memorable moments...
over 8 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
Roser Caminals-Heath on Writing The Street of the Three Beds - podcast
Roser Caminals-Heath
To author Roser Caminals-Heath, writing a book is like a puzzle, and it's not complete until all of the pieces come together. Her novel, The Street of the Three Beds,is a historical crime story set in the late nineteenth century in Barcelona. Living...
over 8 years ago
Fiction
Setting
Finding Publishing Opportunities for Nonfiction Stories and Articles
Janet Mitchell
Author and speaker Janet Mitchell has had her nonfiction writing published in major spiritual magazines and books including Today's Christian Woman, Guideposts, and Chicken Soup for the Soul . She's found these publishing opportunities through in-person...
over 5 years ago
Preparation
Choosing a Path
Important Magic System Variables that Fantasy Writers Need to Consider
C.R. Rowenson
Using your imagination and creativity in fiction is key to writing an interesting and engaging story. Fantasy writers often have to take their creativity to the next level with the world building and magic system development for their stories. Fantasy...
over 2 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
Roser Caminals-Heath on Writing and Translating The American Seduction - podcast
Roser Caminals-Heath
Literary translator and author Roser Caminals-Heath felt a calling to write her nonfiction book, The American Seduction, which she is currently in the process of translating into English. This collection of stories was inspired by her memorable moments...
over 8 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
If I’ve signed my book rights over to a publisher, how can I get those rights back?
Author Learning Center
Disclaimer: This article provides an overview of the basic principles of publishing contracts and rights reversion in the United States. The material contained in this article is NOT legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client or other confidential...
over 1 year ago
Author Learning Center
Ask Keith
Book Sales: What is a Book's Pricing Path for Traditionally Published Authors? - article
Molly Blaisdell
An author receives 10% to 15% of income from the price of a traditionally published book. New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Brandewyne offers a thorough discussion of traditional author royalties on her website if you wish to study this topic...
over 8 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Booksellers
Effective Writing - Using a schedule, triggering creativity, and more - article
Bob Martin
I don’t write every day. Some days, I get up early in the morning with an idea I’ve thought about during the night and I start writing. Before I know it, it’s evening, and the whole day has gone by. Other times, I don’t write for days. Some people are...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
Effective Writing Habits - Frequency, Multiple Projects, and More - article
Mike Johnson
I don’t write every day. Some days, I get up early in the morning with an idea I’ve thought about during the night and I start writing. Before I know it, it’s evening, and the whole day has gone by. Other times, I don’t write for days. Some people are...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
5 Elements of Plot and How to Use Them to Build Your Novel
Author Learning Center
What is a Plot? To put it simply: you can’t have a story without a plot. It doesn’t matter if you have a strong concept, an incredible cast of characters, an important message, or all three. If you don’t have a plot, you don’t have a story. So...
over 6 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
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