Editor Invites Writers to Show off Techniques
Writers are invited to share examples from their work to be showcased in a new, all-genre sequel to Don't Murder Your Mystery, the Agatha Award Finalist for Best Nonfiction Book of 2006 by Chris Roerden, an editor for 43 years.
The best 140 examples that demonstrate the effective use of specific fiction-writing techniques will be showcased, with full credit to its author, in the sequel to this highly acclaimed book of insider information about getting published.
No payment, fee, or purchase is required. Examples from either published or unpublished novels, short stories, and creative nonfiction will be accepted until Thanksgiving 2007. A contest open to April 25 (07) will determine the title of the all-genre edition.
"It is scheduled for 2008 publication," says Roerden, "provided enough writers make me aware of their own good examples to replace most of those now featured in the mystery edition."
NYTimes best-selling author P.J. Parrish calls Roerden's selection of examples "wonderful." Mystery Scene magazine says "excellent examples."
For submission guidelines, contest rules, and a list of the authors currently showcased, visit: www.tinyurl.com/yclawc [Link opens a PDF file.]
Chris Roerden is the recipient of awards for both writing and editing. She holds an MA in English and a BA summa cum laude from the University of Maine, where she also taught writing. She is past president of MAPA, a regional trade association of publishers; served 6 years on the southeast board of Mystery Writers of America; and is a member of Sisters in Crime and Mensa.
Authors she has edited are published by Berkley Prime Crime, Midnight Ink, Intrigue, Viking, Rodale, Walker, St. Martin's, and others. Bella Rosa Books is a small royalty press located in South Carolina.
DON'T MURDER YOUR MYSTERY
24 FICTION-WRITING TECHNIQUES
TO SAVE YOUR MANUSCRIPT FROM
TURNING UP D.O.A.
Chris Roerden
Bella Rosa Books, May 2006
Bibl., index; vii, 293 pp TPB
ISBN 1-933523-13-1; $17.95
Avail: Ingram, B&T, Brodart, etc.
http://bellarosabooks.com
The best 140 examples that demonstrate the effective use of specific fiction-writing techniques will be showcased, with full credit to its author, in the sequel to this highly acclaimed book of insider information about getting published.
No payment, fee, or purchase is required. Examples from either published or unpublished novels, short stories, and creative nonfiction will be accepted until Thanksgiving 2007. A contest open to April 25 (07) will determine the title of the all-genre edition.
"It is scheduled for 2008 publication," says Roerden, "provided enough writers make me aware of their own good examples to replace most of those now featured in the mystery edition."
NYTimes best-selling author P.J. Parrish calls Roerden's selection of examples "wonderful." Mystery Scene magazine says "excellent examples."
For submission guidelines, contest rules, and a list of the authors currently showcased, visit: www.tinyurl.com/yclawc [Link opens a PDF file.]
Chris Roerden is the recipient of awards for both writing and editing. She holds an MA in English and a BA summa cum laude from the University of Maine, where she also taught writing. She is past president of MAPA, a regional trade association of publishers; served 6 years on the southeast board of Mystery Writers of America; and is a member of Sisters in Crime and Mensa.
Authors she has edited are published by Berkley Prime Crime, Midnight Ink, Intrigue, Viking, Rodale, Walker, St. Martin's, and others. Bella Rosa Books is a small royalty press located in South Carolina.
DON'T MURDER YOUR MYSTERY
24 FICTION-WRITING TECHNIQUES
TO SAVE YOUR MANUSCRIPT FROM
TURNING UP D.O.A.
Chris Roerden
Bella Rosa Books, May 2006
Bibl., index; vii, 293 pp TPB
ISBN 1-933523-13-1; $17.95
Avail: Ingram, B&T, Brodart, etc.
http://bellarosabooks.com
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