Tag: Lee Child
Ten Great Gifts for Your Writing Self
Posted by Paula Munier | Dec 18, 2023
HOW TO READ LIKE A WRITER
Posted by Paula Munier | Nov 15, 2023
WHAT I LEARNED FROM CRIME BAKE: A Writer’s Story
Posted by Paula Munier | Nov 8, 2021
Lee Child Writing Prompt
by Paula Munier | Dec 13, 2019 | Writing Prompts
“What Is the Purpose of Fiction?” Lee Child Writing Prompt
Read MoreBACK TO SCHOOL FOR WRITERS
by Paula Munier | Sep 4, 2019 | Craft, Publishing
There’s no school for writing commercial fiction. But you can take advantage of the countless opportunities to improve both as a writer and as an author. Here are some strategies that have worked for me, my clients, my students, and my colleagues.
Read MoreWRITERS AT WORK: A Celebration of Productivity
by Paula Munier | Sep 2, 2019 | Craft
The truth is, writing is a tough business. Surviving and thriving over the long haul of your writing career means giving yourself permission to congratulate yourself as you navigate the highs and lows of the writer’s path. Here’s how.
Read MoreWriting Good First Lines: Think Theme
by Paula Munier | Jul 10, 2019 | Craft
First lines matter. To write a good beginning, you need to know what your story is really about. That is, your theme.
Read MoreWriting to the Market
by Paula Munier | Feb 15, 2019 | Publishing
Conventional wisdom has it that there’s no point to writing to the market, because it’s a tough, moving-target market—but there are ways around that. Here’s how to write to the market the smart way.
Read MoreTHE ART OF THE SENTENCE: What Editors Mean When They Talk About Sentence Quality
by Paula Munier | Jan 30, 2019 | Craft
Editors are quick to reject manuscripts that lack what they call “sentence quality”—editor speak for good sentences. A good story isn’t good enough unless it’s written in good sentences. Here’s how you can improve your sentence quality.
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons Your Book Will Sell: An Agent’s Checklist
by Paula Munier | Oct 10, 2018 | Marketing, Publishing
As an agent, my primary job is to sell my clients’ books. How do I know if I can place a writer’s work? Here are the top criteria that can help me predict what books may work in today’s tough marketplace.
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