Considering a Pen Name?

If you're a new writer in the process of putting together your author platform, you may find this video of interest. Please leave a comment with your thoughts and questions.

Giveaway Cancelled

Since we received practically no response to this giveaway after three days, I've decided to cancel it for the time being and postpone it until after the book is released. Keep checking for updates as we near the release date.

New Contest Options

It's time for a new contest involving your writing skills. We have some options. We've studied a lot of different areas. So what shall we do? Obviously, I want to make this blog as valuable to as many readers as possible, so I'm asking for your input. If you look to the right >>>> you'll see a voting booth with three items listed: Query Letter, Opening Paragraph, and 250-word Snippet.

Just venture over that way and pick your poison, so to speak. Choose the item you'd like to submit, and we'll see where the chips fall. The one item with the most votes will be the one we select for the contest. Feel free to tell your writing friends on your email list, your Twitter buddies, and your Facebook pals about the contest so we can get as much input as possible.

And don't forget to enter Miss Snark's First Victim Secret Agent Contest next Monday.