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JustFiction Edition – Another Shark In The Publishing Tank

On October 19, 2011, in Articles, Business, Wilfried F. Voss, Writing & Publishing, by Wilfried F. Voss

JustFiction Edition copied their business model from PublishAmerica, however, with a European touch (big deal!). They will publish virtually everything; good or bad, who cares? Their focus is high-volume sales.The side effect for you, the author, is that they don’t give a damn about you and your success.

Defacing Books Prior to Sending Out For Review

On October 3, 2011, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, Writing & Publishing, by Reader Views

I know there are still many authors that will deface a book because they fear the reviewer will sell the book. There is no doubt that reviewers do sell the books.

What to Disclose in the Synopsis: Reader Reactions to Surprises

On September 13, 2011, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, Writing & Publishing, Writing Tips, by Reader Views

Every so often I get emails from reviewers indicating the synopsis didn’t specify adverse, to them, content. In some cases the synopsis even looked like it was written by someone that didn’t read the book because it didn’t reflect what was inside the covers. This could be a huge issue for the readers, especially if they aren’t expecting something that turns them off.

Aspiring Authors – How To Improve Your Writing…

On September 12, 2011, in Articles, Wilfried F. Voss, Writing & Publishing, Writing Tips, by Wilfried F. Voss

You can write about anything that comes to mind, but I personally was looking for a challenge. That challenge came in form of short stories and creating the title first before I even had an idea what the story was about.

Plot & Structure: Techniques And Exercises For Crafting A Plot That Grips Readers From Start To Finish, Write Great Fiction

On August 22, 2011, in Book Reviews, Nonfiction, Writing & Publishing, Writing Tips, by Wilfried F. Voss

The second book in the Write Great Fiction series, Plot and Structure offers clear and concise information on creating a believable and engaging plot that readers can’t resist. Written by award-winning thriller and suspense author James Scott Bell.

Let’s Write A Novel: The Monty Python Code

On August 17, 2011, in Articles, Wilfried F. Voss, Writing & Publishing, by Wilfried F. Voss

So, you had an idea. You want to write a novel. The story line is already in your head, and you are itching to get your hands on that keyboard. In your mind, you have already sold thousands of copies, and you are thinking about who will play the lead role in the movie version. Been there, done that, and still like it…

How I (Almost) Got A Book Deal Through Sex, Lies, And Deceit

On August 5, 2011, in American Male Prostitute, Wilfried F. Voss, Writer's Digest, Writing & Publishing, Writing Update, by Wilfried F. Voss

Let me explain to those not familiar with the publishing business, a writers’ magazine cannot exist without the vast number of delusional writers who will never have the slightest chance of ever being published. In order to have your book published, you need to be talented and, as I was told from day one, the vast majority of our subscribers weren’t.

Download your FREE copy of “A No-Nonsense Guide to a Professional Blog”

On August 4, 2011, in Blogging, Marketing, WordPress Tips, Writing & Publishing, by Wilfried F. Voss

As the title of this book implies, the author delivers a concise description on setting up a professional blog – using WordPress – without wasting time convincing the user of the reasoning for creating a blog. The approach is “quick and dirty.”

Microstyle: The Art of Writing Little by Christopher Johnson

On August 2, 2011, in Book Reviews, Nonfiction, Writing & Publishing, Writing Tips, by Wilfried F. Voss

Some of the most important verbal messages we craft are also the shortest: headlines, titles, sound bites, brand names, domain names, slogans, taglines, company mantras, email signatures, bullet points. These miniature messages depend not on the elements of style but rather on the atoms of style. They require microstyle.

Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing (Quick & Dirty Tips) by Mignon Fogarty

On July 8, 2011, in Book Reviews, Nonfiction, Writing & Publishing, by Wilfried F. Voss

Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. Grammar Girl, is determined to wipe out bad grammar—but she’s also determined to make the process as painless as possible. A couple of years ago, she created a weekly podcast to tackle some of the most common mistakes people make while communicating. The podcasts have now been downloaded more than twenty million times, and Mignon has dispensed grammar tips on Oprah and appeared on the pages of The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today.