by Amber Argyle | Dec 15, 2010 | Free Stuff, Marketing, Publishing, Question, Witch Song
The dreaded cover blurb. I have to take my entire manuscript and condense it into a few compact, tantilizing, info-packed paragraphs.No worries though. It only goes on the back cover. Which most everyone reads to see if they actually want to BUY the book. No problem...
by Amber Argyle | Oct 21, 2010 | Question, Rodeo, Witch Song
In keeping with Week Four (excerpt week), I’m including my draft cover blurb and bio. I’d love to know what you think. Does the teaser give away enough information without being vague? Is my bio funny, or just corny? Things like that. Be honest. If it...
by Amber Argyle | Oct 19, 2010 | Blog, Books, Contests, Marketing, Question
After much research, I’ve decided on the new format for my blog. I’m going to try to do a post once a week (does anyone have an opinion on what’s the best day to post?).Each week will have a theme. The themes are:Week 1: Random Thoughts (because at...
by Amber Argyle | Nov 14, 2009 | On Writing, Question
I’ve tried many different methods for taking notes on my MS. A notebook–the kind with sections. In each section, I’d try to keep my notes for a particular MS. Things like maps (I write fantasy), names, locations, descriptions, character sketches,...
by Amber Argyle | Nov 3, 2009 | Daughter of Winter, Inspiration, On Writing, Question, synopsis
First of all, you finished a book! Take a day to celebrate. As an unpublished writer, you’re going to have to reward yourself for all your hard work. No one else has recognized your brilliance . . . yet.Now go back and rewrite/edit/murder your MS. If this is...
by Amber Argyle | Oct 8, 2009 | Daughter of Winter, On Writing, Question, Telling
In my current WIP, I’ve been struggling with what to do with an important backstory scene. I felt it was integral to the story–something my readers would benefit from knowing. It set up the relationship between my characters, my MC motivation and...
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