Monthly Archives: February 2017

9 Tips on How to Start a Story

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Springfield Writers' Guild

How do you begin to tell a story without informing your reader of the where, when, who, and why? Known as an “information-dump” in the writing world, this needed information can often be boring. It must be woven into the … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons Why Selling to Libraries Needs to be a Top Priority

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Springfield Writers' Guild

According to the ALA Materials Survey published in March 2015, the most popular categories in public libraries were Children’s picture books, general fiction, mystery/thrillers, cookbooks and memoir/bio. The complete list is here. Libraries are a commonly neglected target in the … Continue reading →

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March 25 Speaker

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Springfield Writers' Guild

Casey will speak on: Authors should expect more from their publishers. Casey W. Cowan has worked in and around the journalism, artistic, and literary fields for twenty years. He’s worked as a reporter, photographer, and graphic designer for a variety … Continue reading →

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Should You Convert Your Books to Audiobooks?

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Springfield Writers' Guild

Johannes Gutenberg introduced his printing press to the world in 1439. The device, with its ability to move the type, started a social revolution, and I have no doubt, the morning after the announcement, Mister Gutenberg found himself besieged by … Continue reading →

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February 25 Speaker

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Springfield Writers' Guild

Brian Katcher is the author of several young adult books, including ALMOST PERFECT, winner of the American Library Association’s 2011 Stonewall Book Award; PLAYING WITH MATCHES, winner of the 2011 North Carolina Young Adult Book Award, and THE IMPROBABLE THEORY … Continue reading →

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