elma's almanac

Thursday, March 19, 2015

copyright & digital media

Somewhat enlightening article here: http://www.editorandpublisher.com/Newsletter/Columns/Digital-Publishing--Publishing-Dilemma

Elma Schemenauer CONSIDER THE SUNFLOWERS: 1940s-era novel about love, Mennonites, faith, & betrayal. Info at http://elmams.wix.com/sflwrs Order from Chapters online http://tinyurl.com/nsylp5j or Borealis Press http://tinyurl.com/lfdo9pf

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

don't start a novel this way

Article on bad ways to start a novel: http://www.wattpad.com/4667955-bad-ways-to-start-a-novel

kids' book contest: American history & biography

Contest for children’s books about American history and/or Americans in history: http://www.gratefulamericanbookprize.com/

Monday, March 16, 2015

call for info: health & fitness books

Needed: Information from publishers with forthcoming health, diet, and fitness books. Pub. dates: May–October. New books only; no reprints, please. Submission does not guarantee inclusion. Please email pitches and links to artwork to features@publishersweekly.com by no later than Mar. 25, and put “Call for info: Health & Fitness” in the subject line.

Friday, March 13, 2015

spring books about sustainability & environment

For a feature marking Earth Day (Apr. 22), publishers with spring titles about sustainability and the environment can send info to features@publishersweekly.com by Mar. 23.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

rules for writing fiction

Authors have many opinions on how to write fiction. Here are some: http://www.theguardian.com/books/2010/feb/20/ten-rules-for-writing-fiction-part-one

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Twitter-pitch your book to agents March 11

You can pitch your book to literary agents tomorrow Wednesday March 11 on Twitter. Details here: http://tinyurl.com/kjdhm4n . Even if no agent is interested, it will be great practice distilling the essence of your book to a few words.