New Release Tuesday: 3/19/2013
Apparently this week is the week of mystery! There seems to be a ton of it going on for all age ranges! Woohoo. I love me some mystery. Also, I’m absolutely loving the cover for “Marco Impossible”. Isn’t it awesome? Check out the new book birthdays below for New Release Tuesday. Mystery Deadly Virtues by Jo Bannister Goodreads blurb: In this fast-paced thriller, Deadly Virtues, acclaimed writer Jo Bannister proves once again why she is considered ”one of the genre’s best” (Booklist) The town of Norbold, England is famous for its...
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There comes a time in every writer’s life where you’re about to start another project and you’re faced with a tough question: Which plot am I going with? Is your new project all about revenge? Is it a story about a change or metamorphosis? Is it a Romeo and Juliet story about a forbidden love? Either way, welcome to the second installment of Pen and Muse’s Basic Story Plots project. Each week we want to introduce you to a different plot point. Hopefully we can help and be that swift kick in the inspiration booty that you need. It doesn’t matter if this is your 20th novel,...
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Part Two: How to Fix Your Outline After You’ve Royally Screwed It All Up Guest Post By: Andee Hannah I’m so happy to be back on Pen and Muse today to continue all things plotting and planning. If you haven’t been introduced to my obsessive (borderline psychotic) love of outlining, check out my first post here. Okay, so you’ve come up with a kick-ass idea for your next novel. You’ve followed the Holy Commandments of Outlining (Thou shall not pants, for one), and you’re happily drafting along. When all of a sudden… PLOT HOLE OF EPIC PROPORTIONS. OUTLINE, ABORT! OUTLINE,...
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What is #PitMad? First off, if you don’t already follow Brenda Drake, you need to. She is brilliant!!! She is a middle grade and young adult writer who also happens to be a fantastic literary resource and organizer of amazing writerly contests. Recently, she hosted Pitch Wars over at the YA Misfit’s website  where certain writers were selected and mentored to get their pitches and manuscripts ready for agents. So if you’re reading this Brenda, thank you SO much for everything you do! For those not chosen or anyone who desires, Brenda Drake is also hosting #PitMad over on...
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Basic Story Plots- Revenge There comes a time in every writer’s life where you’re about to start another project and you’re faced with a tough question:Â Which plot am I going with? Is your new project an adventure? A Romeo and Juliet story about a forbidden love? Something else? Or maybe you’re experiencing symptoms of that dirty bitch named Writer’s Block. Either way, welcome to the first installment of Pen and Muse’s Basic Story Plots project. Each week we want to introduce you to a different plot point. Hopefully we can help and be that swift kick in...
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