This is International Blog Against Racism Week , so I wanted to share a book list of multicultural science fiction and fantasy, courtesy of editor Stacey Whitman.
Also this week, Through the Tollbooth has been blogging about poetry. Even if you’re a struggling amateur poet (like me), check out these daily lessons that anyone could benefit from.
And now for the weekly links:
Contests:
1. Writer’s Digest Poetry Awards. Any poem 32 lines or shorter. Deadline: December 15th. First place prize: $500.
2. “Garden Verse” Poetry Contest. Poems 40 lines or shorter. Deadline: September 1st. First place prize: $250.
Writing:
1. POV switching and goals for our protagonists.
2. Laurie Halse Anderson, whom I adore, is hosting “Write Fifteen Minutes a Day Challenge Month!” Check her blog every day in August for writing prompts and motivation.
3. Tuesday I mentioned how writers sometimes feel like failures or frauds. If that describes you, click here to read all the answers to Nathan Bransford’s question on dealing with the “Am-I-Crazies?”
Marketing:
1. 25 book blogs and pitching a blogger.
3. This article explains why I love WordPress so much, and it lists ten cool themes for writers’ blogs.
4. Ways to prepare yourself for publication.
Conferences:
1. Writer’s Digest Conference, September 18-20 in New York.
2. SCBWI Summer Conference, August 7-10 in Los Angeles.
If I had unlimited time and money, I’d go to these conferences—especially SCBWI, which sounds amazing. Maybe next year? I’ll make it a future goal.
Anyone have news or frolics to share??
I can’t believe this is the last day of July—how did the month completely elude me?! Tune in tomorrow for the final installment of “Summer’s Ultimate Novel!”
This is a great link: 1. POV switching and goals for our protagonists.
But I had to stop reading halfway. Please don’t let me stop and think about changing to 1st person…
DUDE, no way are you changing to 1st person—my addiction won’t allow for the delay. Besides, I can’t live without POVs from Cy and Axel! Ari is still the main protagonist, and she has a driving goal (her sister), so I think you’re in good shape. 😀
Selfish selfish! LOL, but I’m glad you think Ari is still “outspoken” 😀
I’ve had some major revelations today…I’m feeling a lot better about the direction it’s going 😀
Isn’t YOUR book supposed to be all about pleasing ME? LOL!
Can’t wait to read the new revelations!! Keep it up, woman!! 😀