Via Nathan Bransford: How an editor at a publisher acquires a book

When Nathan Bransford offers writing or publishing advice, we listen…and advise  y’all (especially prose writers) to do the same. Here’s another reason why, via Nathan’s guest  

We know an editor wouldn’t really steal your book. This is just a fun metaphor, yeah?

by Christine Pride

Greetings writerly people! read article

LB: The Truth about Commas and “Because”

by Larry Brody

I’m fascinated by overthinking. We all do it one way or another and at one time or another.

Mostly I overthink the reasons for scheduling and performing tasks that seem difficult or at best unpleasant. As a writer, I also tend to overthink English language usage, but not nearly as much as Derek Haines has in an article called “A Comma Before Because After a Negative Clause.” that I just read at justpublishingadvice.com. read article

LB: ‘Explaining Hollywood: How to get a job as a publicist’

Marvelous Pic by Juliette Toma

by Larry Brody

The latest in the LATIMES continuing series of articles for all their hopeful subscribers. I keep wondering if more people than ever are coming to L.A. to get into the Industry? Or is it less? Anyone got the figures?

Anyway, this article by Ada Tseng is quite informative, and if you’re a subscriber – or a non-subscriber who hasn’t used up your free reads – you can check it out HERE.

#tvwriting #screenwriting #writingtips #writerslife read article

LB: Voices Overheard in the Burbs

by Larry Brody

Heard wafting through the air while walking Layla the Future Mobility Dog on Labor Day:

He: I used your stove cleaner on the barbecue. Now what do I do? read article

LB: Cartoonists Look at Writers 2

by Larry Brody

This:

Tom Gauld gets it. read article