I’m over at Magical Words today, talking about the details of writing a synopsis.  Essentially, I provide line by line instructions for creating a strong synopsis for agents, editors, art departments, etc.  Stop by and see what you think — and leave a comment or two!

http://www.magicalwords.net/mindy-klasky/synopses-the-nitty-and-the-gritty/

Magical Words is a website by writers for writers (and readers who want a behind-the-scenes peak at the process of writing.)  Regular posters include David B. Coe, John G. Hartness, Faith Hunter, and Misty Massey, with regular guest posts from Lucienne Diver, Diana Pharaoh Francis, and Carrie Ryan.  We’re always happy to see new faces in the crowd, so don’t be shy!

Because auto-posts post, and I need something to distract me from Boston, I’m up at Magical Words today, with a post about the problem of the Elf in the Kitchen.  Yeah.  If you read it, you’ll understand what I mean.  As always, comments are preferred at MW, but I’m happy to hear what you have to say here, too!

http://www.magicalwords.net/mindy-klasky/the-elf-in-the-kitchen/

Magical Words is a website by writers for writers (and readers who want a behind-the-scenes peak at the process of writing.)  Regular posters include David B. Coe, John G. Hartness, Faith Hunter, Misty Massey, and Kalayna Price, with regular guest posts from Lucienne Diver, Diana Pharaoh Francis, C.E. Murphy, and Carrie Ryan.  Stop by and let me know what you think about characters’ names, in my work or elsewhere!

I’m over at Magical Words today, talking about book promotion — what works, what doesn’t, what I’ve done in the past, and why I’m changing what I’m doing in the future.  Check it out (and, as always, feel free to comment):

http://www.magicalwords.net/mindy-klasky/get-yer-hot-fresh-books/

Magical Words is a website by writers for writers (and readers who want a behind-the-scenes peak at the process of writing.)  Regular posters include David B. Coe, John G. Hartness, Faith Hunter, Misty Massey, and Kalayna Price, with regular guest posts from Lucienne Diver, Diana Pharaoh Francis, C.E. Murphy, and Carrie Ryan.  Stop by and let me know what you think about characters’ names, in my work or elsewhere!

I’m over at Magical Words today, talking about naming conventions for characters — how I do it, and some of my pet peeves in other authors’ naming strategies:

http://www.magicalwords.net/mindy-klasky/whats-in-a-name/

Magical Words is a website by writers for writers (and readers who want a behind-the-scenes peak at the process of writing.)  Regular posters include David B. Coe, John G. Hartness, Faith Hunter, Misty Massey, and Kalayna Price, with regular guest posts from Lucienne Diver, Diana Pharaoh Francis, C.E. Murphy, and Carrie Ryan.  Stop by and let me know what you think about characters’ names, in my work or elsewhere!

I’m over at Magical Words today, talking about how I sometimes break my own rules — especially the rule that says I should be sitting at my desk, writing.  In my post, I talk about how I broke those rules yesterday, and what wonderful results I experienced.  Check it out:

http://www.magicalwords.net/mindy-klasky/expect-the-unexpected/

Magical Words is a website by writers for writers (and readers who want a behind-the-scenes peak at the process of writing.)  Regular posters include David B. Coe, John G. Hartness, Faith Hunter, Misty Massey, and Kalayna Price, with regular guest posts from Lucienne Diver, Diana Pharaoh Francis, C.E. Murphy, and Carrie Ryan.

I’m at Magical Words today, talking about how I use Scrivener to write.  (Spoiler:  I use very few of its features, but what I use helps me to keep track of my worldbuilding and my timelines.)  Check out what I have to say, and leave me a comment or two!

http://www.magicalwords.net/mindy-klasky/not-a-spreadsheet/

Magical Words is a website by writers for writers (and readers who want a behind-the-scenes peak at the process of writing.)  Regular posters include David B. Coe, John G. Hartness, Faith Hunter, Misty Massey, and Kalayna Price, with regular guest posts from Lucienne Diver, Diana Pharaoh Francis, C.E. Murphy, and Carrie Ryan.