by Michelle Richmond | Jan 30, 2012
First, do your research The old-school but reliable Novel and Short Story Writer’s Market (Writer’s Digest Books)covers many of the better publications with detailed descriptions of tastes, editorial guidelines, payment, and rights. The Pushcart Prize...
by Michelle Richmond | Jan 30, 2012
So you’ve written a story, revised it, and are ready to send it out. Here are a few pointers on how to submit stories for publication: • Until recently, submitting to literary journals meant buying loads of stamps, weighing your manila envelopes at the post...
by Michelle Richmond | Jan 29, 2012
Back in July of 2011, WORD magazine remembered John Carter, songwriter, producer, and A&R man extraordinaire, who “was instrumental in the careers of and a passionate supporter of Bob Seger, The Motels, Sammy Hagar, Melissa Etheridge, Tori Amos, David and David,...
by Michelle Richmond | Jan 29, 2012
More Magazine features an essay by Kathryn Stockett, author of the wildly successful novel The Help, now a wildly successful film. It’s an old story, but worth repeating: novelist gets a zillion rejections, or 60, to be more precise, before finally landing an...
by Michelle Richmond | Jan 25, 2012
Line Zero litmag is running a 24-hour flash fiction contest. Here are the rules, from the contest website: We’re running a 24 hour prompt-based contest showcasing the art of flash fiction. Participants will have 24 hours to write a short story at 300 words or...
by Michelle Richmond | Jan 25, 2012
One question I often from high school studentsis this: “I want to be a writer. How do I start?” Begin by being a good reader. Read widely and well: fiction, poetry, memoir. To get a great idea of the possibilities of fiction, get a copy of The Scriber...
by Michelle Richmond | Dec 5, 2011
Share The Bay Area Book Doctor offers several manuscript evaluation and critique services to fit different needs and budgets–from an exhaustive critique to a “first 50 pages” package. Package One Written critique of the first 50 pages of your...
by Michelle Richmond | Oct 1, 2011
You’ve written a book. Now what? Get your novel or memoir ready to send out to agents and publishers with the help of a New York Times bestselling author and veteran writing teacher. What the book doctor can do for you: Tighten structure Improve dialogue...
by Michelle Richmond | Aug 14, 2011
Find your voice, and your story, in my lively, informative creative writing classes. Whether you’re new to writing, or you’ve been writing for a while, you’ll find inspiration, motivation, and solid techniques to improve your craft in a range of...
