by Penny Freeman | Aug 21, 2013 | Editor's Notes, Writing
There’s a lot of talk about trends in the publishing world, especially within the umbrella of speculative fiction. Harry Potter resuscitated high fantasy and kidlit. Following close on HP’s heels was the paranormal romance explosion, which spawned...
by Penny Freeman | Aug 15, 2013 | Editor's Notes, Writing
BY JESSICA SHEN On this blog, we’ve talked a lot about how to write successfully—how to use dialogue tags, how to open your story, avoiding the passive voice, how to handle criticism. While this is all great advice, another important thing to know is when to quit. We...
by Penny Freeman | Aug 5, 2013 | Editor's Notes, Writing
BY TERRI WAGNER Years ago, I was into gaming. Now, mind you, this was old-time gaming. We would choose our characters, plug in a game, and begin. In those seemingly ancient days, you would come to, say, a fight scene. Each of you would determine what your character...
by Penny Freeman | Jul 29, 2013 | Editor's Notes, Inside Marketing, Submission Guidelines
BY MCKENNA GARDNER AND AMANDA ELLIOTT A Dash of Madness: A Thriller Anthology Launches August 3, 2013 In anticipation of the upcoming release for A Dash of Madness: A Thriller Anthology, Amanda Elliott, Assistant Marketing Director for The X, takes a deep dive into...
by Penny Freeman | Jul 15, 2013 | Editor's Notes, Writing
BY AUTHOR/EDITOR LAURISA REYES The house is quiet this morning. Three of my five children are sound asleep on the living room floor where they conked out last night around midnight. It’s summer, and I occasionally allow these sorts of adventures. The truth is, the...
by Penny Freeman | Jul 8, 2013 | Editor's Notes, Writing
Today’s topic is something that I’ve covered in a previous blog, but I think it warrants its own entry. As writers, I think we’ve all looked over manuscripts we’ve received from our editor only to say “How could I possibly have spelled that wrong?” or “How did I miss...
