Nuggets for August

Alexandra Sokoloff always has interesting things to say. Maybe it's her screenwriting background. Or maybe it's that she writes horror (those folks are always a little "different.") But her slightly altered perspective
http://thedarksalon.blogspot.com/2012/06/perfect-words-to-create-suspense-or.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AlexandraSokoloff+%28Alexandra+Sokoloff%29

A different perspective on pricing ebooks
http://www.deanwesleysmith.com/?p=7190

Patricia Wrede has some suggestions on what to do with that novel with the great beginning that you don't know what to do with.
http://pcwrede.com/blog/the-first-veil/

Another thoughtful post by Kristine Rusch about what should be deal breakers in publishing contracts.
http://kriswrites.com/2012/07/18/the-business-rusch-deal-breakers-2012/

Whether you're looking to make your manuscript rise above to catch an agent's eye or you intend to publish independently, a developmental editor may be what you need. How do you know? The book deal explains what you should get from a developmental editor at http://www.alanrinzler.com/blog/2012/07/03/what-should-you-expect-from-a-developmental-editor/  Don't miss following the link about how to find a good one.

Story structure isn't as easy to implement as it seems, so I love when Larry Brooks writes about it because he really understands it. http://storyfix.com/the-moment-that-makes-or-breaks-your-story