Business: Changing Gears

Vicki Hinze © 2003-2011 Changing gears, or changing from writing one novel type to another, presents new opportunities for the writer and new challenges. It also presents special considerations for the writer, and I’d like to share a few of those, from a writer’s...

Craft: Common Mechanical Pitfalls

Vicki Hinze © 2003-2011 (Blog Post) When asked, a group of editors from top publishing houses, responded that the following are the most often seen mechanical errors in works submitted by authors. By removing these errors from our works, we greatly enhance our...

Business: Contract Considerations

Vicki Hinze © 2003-2011 Q. What 5 things do you consider most important in book contracts? A. Literary contracts are long–averaging about 30 pages–and complex, and there isn’t a clause in them that isn’t important or there for a specific...

Business: Copyrights

Vicki Hinze © 2003-2011 Q. I’ve had a number of books published, and I just learned my publisher isn’t copyrighting my books. They say I’m covered under the “automatic” copyright laws. Is this adequate protection for authors? A. First,...

Craft: Critique Guidelines

Vicki Hinze © 2003-2011 (Blog Post) What follows is a compilation of guidelines often used successfully between critique partners in a critique group. SECTION A: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS The purpose of a critique is to aid in a writer’s growth. Be frank, honest, and...

Craft: Critique Essentials

Vicki Hinze © 2003-2011 (Blog Post) A critique given or received is based on the author and critiquer developing and maintaining a bond of trust. Mutual respect and clear communication are imperative. To help achieve both: * Never discuss a specific critique given...
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