Friday Round-Up - #168

If you've attended a conference, it's happened to you. You're in an elevator with an agent/editor, at lunch, in the hall, sitting in a workshop waiting for a class to start, and the dreaded question is asked. What are you writing?

Carla Olson Gade, at Writing to Distraction, posted a hilarious video on elevator pitches. The video is toward the end of the article. We're glad Carla is getting back into the groove. We missed her.

Do the words, "elevator pitch" make your eyes glaze over? How do you overcome that fear and form a coherent description of your book or article?

Friday Round-Up - #157

Carla Olson Gade, of Writing to Distraction, posted a short video on the power of words. Hint: View the video prior to reading her commentary. You won't want to miss this little gem.



Friday Round-Up - #155

Carla Olson Gade, at Writing to Distraction, found a clip of the I Love Lucy show. Lucy decides to write a book with hilarious results. Make sure you have some time. It's a full episode.

Have you ever seen this clip? What was your favorite part?

Nancy Moser, at Novel Inspirations from History, shares background information on the setting from her book, "An Unlikely Suitor." She zeroes in on the Cliff Walk in Newport, R.I.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Friday Round-Up - #153

Carla Olson Gade, at Writing to Distraction, unlocks the mystery of the missing days of September. Writing historicals is tricky. The details must be right. If your WIP is set during Colonial times, this is a must read.

Writers: If you've made interesting discoveries during research for your book or article, please share.

Readers: Have you ever picked up on a historical boo-boo while reading a book?

Laurel Garver, at Laurel's Leaves, gives tips on how to make our novels "page turners."

Writers: What secret ingredient makes readers reluctant to put down your book until the last page?

Readers: What's the "wow factor" for you when reading a book?


Have a blessed Resurrection Sunday weekend!