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The Elements of a Great Book Event - video
Carol Hoenig
Preparation is the key to planning a great book event. Publishing consultant and bookstore owner Carol Hoenig says that the author needs to take initiative and make it happen: manage invitations, contact venues that align with a topic in the book,...
over 9 years ago
Events
Book Signings
How can I improve my craft and become a better writer?
Author Learning Center
Question: How can I improve my craft and become a better writer? Answer: Great writing isn’t just about using ideas, words, and sentences to communicate or tell a story; it’s about knowing how to put these and other elements together in a compelling...
over 2 years ago
Author Learning Center
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Writing Cinematically - video
Elmore Leonard
What does it mean to write cinematically? Listen in as bestselling author Elmore Leonard, who has several books turned into movies, discusses whether or not he can picture the story in a film as he's writing the book.
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Finding Your Voice
Writing Cinematically - podcast
Elmore Leonard
What does it mean to write cinematically? Listen in as bestselling author Elmore Leonard, who has several books turned into movies, discusses whether or not he can picture the story in a film as he's writing the book. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Finding Your Voice
Determining the Age Group for Children's Books - podcast
Author Learning Center
The reading level in children's books is important for a book's market. It determines the approximate age of your target audience. Jennifer Emmett, vice president and editorial director of children's books for National Geographic Books, describes what...
over 9 years ago
Children's Books
Age Groups
Determining the Age Group for Children's Books - video
Jennifer Emmett
The reading level in children's books is important for a book's market. It determines the approximate age of your target audience. Jennifer Emmett, vice president and editorial director of children's books for National Geographic Books, describes what...
over 9 years ago
Children's Books
Age Groups
The Overlap Between Writing and Photography - video
Peggy Kelsey
Author and photographer Peggy Kelsey describes the connection between writing and photography and how they both require vision, commitment, and flexibility.
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
Creating Your Writing Roadmap - video
Cyndi Hughes
Cyndi Hughes, president of Cynthia Hughes Literary Consulting, discusses a writing roadmap and how it can help you attain your goals.
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
Creating Your Writing Roadmap - podcast
Cyndi Hughes
Cyndi Hughes, president of Cynthia Hughes Literary Consulting, discusses a writing roadmap and how it can help you attain your goals. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
The Overlap Between Writing and Photography - podcast
Peggy Kelsey
Author and photographer Peggy Kelsey describes the connection between writing and photography and how they both require vision, commitment, and flexibility. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
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