http://candacecarrabus.com/ScribesTribeBlog The purpose of the writer is to save the world–Albert Camus Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:56:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here's a link to some agent pet peeves--including my agent, Cherry Weiner. The author did an article for Writers' Digest, and these are the comments that didn't make the cut for one reason or another. Some of these seem so obvious, but clearly agents see this stuff, or ... http://candacecarrabus.com/ScribesTribeBlog/2008/08/14/agent-pet-peeves/ Kids are great for putting things in perspective, coming up with incredibly wise and funny comments, and just generally keeping you grounded in what matters. Yesterday, my daughter and I were driving back from an errand and she asked me to put on her Taylor Swift CD. Daughter loves Taylor ... http://candacecarrabus.com/ScribesTribeBlog/2008/08/13/do-strawberries-and-blackberries-blossom-inside-you/ Amazing Story Fiction Contest What do we mean by “Amazing Story," you ask? A story that grabs us by the throat, demanding we pay attention. A story that tugs at our heartstrings. Beautiful words with a lyrical quality. A well-told tale, showing the author is a master storyteller. These are ... http://candacecarrabus.com/ScribesTribeBlog/2008/07/24/amazing-story-fiction-contest/ The next MWG (www.missouriwritersguild.org) conference, for writers in all genres and for all ages, will be April 3-5, 2009 in Cape Girardeau, MO. Mark your calendars; it is sure to be a hit. Here is some information from president, Patsy Bell Hobon: "To kick off the conference we will have ... http://candacecarrabus.com/ScribesTribeBlog/2008/07/22/2009-missouri-writers-guild-conference/ Thanks to everyone who emailed me or left a comment or question here. You can still leave comments or questions on any post this week and be eligible to win the free critique from Editor 911 (www.margodill.com, click on Editor 911). I really appreciate Amy and Candace hosting me this ... http://candacecarrabus.com/ScribesTribeBlog/2008/07/18/national-networking-how-to-meet-and-greet-writers-from-all-over-the-country/ Thanks to everyone who posted a question or comment on Monday. I know some of you had trouble getting a password. If you are having a problem, you can email me at margodll@aol.com, and I will post your question/comment for you. Your name will be put in for the free ... http://candacecarrabus.com/ScribesTribeBlog/2008/07/16/when-your-dream-comes-true-getting-a-book-published/ Isn’t that what we all want? Working at something we love? I can’t show you how to make millions. But I know there are some writers out there who are interested in learning how to make money while writing. It really is possible to get paid ... http://candacecarrabus.com/ScribesTribeBlog/2008/07/14/freelance-101-how-to-make-some-money-doing-what-you-love/ Hello writing friends, Put down those barbeque tongs! We interrupt your summer to announce that past President of the Missouri Writers' Guild Margo Dill Balinski (http://www.margodill.com/index.html) will be guest blogging right here this week. Margo (writing as Margo L. Dill) is a freelance writer, children's author, and elementary school teacher, living in ... http://candacecarrabus.com/ScribesTribeBlog/2008/07/13/guest-blogger-margo-dill-here-tomorrow/ NPR on Book Returns National Public Radio (NPR) produced a piece June 13 about the issue of book returns. To listen to this six-minute piece, visit www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91461568 and click the "Listen Now" button. Simon & Schuster Signs on with LibreDigital Simon & Schuster has joined with LibreDigital, who will provide digital distribution ... http://candacecarrabus.com/ScribesTribeBlog/2008/07/03/industry-news-from-rwa-enotes/ One in Twenty Buy Kindle e-Book Rather than Print Version At the 2008 BookExpo America convention, Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos revealed that one in 20 people buy the electronic version of a book rather than the printed version. However, Kindle e-book sales account for only 6 percent of overall sales titles ... http://candacecarrabus.com/ScribesTribeBlog/2008/06/17/industry-news/