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July 25, 2008

What's New at WD Books

Tips for Revising Your Manuscript
Revising is often perceived as frustrating and overwhelming, but Write Great Fiction: Revision & Self-Editing by James Scott Bell gives you the guidance you need to revise like a pro.

In this excerpt from chapter fifteen, discover why it's so important to do a careful first read-through of your manuscript before you start the revising and editing.
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Featured Book

Writing Life Stories
 
 
by Bill Roorbach, with Kristen Keckler, PhD

This updated 10th anniversary edition of a classic creative nonfiction reference gives you the tools you need to turn your memories into a vivid personal essay or riveting memoir.

 

WDB Author Profile

Jessica Morrell, author of Bullies, Bastards, and Bitches, recommends you read widely and critically if you want to succeed in your genre. Read the full Q&A.

Events

WDB Editorial Director Jane Friedman will be speaking and taking one-on-one appointments at the Willamette Writers Conference on July 31–August 3, 2008.  The conference is in Portland, Oregon, at the Sheraton Airport Hotel. WDB authors Christina Katz, Sage Cohen, Jessica Morrell, Laura Whitcomb, and Hallie Ephron will also be participating.

Book Giveaway

Thanks to everyone who entered our book giveaway celebrating the Writer's Digest Books Writers Conference. The contest has ended. Click here to review the contest rules and find out who won. 

WD Books Blogs

Alice's Children's/YA Blog
Get insider perspective on children's and young adult publishing from the editor of Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market.

Poetic Asides
A poetry blog by the editor of Writer's Market, Robert Brewer.

Guide to Literary Agents Blog
Get up-to-the-minute information on the world of agents from editor Chuck Sambuchino.

Living with the M-Word
A blog about marketing your writing without selling out your creativity from marketing manager by day/writer by night, Scott Francis.

There Are No Rules
An insider's perspective on the publishing industry, from the editorial director of Writer's Digest Books.


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