Editing Services Blog May 2007

May 21, 2007, Book Review of The First Five Pages

The first five pages of any book can hook the reader or bore the reader. Even self-publishing writers can learn from The First Five Pages by Noah Lukeman. Read the book review here.

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May 20, 2007, Writing Contest Physical Conflict

Enter the writing contest everyone wins. Flex your muscles on writing about physical conflict.

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May 15, 2007, Craft of Writing

The craft of writing continues to challenge even the most experienced writers. Read tips on a wide range of topics of interest to serious writers.

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May 13, 2007, Sell Publishing Rights On E-Bay

Here's a twist on selling your book.

Stephen Blood wrote a children's book, The City of Lost Socks, but instead of sending query letters or the manuscript to potential publishers, he's listed the rights to his book on e-Bay.

Listed as auction item #190102443444, the publishing rights have a starting bid of $13,000.

So far I see no takers.

If he does find someone who wants to publish his work, he may have paved the way for others to follow.

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