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Book cover image

Here is more great writing advice from Life, the Universe, and Everything. The theme of the presentation is about book covers images. It’s a continuation of the book cover panel. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. Does the … Continue reading

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Marketing appeal of book covers

Here is more great writing advice from Life, the Universe, and Everything. The theme of the presentation Marketing Appeal for book covers. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.  Purpose book cover: needs to generate excitement and engage … Continue reading

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Bite sized fiction:

Here is more great writing advice from Life, the Universe, and Everything. The theme of the presentation is acting for writers: By Annie Awall. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.   We were building an audience before … Continue reading

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Acting for writers

  Here is more great writing advice from Life, the Universe, and Everything. The theme of the presentation is acting for writers: By Scott Bronson. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.   Second entrance: someone needs to … Continue reading

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Research

Here is more great writing advice from Life, the Universe, and Everything. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. Immerse yourself I the data or seem in the soup so you can absorb. Caution: history may lead to … Continue reading

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Why is being right important?

Here is more great writing advice from Life, the Universe a, d Everything. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. You lose the trust of the writer. Not have anything to take you out of the world. An … Continue reading

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Pitch advice:

Here are some notes from a panel at life the universe and everything. On a pitch don’t worry about spoilers. Ask them do you want a spoiler or non-spoiler version? Define the major problem of the story. Share stakes of … Continue reading

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Personal adversity: 

Here is a continuation of my notes from a life the universe and everything panel. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. Don’t feel odd. Babies cry at night> because they don’t know if their parents will come … Continue reading

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Red flag panel on contracts:

I don’t recall if these are notes from attending Wester con or from LTUE. Anyway, here is info about publishers and contracts. Small press: You may not get an advance in small press, don’t get royalty until you earn out … Continue reading

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How to get followers on Social media Part two: 

Here is a continuation of my notes from a life the universe and everything panel. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.   One thing that had huge success is events and parties. Have an online party. A … Continue reading

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