June 27th, 2012

Juggling Chainsaws – Writing Two Books at the Same Time

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Miscellaneous | Writing Craft

By Laura Drake

This is so not something I would ever do.

I’m a pantster, and a linear writer to boot.
I’m organized – anally so.
I want to steep in my book, live it, snuggle up and get close to it.

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April 9th, 2012

Conferences: How To Improve Your Pitching

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Inspiration | Publishing

by Laura Drake

It's conference season! This is the first in our new series, where we will each focus on a different aspect of attending conferences, based on our own strengths/preferences.

I’m probably the biggest ‘conference virgin’ of the group, having attended exactly one.… Read the post

July 29th, 2011

Guest Post: Straight from Sue Grimshaw’s computer . . .

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Blogging Guests | Publishing

This week’s Sensational Summer Friday guest post is from Sue Grimshaw!

Sue was the romance book buyer for Borders and Waldenbooks stores for more than a decade. As of April this year, Sue is Ballantine Bantam Dell’s Category Specialist & Editor At Large.… Read the post