Writing romance novels is not for the faint of heart. What makes the difference between a cheezy read and someting readers can really sink their teeth into? Cracked.com gives us their best advice on writing romance.
Click to read about writing for the sweet spot…
With the Whispered Words Anthology competition heating up (deadline is November 30!) you might want to take a look at some tips about writing a winning short story. PS – you can’t win if you don’t enter!
Read Advice & Inspiration for Writing Short Stories
The Scotiabank Giller Prize is one of Canada’s most distinguished literary prizes, awarding $50,000 annually to the author of the best Canadian novel or short story collection published in English. Finalists on the Shortlist receive $5,000.
Who are you cheering for?
Traditionally publishing or self-publishing…each have their benefits to writers. Literary Agent Meredeth Barnes gives you her two cents on her blog…
Click to read “When is it right to self-publish?”
“This year, 17 Canadian authors made it to the Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist, the country’s richest literary award for fiction. To get some further insight into their work and their inspirations, CBC Books asked the longlisted authors a series of questions. As the prize jury debates which books will be named to the shortlist, we’ll be posting our Q&As for you to enjoy.” – CBC Books
