IngramSpark Price Increase
I am just spreading the word. If you use IngramSpark to print books, they are raising their prices again. This time by 6%. Are we not surprised? They released the following statement: “Amidst significant … Read More
Teachable Moments are Critical to YA Novels
May 22, 2021
by
Fredrick Cooper
Three years ago, I sat down to write another novel and decided it was time to write a Young Adult novel. Well, maybe Young Adult Crossover, something that is a compelling read for young … Read More
Unlocking Your Creativity
November 1, 2016
by
Fredrick Cooper
So if you want to write books for a living, you have to train your brain to speed up your production. Eric Whitchey gave a great presentation on “Unlocking Your Creativity” this evening at … Read More
Wednesday Quick Quotes
August 25, 2016
by
Fredrick Cooper
“Once we start looking at and thinking about individual sentences, rather than simply thinking of the sentence as just another brick in a wall of words, once we consider the sentence with the care … Read More
Wednesday Quick Quotes
August 17, 2016
by
Fredrick Cooper
“As a reader, I’m often put off by authors and story-lines without families or children and the angst and joy they bring to them.” C.J. Box Novelist
Wednesday Quick Quotes
August 10, 2016
by
Fredrick Cooper
“If in doubt, leave it out is a rule I have followed all my life and usually find it advisable in the long run. You can’t unsay something.” Sue Henry Novelist
Wednesday Quick Quotes
July 27, 2016
by
Fredrick Cooper
“The ability to express thoughts coherently and creatively through the written word is a professional asset as well as a personal attribute. It’s worth cultivating.” Anne Janzer The Writer’s Process
More on Pitching your Manuscript
July 23, 2016
by
Fredrick Cooper
This month I was in town when the monthly meeting of the Willamette Writers was scheduled. I made it a point to attend because of the topic which would be: what to do and … Read More
Cutting Through the Clutter
July 16, 2016
by
Fredrick Cooper
Just recently I noticed a new file folder appear in my Microsoft Outlook labeled Clutter. It is supposed to pull out emails that I tend to ignore or not open. I sorely wish it would … Read More