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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer’s Digest
Get on the cutting edge of today’s publishing trends and how authors can succeed in a world of fast-paced technological change, guided by the editors of Writer’s Digest. You’ll get an inside look at the work, play, and passion of the publishing business and find practical tools for success.
Share Your Stories Using Broadcastr
A new iPhone app just launched this month that I’ve already fallen in love with. It’s called Broadcastr. I had an opportunity to talk with one of the founders, Scott Lindenbaum, while … Read more
Where Should You List Your Manuscript's Word Count?
Q I’m ready to send out my manuscript to agents, and I’m finishing the final formatting touches. Do I include a word count on the manuscript, or will mentioning it in the … Read more
Creating Memoir That’s Bigger Than Me, Me, Me
Today’s guest post is from Tracy Seeley, author of My Ruby Slippers. Visit her site, or find out more about her book. – Memoir tells stories from our own lives. It says, … Read more
Best Tweets on Break (SXSW)
Best Tweets is on break due to SXSW, where I’ve been speaking and attending panels. We’ll be back next week. Keep an eye out for my special project releasing on April 1, … Read more
The Best Education for Writing Memoir
Today’s post is from regular guest and favorite, Darrelyn Saloom. Follow her on Twitter, or read her previous guest posts. Pictured above: Darrelyn’s mother in 1969 as she works her way to … Read more
Catch SXSW PubCamp Streaming Live!
Tomorrow I’ll be giving a brief talk at SXSW PubCamp in Austin, along with some outstanding speakers from the publishing industry. The free event is now wait-listed, but catch it live and … Read more
Ask the Agent Power Panel
This weekend, Writer’s Digest is hosting its first online “power panel” that features 4 agents ready to answer all of your questions related to getting published. The price of $129 comes with: … Read more
The Relationship Between Authors, Agents and Publishers
Today’s guest post is by John Rember, author of MFA in a Box, as well as a memoir and two short story collections. He is Writer at Large at The College of … Read more
The Future of the Novelist
This week, I’ll be at SXSWi in Austin, where I’m presenting a brief session on your publishing options at PubCamp (free!), and moderating a SXSWi panel, The Self-Publishing Novelist. I can’t envision … Read more
Are Online Images Fair Game to Use On Your Blog?
Q: Recently someone informed me that I violated copyright [by posting] one of his cartoons on my blog. I apologized and removed the image. Now I’m worried about other images I’ve used. … Read more
