Tag Archives: getting published

When it rains it pours

Posted on May 14, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

Ok, I know I just posted, but I’m still amazed, so I want to share more fully with you what happened today. The past few weeks, I’ve spent some time rewriting my first chapter of Ghost in the Park. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Das Krakenhaus Publishing looking for short stories

Posted on February 15, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

Das Krakenhaus Publishing is still on the lookout for short stories under 12k words in the genres of scientific romanticism (such as H. G. Wells and Jules Verne) and Steampunk. I believe they pay only a small stipend, but if … Continue reading →

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The Hook- Avoiding Clichés

Posted on February 1, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

In my last post, I talked about ways you can write a book so that it has the best chance of being published. About what makes a book sellable to an agent. Today, we talk about the hook. The hook, … Continue reading →

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Before you write the book-

Posted on January 31, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

I’ve written a three part series about cover letters in this blog, and it struck me today that what many might find useful is some advice about writing a book that you want to get published. About what you should … Continue reading →

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