Writerly Ways
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cornerofmadnessI had a bit ready for this but grading took forever and now I'm tired and brain dead. I will leave you with this, authors tend to have to read their own stuff out loud at some point. I went to an indie local author's talk at the library. Her reading was...less than stellar. You can tell she's nervous in front of crowds.
You're an introvert? Yes that might be an issue. Doing these talks are considered a vital part of marketing and whether you're traditional or indie you're going to be expected to help in marketing. I've done reads. Yes they can be nerve wracking. They can be fun. They can make you go, why the hell did I not ever read this out loud BEFORE publishing because that sentence I just heard out loud is absolute shit?
Not all of us are good at doing voices (I'm not really) but what we do need to learn is how not to talk at 90 mph. It is one of those things you need to practice.
And while we're on this, a lot of indie/self pubbers want in on the audio book. There has been a lot said about this. Let me offer my own thoughts. Unless you're good at reading, I don't suggest doing it yourself. Many authors aren't good at this and a bad read isn't going to help matters. (Neil Gaiman is excellent at reading his. I'm jealous). You can hire people and just like with the cover art you can spend a little, you can spend a lot and it is overwhelming.
You can get out there and listen to samples such as by S.L. Albert (full disclosure, she's a friend of mine, just getting started so her prices are currently reasonable)
OPEN CALLS
Out of Darkness suicide prevention anthology
Limeoncello Winter 2022 Own Voices only (LGBT, POC, Disabled)
Interstellar Flight Press Will Be Open For Horror Novellas! I want to do this but I NEED a beta reader for my novella!!
Aggadah Try It Is Open To Novels, Novellas, And Collections Own Voice (Jewish authors)
The Quarterly Journal – Ends
Dose of Dread October 2022 (Early Listing) flashfic
Other & Different (Early Listing) This anthology will include only adult (18+) creators from marginalised and/or underrepresented communities or backgrounds.
Planet Scumm #16
Links from around the web
How To Write Lovecraftian Horror here.
Use Your Library to Save Your Library
Why Don’t Editors Buy My Stories
How to Make Money by Writing Books: 8 Tips for Success
Book Publishing Terms: What Every Author Needs To Know
Why Amazon Keywords Matter For Your Book
Book Metadata: What The Heck Is That?
From Betty
The Second Most Important Thing
Flesh Out Your Character with Want vs. Need
Five Ways Readers Can Help Their Favorite Authors
Is the Biggest Publisher the Best Publisher for You?
Do You Need Personal Experience to Write About Something?
Six Types of Character Flaws
Fear Thesaurus Entry: Not Being Believed
You're an introvert? Yes that might be an issue. Doing these talks are considered a vital part of marketing and whether you're traditional or indie you're going to be expected to help in marketing. I've done reads. Yes they can be nerve wracking. They can be fun. They can make you go, why the hell did I not ever read this out loud BEFORE publishing because that sentence I just heard out loud is absolute shit?
Not all of us are good at doing voices (I'm not really) but what we do need to learn is how not to talk at 90 mph. It is one of those things you need to practice.
And while we're on this, a lot of indie/self pubbers want in on the audio book. There has been a lot said about this. Let me offer my own thoughts. Unless you're good at reading, I don't suggest doing it yourself. Many authors aren't good at this and a bad read isn't going to help matters. (Neil Gaiman is excellent at reading his. I'm jealous). You can hire people and just like with the cover art you can spend a little, you can spend a lot and it is overwhelming.
You can get out there and listen to samples such as by S.L. Albert (full disclosure, she's a friend of mine, just getting started so her prices are currently reasonable)
OPEN CALLS
Out of Darkness suicide prevention anthology
Limeoncello Winter 2022 Own Voices only (LGBT, POC, Disabled)
Interstellar Flight Press Will Be Open For Horror Novellas! I want to do this but I NEED a beta reader for my novella!!
Aggadah Try It Is Open To Novels, Novellas, And Collections Own Voice (Jewish authors)
The Quarterly Journal – Ends
Dose of Dread October 2022 (Early Listing) flashfic
Other & Different (Early Listing) This anthology will include only adult (18+) creators from marginalised and/or underrepresented communities or backgrounds.
Planet Scumm #16
Links from around the web
How To Write Lovecraftian Horror here.
Use Your Library to Save Your Library
Why Don’t Editors Buy My Stories
How to Make Money by Writing Books: 8 Tips for Success
Book Publishing Terms: What Every Author Needs To Know
Why Amazon Keywords Matter For Your Book
Book Metadata: What The Heck Is That?
From Betty
The Second Most Important Thing
Flesh Out Your Character with Want vs. Need
Five Ways Readers Can Help Their Favorite Authors
Is the Biggest Publisher the Best Publisher for You?
Do You Need Personal Experience to Write About Something?
Six Types of Character Flaws
Fear Thesaurus Entry: Not Being Believed
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