This week, Kristen Lamb ponders the importance of talent while Chris Syme offers a primer on preserving your authorial reputation in a crisis.
Kris Kennedy concludes her five-part series on avoiding the nefarious info-dump and Jordan Dane defines narrative drive.
Over at Writer Unboxed, Donald Maass analyzes what makes a true hero or heroine while Heather Webb provides tips on writing an effective query letter.
The New York Times reminds us that fact-checking is everyone’s responsibility and Kickstarter finds itself embroiled in a labor dispute.
All that and a little more. Enjoy!
Do Some People Lack the Talent to be a Successful Author? by Kristen Lamb
The Five Myths of Crisis Management for Authors by Chris Syme via Anne R. Allen
Pitfalls and Solutions for Writing a Science Thriller by Amy Rogers
Backstory: Avoid Info Dumping by Making it Essential-Part Four and Part Five by Kris Kennedy via Jami Gold
Narrative Drive—Do You Have It? by Jordan Dane
Rookie Mistakes Indie Writers Make by James Scott Bell
It’s a Fact: Mistakes are Embarrassing the Publishing Industry by Alexandra Alter
The Making of a Hero or Heroine by Donald Maass
Writing the Query Letter: Dos and Don’ts by Heather Webb
How to Market a Book: 10 First Steps by Joe Bunting
Is There a Labor War Brewing Inside of Kickstarter? by Tobias Carroll