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The Jarrell Community Public Library has a plethora of programs and activities! Check them out here, and sign up for their newsletter to stay up to date on their doings.
Lisa Greinert, a member of San Gabriel Writers League, interviews writers on her podcast, “How to Write a Book from A-Z.”
Check it out here.
D. A. Featherling presented the multi-part series How to Write a Novel. Watch the replays at the links below.
Part I: Basic Fiction Writing
Part II – The Importance of Genre Selection
Part III – Using the Five Senses
Part IV – Back Cover Blurbs/Bios
D. A. Featherling is a multi-published, award-winning author of over thirty-five fiction and non-fiction books. Visit dafeatherling.com for more.
David Dupree addresses essential writing practices and resources in From Plato To Spielberg To Author You.
OTHER RESOURCES
Writing may seem like a solitary activity, but writers can learn from fellow authors, editors, publishers, and others in the industry. Here are some resources for writers.
Writers’ League of Texas: Always something new for writers.
A SGWL member says this article, Why Patience and Persistence Benefits You as an Author, helped him a great deal. It explains why you can’t rush the journey.
What does it take to make the NYT bestseller list? No one really knows—but there are guidelines. Read all about it in The murky math of the New York Times bestsellers list.
Brooke Warner, a publisher with decades near the top of a Big 5 press, explains some facts and misconceptions about hybrid publishing in The Risky Business of Hybrid Publishing.
Jane Friedman is an author and editor who worked for Big 5 publishers for decades. She shares her wisdom on all things writing at https://janefriedman.com/blog/.
In today’s online world, it’s easier than ever for scams to start and spread. Sadly, the writing and publishing industry is a target of many of these scams. For information on how to recognize, avoid, and report publishing scams, please view this document: Publishing Scam Info
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