Fans of Fiction. Purveyors of Dodgy Writing Advice.
How to get your pitch Stand Out
Your first sentence matters. Be sure that it grabs your reader's attention and use this first line as effectively as possible.
Beware of Publishing Scams
Here are some online resources to consult to be sure you aren't being scammed.
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Writer Beware
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Author's Guild
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Writer's Digest
Books and Media We Talked About
Scorched by Mari Mancusi
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Jurassic Park
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Terminator
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Persuasion by Jane Austen
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About our Guest
SARAH NICOLAS is a recovering mechanical engineer, library event planner, Book Riot contributor, and Young Adult author. Sarah has published both traditionally and has also worked in the publishing industry in multiple roles. When not writing, Sarah can be found playing volleyball or drinking wine. Sarah's two novels are Dragons are People, Too and Keeping Her Secret.