Fiction Writers' Carnival - July 2009

Welcome to the July 2009 edition of fiction writers' carnival!

Anonymous presents The Writing Cycle posted at Distiller's Corner, saying, "Writing cycle: the actions that a writer takes to write a complete, ready to be published manuscript."

Jennifer Blanchard presents Procrastinating Writers: Writing Tips that Will Save You Time posted at Procrastinating Writers, saying, "If you find yourself writing, and re-writing, and re-editing, and re-writing parts in your novel and never seeing an end in sight, these tips will literally cut your novel-writing time in half. Using these tips, fiction writer Elle Riley finished writing her first novel in less than 3 months."

Peter Jones presents Bauu Institute and Press: Nine General Rules to Follow When Submitting Your Book or Manuscript to an Agent or Editor posted at Bauu Institute and Press.

George L Smyth presents One Minute How-To - How To Land A Publisher posted at George L Smyth, saying, "Patrika Vaughn explains some of the steps you will want to consider when looking for a publisher."

Elisha Webster Emerson presents Everything is Everywhere: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Good Writing Advice posted at My Inconvenient Body, saying, "Innovative ways to garner writing wisdom and inspiration."

Vanessa Wolf presents I wrote a f-cking book, mother f-ckers! posted at Wide Awake in Wonderland.

Jeff Cook presents Stitches posted at Only I've....

George L Smyth also presents One Minute How-To - How to Stay Motivated as a Fiction Writer posted at George L Smyth, saying, "Matthew Warner explains how fiction writers can stay energized to do what they do best."

ivanisko presents European Book Fairs posted at Bookstore Guide, saying, "Our blog aims to map independent bookstores selling at least some books in English all around Europe, to help all the people who enjoy a good read even on the road. However, this specific presents all the major European book fairs, perhaps places for aspiring writers to find some useful contacts as well."

Alison Storm presents How to Create a Book Launch Party on Facebook | Christian Publishing Tips posted at Christian Publishing Tips, saying, "Christian author Adam Blumer recently held a book launch. It wasn’t at a local coffee shop or bookstore– it was on Facebook."

Greg Laden presents What Is an Editor? posted at Quiche Moraine.

Shaun Duke presents The World in the Satin Bag: How To Be a Writer posted at The World in the Satin Bag, saying, "I thought this one might be interesting for this."

GrrlScientist presents Experimental Heart: A Novel posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, "This well-written and gripping story is narrated by Dr. Andy O'Hara, a postdoctoral cancer research scientist at a London university, who is searching for meaning in his professional and personal lives. It includes a fascinating look at the sociology of the cancer research laboratory."

Jennifer Roland presents Outlining posted at Jen's Writing Journey.

CraigLancaster presents How much do you reveal? posted at Craig Lancaster | A Mind Adrift in the West.

Fiona Veitch Smith presents Writing historical fiction 1 - creating your historical world posted at The Crafty Writer, saying, "Historical novelist RS Downie gives a masterclass on creating a historical world. The first in a three-part series."

Shaun Duke also presents Five Oft-Repeated, But Invaluable Writing Tips posted at The World in the Satin Bag, saying, "These are five tips that I've heard over and over and yet have worked wonders for me."

stephane meer presents Audio book Helena #one 2/8 posted at AUDIO BOOK, saying, "This is a new media for fiction writer: Musical Fantasy Audio Book in Video. I'm a musician and I wrote my first fantasy novel as an audio book. I think this short video is good for curiosity and new ideas for fiction writers."

Tiffany Colter presents Writing Examiner: Getting readers to pick you. posted at The Writing Examiner, saying, "Establishing a strong reader base is vital to success in writing. Learn what the pros say and get useful tips here.

swapnil warang presents switch2life: "Anudini" posted at switch2life.

Fiona Veitch Smith also presents Christian Speculative Fiction - a ‘lost’ genre? posted at The Crafty Writer, saying, "Writers of Christian speculative fiction (ie fantasy and science fiction from a Christian world view) struggle to find publishers for their work. This interview with a Christian publisher explores the reasons for this as well as the problematic area of depicting sex and violence for a Christian readership."

olinselot presents Detroit Cyberpunk posted at Detroit Underground, saying, "An article about an upcoming book based in the cyberpunk future of detroit. Focused on the integration of technology into society and the implications of such."

Audiobook Steph presents Audio book Helena #one 2/8 posted at AUDIO BOOK.

Jennifer Roland also presents If a Book Is Good, Does It Matter How It Was Published? posted at Jen's Writing Journey, saying, "An exploration of self-publishing and the stigma attached to it. Is it a viable way for authors to share their work with readers?"

Peter Jones presents Seven Tips for Book Signing And Author Writing Events posted at Bauu Institute and Press.

Tiffany Colter also presents Writing Examiner: How readers decide what to read. posted at The Writing Examiner, saying, "While there are endless types of writing, it all comes down to one thing: getting people to read YOUR writing. Get valuable insight and guidance to achieving that goal here."

Jim Murdoch presents Writers and rejection posted at The Truth About Lies, saying, "Every writer and poet hates getting rejection slips. Here is an exploration of the different kinds of rejection, the journey towards acceptance and why that matters so much."

Ram Raghavan presents How to overcome writer's block posted at ramraghav.com, saying, "A few simple tips to overcome writer's block"

Lit Drift presents Holden Gets Old, Salinger Gets Mad posted at Lit Drift, saying, "Lit Drift's Jennifer Blevins takes a hard look at J.D. Salinger's death grip over his work, and wonders if J.D. California's "60 Years Later: Coming Through the Rye" wasn't such a bad idea after all."

Shaun Duke also presents Reality Check: The Average Consumer and Books posted at The World in the Satin Bag.

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