Ready to Publish - 49 Writers, Inc.

Deb Vanasse: Publishing – It’s Bigger Than You Think

March 10, 2016 / By 49 Writers

from http://2-infinity-and-beyondxx.tumblr.com/ A short story by a relatively unknown author gets top billing with a major urban news outlet. Sounds like fantasy, right? Last week, KGW Portland, opened 6 pm news with an author reading from his recently published speculative fiction, an unconventional short story set in the moments following a big Cascadia earthquake. Disasters—even fictional ones—tend to […]

Deb Vanasse: Publishing – It’s Bigger Than You Think Read More »

Deb: Ready to Publish

January 29, 2015 / By 49 Writers

I wish I could say I’ve never submitted any of my work before it was ready to publish. In truth, I’ve done it more often than I care to admit, especially in my early days of publishing. Some “too soon” submission, or even “too soon” publishing, is unavoidable, and perhaps even necessary to a writer’s

Deb: Ready to Publish Read More »

Deb: Your Book’s First Pages – Why They Matter, and a Critique Opportunity

January 20, 2015 / By 49 Writers

One reason first pages matter: the “look inside” feature No matter how you publish, first pages are crucial. From reading the first five to ten pages (sometimes even your first page or two), your readers—including agents and editors, if you’re going that route—are going to decide whether your book is worth their time, money, and

Deb: Your Book’s First Pages – Why They Matter, and a Critique Opportunity Read More »