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Monthly Archives: August 2012

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What are we telling young women (and men)?

Susannah Friis wrote a wonderful blog post today. She’s angry, and I’m standing with her. I recently reposted a picture on Facebook. In one line, skinny, emaciated models posed. In the other, normal, healthy young women grinned at the camera. I’m not perfect. I’ve been known to obsess about avoirdupois Read more →

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In Medias Res: Where to start your story

Linda Apple, writer and fellow Hartline client, first pointed me to Kristen Lamb’s blog. Now I’m pointing you in her direction. Amid all the hype about starting your work with a bang, Kristen has some excellent advice.                    Kristen Lamb’s Blog What Read more →

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Traditional versus Self-publishing: Why the Furor?

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Traditionally published (many times over) author Sue Grafton created a furor in an interview on August 7 in which she disparaged self-publishing and called self-pubbed authors lazy. I think perhaps Miss Manners might have cleared her throat, stepped in with an “A-hem,” and suggested that Sue pause and reconsider. Too Read more →

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