Maybe this will help: I asked the wise and brilliant Chip MacGregor (www.chipmacgregor.com) what genre was the hottest right now… ” The fastest growing category in publishing right now is YA, but that’s only because of TWILIGHT. Aside from that, romance is definitely the strongest category. Next fastest growing? Probably thrillers. What genre sold the most? In terms of numbers of books, it was romance.” and the illustrious and also wise Steve Laube (www.stevelaube.com) said, “If I were to be held down and forced into an answer I would have to say “romance.” That category, while always evergreen, continues to be the staple of the fiction industry.” (Thanks, guys, for your help!) so, there you go… Every voice counts! Online Surveys & Market Research
Read the RestArchive | Uncategorized RSS feed for this section
What kind of book should we write?
What kind of book do you like to read? I usually start with this question when I’m teaching students how to write. Because, the things you are reading will usually determine the genre that you are most equipped and most interested in writing in. I read a lot of different genres – historical romance, romantic comedy, women’s fiction…but the genre most represented on my shelf is romantic suspense and thrillers. So, that’s what I tend to write. Have I written the others? Yes. But my strengths, the genre I am honing is the one I love the most. Romantic Suspense. Whenever you start a book, you need to begin with the TYPE of book you’re writing…the GENRE. So, go take a look at your bookshelf, and then come […]
Read the RestMerry Christmas!
Susan and I want to wish all of you a very, merry Christmas. We’ve had a blast doing the blog this past year and meeting with many of you at conferences, or chatting in email. Your individual notes and comments to us have been a great encouragement. Those who have been clients, we do appreciate you and pray good things for you writing! For everyone’s writing. The publishing industry may be making changes as the economy quakes, but our God is not surprised or caught off guard. He’s well aware and even better, in control. We cannot judge our publishing success or opportunities by the world, but by Him. He can make a road way in the wilderness, a river in the desert. Keep your heart and mind on Him, […]
Read the RestSynopsis Day 3 — Making it Colorful — Part 1
A synopsis, as you know, is not only a summary of your story. It is a slice of your writing style. It gives the editor the first taste of who you are and what you write. Because of that,you want to give it the flavor of the type of story you write. What do I mean? Well, every noun and verb you use conveys a feeling or mood. For example, if you are trying to up tension, and create fear, you might use verbs that generate feelings of fear. Stricken, caught, blindsided, choked. If you want to convey feelings of warmth, you might use, embraced, soothe, coo. If you want to create feelings of suspense, you might use: flicker, ripped, tear. The idea is to look at your piece, and choose carefully the words you […]
Read the Rest
