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Classes Starting the Week of Nov 25 & Dec 2

Starting the week of November 25th Writing Short Story Collections: The Glue That Makes Them Work with Beth Daniels Creating a Book Trailer with Ines Johnson Prioritize Your Writing in 2020 with Lisa J. MacDonald Starting the week of December 2nd Learn YOUR Publishing Options with L.C. Hayden  Creating an Award-Winning Supporting Cast with Lyncee …

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Story summary vs. synopsis vs. logline explained from the SavvyExperts

Story summary vs. synopsis vs. logline, OH MY!  Maybe better said as “OH *&^%%##!!!” Right? With the summer conferences barrelling toward us, we’re all worried about writing that perfect pitch…and summary and synopsis and logline. Well, we dove into the SavvyAuthors archives and found some of the best articles from our instructors and members to …

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The Power of Paperbacks: 5 Myths Debunked About Using KDP for Paperbacks By Aria Grace

Although many readers today have grown accustomed to reading digital copies of their favorite novels, the urge to hold paper in their hands and smell the pages is something readers from around the world will always cherish. Whether it’s to reminisce about reading as a child or to escape from the world of electronics, there …

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Loglines – Essential if Querying or Self-Publishingby Laura Drake

A logline is important – for a query, of course, but it’s a wonderful start to a back cover blurb, if you’re self-publishing as well. It’s also a quick way to explain when someone asks what your book is about. But I like it for another reason. It helps me get into a marketing frame …

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