Sentences with phrase «fiction writing experience»

With over 20 years of professional marketing and fiction writing experience, I realized it was time to apply my expertise to my own indie publishing company.

Not exact matches

Valerie Dansereau has experience writing both fiction and nonfiction.

In some respects I write as a kind of middle man between the seminary and the pew, but I'm also interested in examining ideas and experiences in the forms of nonfiction stories and am moving toward fiction.

With experience in production management, directing, and writing, her primary passion is creative producing in documentary and hybrid doc - fiction films.

If you add in the fact that Alice Sebold's past experience (as outlined in «Lucky») clearly colours the type of fiction she writes and how it makes me feel uncomfortable in the same way that anime's fascination with the atomic bomb does, then you'll understand why I was more than a little disappointed with The Lovely Bones.

Write regularly, write about what you know, imitate writers you admire, don't be afraid of rejection... — those tips and more from an experienced editor of fiction for young reaWrite regularly, write about what you know, imitate writers you admire, don't be afraid of rejection... — those tips and more from an experienced editor of fiction for young reawrite about what you know, imitate writers you admire, don't be afraid of rejection... — those tips and more from an experienced editor of fiction for young readers!

Michelle has traveled around the world, from Zimbabwe to India, she also got married in India inspiring her seventh book: Rebel Queen, and her experiences at archaeological sites were what inspired her to write historical fiction.

In our experience, it's much easier to write about facts than fiction.

Our experienced fiction and nonfiction editors know what agents and publishers want and will provide a detailed, written critique of your opening, a candid assessment of whether or not your work is ready for the marketplace, and specific suggestions to make your opening more captivating.

Experienced writing coach, author and publisher Darcy Pattison has created an appealing author platform with a blog for fiction writers.

It was actually the experience of handling a lengthy bill (with more than 400 pages of legislative text) that gave me the confidence that I could write a novel - length piece of fiction.

An intriguing description of the kind of fiction or nonfiction you write, as well as what the reader can hope to learn or experience by reading your books.

Whether you're a first - time author or an experienced veteran; whether your book is self - published or traditionally - published; whether you write fiction or non-fiction, Sell Your Book Like Wildfire is your surefire guide for book marketing success!

She is interested in women's fiction that hits that sweet spot between literary and mainstream and has a passion for Southern voices, historical dramas, suspense with a well - developed protagonist, and writing that illuminates the multicultural experience.

He has written about his experiences working with monks of Sera Jey monastery and has published short fiction in several literary journals including Ecclectica, Stirring, and Convergence.

For fiction writers, readers may be looking for a writer who has some kind of life experience that led to the writing of the book.

In Locke's experience at the time of the original writing of her first draft, historical fiction and historical mystery were not widely published genres and many publishers were reluctant to invest in the title.

I do not have any experience in writing or publishing fiction.

I especially value her perspective because she has experience in both the non-fiction and fiction worlds (in addition to writing, blogging, and podcasting about indy publishing, she also authors the ARKANE action adventure thriller series and the London Psychic crime thrillers).

Writing (fiction especially) is an end in itself, and writing a book for the experience of the creative process is a perfectly noble enWriting (fiction especially) is an end in itself, and writing a book for the experience of the creative process is a perfectly noble enwriting a book for the experience of the creative process is a perfectly noble endeavor.

My advice comes from my personal experiences on writing fiction for adult and teen markets and what has worked for me.

Two decades of experience writing fiction and nonfiction books, pitching projects to agents and publishers, and reaching readers through effective PR have boosted the careers of traditionally published and indie authors.

While I agree with Kristen that blogging makes us write «leaner, meaner, faster, and cleaner», so does short story writing, so does flash fiction writing, and so does a few rounds with an experienced editor over your novel.

If you want to write bestselling commercial fiction, look for groups filled with experienced authors who publish like clockwork.

Former NYPD cop Conlon wrote about his experiences in the memoir Blue Blood (2004), and now, like Joseph Wambaugh, he turns to fiction with equally strong results.

Fiction writing and journalism, in my experience, are really excellent training grounds for each other.

Sweeney, who didn't start writing fiction until her 40s, has a knack for describing the complicated relationships between adult siblings, something that she has experience with as the oldest of four children.

This is my experience of waiting to hear about being shortlisted for a major writing prize, the Sunday Times EFG Private Bank Short Story Award, the world's largest short fiction award.

In my experience, it seems that continuity errors in fiction writing are most likely to occur when the author revises sections in separate chunks, when the author puts aside the novel for a few days and then returns to it again, and when the wires of the author and developmental editor cross while making content changes.

She has years of experience with blogging and writing non-fiction and fiction books.

Gary talks about his experiences growing up with pulp fiction, how he became involved with writing New Pulp,

I have also written Young Adult fiction, so I have some experience with action heroes and adventure.

When he began delving into fiction writing, his experience in the music industry steeled him for the process of venturing into another realm of publication.

While at St. Martin's Mr. McCormack wrote a book titled The Fiction Editor, drawing on his long experience in that capacity.

If you start letting the experience of the writing influence you on what you do with your fiction, you are doomed.

Allyson has more than 25 years» experience in writing and editing, and has spent many of those editing fiction and creative nonfiction for major publishers including HarperCollins, Random House, and House of Anansi.

Thus, writing flash fiction can be a beneficial exercise for both new writers who are developing their styles and experienced writers honing their craft.

She loves meeting and working with publishers as well as authors of all experience levels — though she has a special passion for working with independent authors and those new to the craft, as well as those writing science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, suspense, or any combination thereof.

«Once in a while, a novel comes along so remarkable in its quality that it stands out not only as an example of what well - written fiction should be, but also as a satisfying reading experience all by itself... one of the most extraordinarily fine novels published in the past fifty years.»

Nancy Stohlman and Kathy Fish have 25 years of combined experience writing, publishing, and teaching flash fiction, and they are bringing their expertise together in a new venture — to gather serious writers of flash fiction together in amazing locations in order to generate ideas, friendships, craft lessons, and give you the precious gift of time and inspiration for your writing.

For fiction, if you have a writing degree, you should play your card, but if not, you may still have relevant experience.

Edition is a part of a large family of publishing companies, therefore we have accumulated a wealth of experience in publishing and distributing many types of written works, from academic to popular science and fiction.

But it wasn't until the fiction writing bug hit me that I realized that I could use my years of marketing and consulting experience not only to help myself, but to help fellow writers.

As an internationally renowned clairvoyant advisor with experience in many different areas of metaphysics and as a paranormal romantic suspense author, Melissa wrote an article about the emergence of the psychic fiction genre for Romantic Times BOOKclub Magazine.

Kathy Fish and Nancy Stohlman have 25 years of combined experience writing, publishing, and teaching flash fiction, and they are bringing their expertise together.

Whether you write fiction or just read it, Virginia Smith's latest book will be an enjoyable experience.

Don't bother with short stories or novellas (40K or under) if you're writing fiction — erotica, romance and non-fiction reportedly to do better with short form, but I don't know from personal experience.

And now, he shares his experience to help writers tackle the most challenging writing of all: Fiction Sales Copy.

If you write fiction, know that bloggers love sharing anything that really enhances their readers» experience.

You've written short fiction about a young man's experience working for Mother Teresa.