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Writer’s Toolbox: It’s here! Word tracker for 2013
I adore Nora Roberts. The first romance novel I ever read was Divine Evil, and I’ve been in love with Roberts’ books ever since. Whether you enjoy her novels or not, you have to admire her dedication the profession. Her book-list says it all. She writes … Continue reading →
Writers’ Toolbox: The Ultimate Character Sheet
Fire Eyes in the Dark created The Ultimate Character Sheet. It’s a red link at the bottom of her Writing Aids page. I’m very impressed with the detail this sheet goes into. If you’re looking for a little help getting … Continue reading →
Writers’ Toolbox: Formatting Your eBook (Part 2)
I apologize for my lack of posts lately. Things have gotten crazy around here, but I have a lot of new resources to share with authors when I do find the time. First on the list is part 2 of T.A. Grey’s eBook formatting guide.
Writers’ Toolbox: Formatting Your eBook (Part 1)
T.A. Grey has created an excellent post on how to customize the inside of your self-published ebook. She’d decided to break the instructions up into sections, Formatting your eBook (Part 1) is available now.
Writers’ Toolbox: 10 Checkpoints for Your Scene
Every scene in your book should count, whether its purpose is to further the plot or build empathy for your characters. This is why I liked the article 10 Checkpoints for Your Scene. It’s a neat little checklist that will … Continue reading →

From Writer Beware's Files: Seven Prolific Vanity Publishers (Plus An Honorable Mention)
Posted by Victoria Strauss for Writer Beware®Vanity publishers, unfortunately, are not in short supply. Writer Beware's files include hundreds of them, large and small. But there's a select few about which we hear most often, via writers' questions and complaints. These companies reel in scores, hundreds, and even thousands of writers, often d […]
How Predatory Companies Are Trying to Hijack Your Publisher Search, Part 2
Posted by Victoria Strauss for Writer Beware®Last year, I published a post on the perils of searching for a publisher on the internet using general phrases like "how to get published" or "how to find a publisher".While such searches turn up excellent resources (such as Jane Friedman's Start Here: How to Get Your Book Published), a lo […]
Awards Profiteers: How Writers Can Recognize Them and Why They Should Avoid Them
Posted by Victoria Strauss for Writer Beware Lately I'm seeing frequent ads on Facebook for high-entry fee literary awards, such as the International Book Awards ($89 per entry, though if you enter by April 30 you can get a special early bird rate of $69). It's sponsored by American Book Fest (formerly known, at various times, as USA Book News, JPX […]