Flash Fiction Flash Newsletters from Pamelyn Casto, #198, February 2020

Check out the Feb 2020 edition of Pamelyn Casto’s Flash Fiction Flash Newsletter here: Flash Fiction Flash Newsletter Issue 198 February 2020 Click on ‘Messages’ in the upper left corner.

Flash Fiction Flash Newsletters from Pamelyn Casto

Pamelyn Casto edits a newsletter devoted to markets, contests, and publishing news for short-short literature 1,500 words or fewer (including flash fiction, short-short fiction, sudden fiction, prose poetry, haibun, flash memoirs, flash creative nonfiction, flash plays, and podcasts). She invites writers to subscribe to the newsletter. To subscribe, send a blank email message to FlashFictionFlash+Subscribe@groups.io (be sure to include the plus sign before “subscribe” in the address) or go to https://groups.io/g/FlashFictionFlash and… Read More

How to Write a 1-Page Synopsis

At our July 2017 meeting, Maureen talked about the process involved in traditional publishing. An important part of that process is writing a synopsis of your manuscript. She’s found this article that Wordherders may find useful: How to Write a 1-Page Synopsis, by Sooz. Enjoy!

Working with Beta Readers

Looking for inspiration on finding and working with beta readers? Here, read this! https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2014/03/5-things-you-should-know-about-working-with-beta-readers, By Corina Koch MacLeod and Carla Douglas; March 19, 2014 

Find and Work with Beta Readers

Great advice on finding and working with beta readers here: https://janefriedman.com/find-beta-readers; January 18, 2016 by Kristen Kieffer. 

5 Things Every Author Needs to Understand About Book Cover Design, by Brooke Warner

In this post, “5 Things Every Author Needs to Understand About Book Cover Design,” Brooke Warner talks about the importance of book cover design, including some of the points we discussed in the recent Wordherder meeting. Check it out!

Essay : Why Most Readings Suck and How to Fix It, by Gabino

Maureen found this article, Essay : Why Most Readings Suck and How to Fix It, with some *colorful* observations about how to do a book reading. She thinks it’s accurate, even if she herself would never use this language. So, fair warning – it’s on the crude side.

Infographic: Do You Know The Difference Between Literary, Upmarket and Commercial Fiction? by Carly Watters

Excellent break down of literary, upmarket and commercial fiction: Infographic: Do You Know The Difference Between Literary, Upmarket and Commercial Fiction by Carly Watters.

Worthy Things, by Tiffany Pitts

At the January 2016 meeting of Wordherders, Steve Wallenfels passed on this article, Worthy Things, on why we write, particularly in the face of challenges and doubt.

Fresh Design, Michelle Fairbanks

Michelle Fairbanks designed the cover for Donelle Knudsen‘s book, Between Heartbeats. You can see Michelle’s portfolio, including pre-made book covers, at her website, Fresh Design.