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  • Finding the right editor: Why experience matters more than genre

    Finding the right editor: Why experience matters more than genre

    Finding the right editor: Why experience matters more than genre

  • Bye-bye to the Wild Ride That Was Kindle Vella

    Bye-bye to the Wild Ride That Was Kindle Vella

    Once upon a time there was Kindle Vella (KV or Vella). And in days it will be gone. With Vella Amazon thought it could put books in competition with streaming/binge-watching. It didn’t work, or they didn’t work out the kinks in time. Kindle Vella was a way to publish a book, in episodes, with basically…

  • Help for Los Angeles-Based Artists, Writers, etc

    Help for Los Angeles-Based Artists, Writers, etc

    Some of us may find this helpful: The LA Community Fire Relief Fund, for artists who lost residences, studios, livelihoods, etc.Application portal opens January 20th @ 9AMhttps://cciarts.org

  • Old Scratch Press Presents:

    Old Scratch Press Presents:

    One of my favorite things in life is each time I get to launch a new issue of Instant Noodles. This is our online literary magazine, a folly of a thing created and entered into by me, and now run by the gracious members of Old Scratch Press. Check out the new issue, which just…

  • A word (or two) about book awards

    A word (or two) about book awards

    There is a flash sale today (Nov. 29, 2024) ONLY at the Next Generation Indie Book Award. Next Gen offers a variety of cash prizes and also seals for winning, running up, etc., that you can add to your book’s cover. What do seals look like on a book cover? See ECHOES FROM THE HOCKER HOUSE.…

  • A Brief Word About Rage

    A Brief Word About Rage

    Sometimes rage causes violence, sometimes violence causes rage. In my creative writing classes, I would have students read a short story, and ask them to look for the violence. “What is violence?” I would ask them. And of course they would say things like a fight, someone shooting a gun. And yes, those are correct…

  • Italics. What Do You Do With Them?

    Italics. What Do You Do With Them?

    Hi All~ Did you happen to see today’s Current Monday reel on italics? You can see it here: And you can help yourself to this easy-peasy guide to using italics correctly (It’s a free PDF for download): You can help your readers immensly by using grammar and formatting conventions that signal to them how to…

  • Our Verdict? Get It!

    Our Verdict? Get It!

    Have you read ECHOES FROM THE HOCKER HOUSE? But don’t take our word for it! What does KIRKUS say? You can get a copy as a PAPERBACK, eBOOK, or AUDIO.

  • It’s Not Too Late to Join Us!

    It’s Not Too Late to Join Us!

    Wanna hear authors read their pieces? Come join us! We’d love to have you! It’s free! LIVE READING!

  • Are you watching the reels?

    Are you watching the reels?

    Did you know that twice each week I show up LIVE on Instagram? Once is for whatever feels current to me in publishing that day, and the other is about taking a look inside a good book! This week I looked inside “The Overcoat,” by Nikolai Gogol. If you haven’t read any Nikolai Gogol, I’m…

  • No-no NA-NO-WRI-MO

    No-no NA-NO-WRI-MO

    Did you know that I am a guest blogger once each month on Authors Electric? I am! And you can check out my latest post, right here. It’s about how to survive NaNoWriMo with out feeling all judged and stuff. 🙂 Dianne

  • Summer Break/Kids/Writing

    Summer Break/Kids/Writing

    If you’re a parent, like I am, you know how kids being off their regular schedules in any way brings a little bit of havoc to adult lives. Maybe it’s sweet havoc, and havoc we cherish, but we’re also trying to write. I want to share with you two things that have helped me when…

  • Learn How To Write A Better Book With Our Reels

    Learn How To Write A Better Book With Our Reels

    Introducing CURRENT MONDAY, I think I seem to be doing on Monday mornings. Each week I discuss a topic related to writing a book. I record the reel live, but you can view it after too. THIS WEEK: Have you ever thought about how dialogue in a story is telling rather than showing? Why is…

  • 6.15.24 Live (& free) Reading on Zoom for No Ocean Spit Me Out

    6.15.24 Live (& free) Reading on Zoom for No Ocean Spit Me Out

    🌟 Get ready for an unforgettable evening! 🌟 Join us for an electrifying book reading event as the talented Gabby Gilliam unveils her latest masterpiece, No Ocean Spit Me Out! But that’s not all! Friends and fellow literary stars Robert Fleming and Alan Bern will also be captivating us with their powerful readings. 🌟✨ Don’t miss…

  • Want to Ask Your Questions About Publishing?

    Want to Ask Your Questions About Publishing?

    Come to our free ZOOM event, and ask ’em! Bring your friend too!Publication is closer than you think!

  • Off They Go to Try Their Luck!

    Off They Go to Try Their Luck!

    Today was such an exciting day—I got to send off three new titles from Old Scratch Press to the National Book Awards! If you’ve been keeping tabs on us, you might remember we did the same thing last year. Sending our books to the National Book Awards feels like stepping into the ring with the…