We’re enjoying a brief cool-down before a week of blazing heat. In prep for possibly record-breaking high temperatures, here’s a blast of cool.
Enjoy!
Don’t forget…times are in comments!
Polishing Your Manuscript for Submission
In this one week online workshop we’ll be going over some easy ways to take your manuscript from good to polished and published. Got requests while at nationals? Wow them with a professional looking submission they can’t say no to! Planning on entering the Golden Heart this year? (Yes, it’s just around the corner again!) This is the perfect way to get your entry in tip-top shape. I’ll be focusing on practical ways to amp up an already finished manuscript, and what not to do as you’re starting a new one as well. We’ll be going over:
– Quick Fix Common Mistakes
– Power Editing
– Show vs. Tell
– Backstory
– Sensory Details to make your story pop
– Common Grammar Gaffes
– Guy Speak
– and more!
Dates: August 3rd – August 10th
Cost: $20
For more information or to register for class, please go to:
http://www.gemmahalliday.com/classes/
Instructor Bio:
Gemma Halliday is the author of the High Heels Mysteries, as well as this fall’s upcoming Hollywood Headlines romantic mystery series. Gemma’s books have won a multitude of awards, including a Golden Heart, a National Reader’s Choice award and two RITA nominations. She’s sold foreign rights for two of her novels, and optioned television rights for her debut book, SPYING IN HIGH HEELS.
I admit it, I’ve been spoiled by the mild weather here in the Pacific Northwest. I mean, I grew up in Oklahoma where our current 90 degree temperatures wouldn’t so much as raise an eyebrow. BUT this isn’t Oklahoma. This is southwest Washington and even at the height of summer, temperatures rarely reach the high 90s in this part of the world…and this week we’re expecting to reach above 100 degrees *shakes head*
So…in an effort to think cool thoughts, I give you a “white” Tuesday Cuteness:
Enjoy! And be cool…
RWA had its conference over the last few days, and while I’m no longer a member, I do like to keep track of what’s happening in the world of romance.
There’s been quite a bit of controversy over RWA’s stance on e-published romance. In response conference-goers had the option to attend a Rogue Digital Conference. My friend Elise Logan took copious notes and posted them on her Scorched Sheets website. I invite you to take a look. They’re worth the read.
In the realm of happy excitement, friend and fellow Romance Diva, Jeannie Linn won a Golden Heart for her historical novel Butterfly Swords. In even better news, she also scored a publishing contract for this fabulous romance set in ancient Japan! Congratulations, Jeannie! Can’t wait to find your book on the shelves!
Me? I stayed home and played at the Not Going to Conference Conference (NGTCC) on the Romance Divas forum. Great workshops, great door prizes, and as always…great fellowship! And while I didn’t win any awards, I did discover that my ebooks are now available for sale at Barnes & Noble Online! Not a bad perk for my weekend *lol*
Until Tuesday!
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