Writers’ roundup

Writers' Roundup: July 2

July 2, 2010

Wow, lots less time to go through my Google Reader this week now that I have clients! But it’s a good trade. Here’s what I’ve got for you: At The Huffington Post, a publicist asks, Does Twitter sell books? Why, yes. Yes it does. Punky Brewster is coming out with a memoir! Well, the woman […]

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Writers' Roundup: June 25

June 25, 2010

Just finished yet another revision of the manuscript! It changed and improved more dramatically this time than ever before. Super excited. My favorite links from this week: How a career break can help you find your next job, from Briefcase to Backpack. Advice from a literary agent on how to pick competitive titles for your […]

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Writers' Roundup: June 18

June 18, 2010

Busy, busy week! My favorite links: What’s the best way for writers to deal with contradictory feedback? Literary agent Rachelle Gardner weighs in. If you’re new to Twitter, Marian Schembari is giving away free profile critiques. She’s good. Take advantage. “Hating your book isn’t a sign that it’s time to move on — it means […]

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Writers' Roundup: June 11

June 11, 2010

As usual, my favorite links from the week! Pretty eclectic mix today: Advice on asking questions from a reporter-turned-stock-analyst. I love the art of asking questions, and Andrea James is right on the mark. A hilarious yet so-true post at Dating Detox on the pros and cons of being single and in a relationship. I […]

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Writers' Roundup: June 4

June 3, 2010

As much as I love you all, it was nice to get away from the blog and Twitter and the noise of the Internet during my trip to Amsterdam. But now I’m back, knee-deep in my Google Reader and Twitter links to bring you my favorites. Chris Brogan says Your Blog is Not Your Job. […]

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Writers' Roundup: May 21

May 21, 2010

Happy Friday! My favorite links from this week: Is travel writing becoming by and for the wealthy? Travel writer Jason Cochran brings up some good points in this post. Writer Courtney Kane says second-hand books come into our lives when we’re supposed to read them. Love it. Some advice on describing places in your travel […]

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Writers' Roundup: May 14

May 14, 2010

Thanks to all of you who left encouraging notes on my good-news post this week. I feel your love! My list of links is short this week: From the Book Examiner, 30 famous authors who were once rejected. (I’ve already been rejected, so all I have to do to qualify is become famous!) I recently […]

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Writers' Roundup: May 7

May 7, 2010

Some good things have happened over the last two weeks. Well, one good book-related thing in particular. I’ll share the details here on Monday. (Or you can follow me on Twitter, where I’ve already spilled the beans.) To hold you over, a few of my favorite links from this week: Author Dani Shapiro (who I […]

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Writers' Roundup: April 30

April 30, 2010

Hooray for links! Mashable tells us how freelancers are using social media for real results. If you’re not doing this, you’re missing opportunities. MediaBistro’s GalleyCat offers a list of the best books on writing. Be sure to read through the comments for more recommendations. Why are chef’s memoirs popular with people who don’t care to […]

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Writers' Roundup: April 23

April 23, 2010

It’s Friday! That means links: The Boston Globe brings us the story of a Pulitzer-winning novelist who almost went unpublished. While we’re on the topic of Pulitzers, I also enjoyed this article from The Washington Post about what the prize won’t do for a reporter and the subjects of his work. Do tell-all memoirs really […]

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