A Craft Crash Course
Plenty of writers know they have a great, compelling idea for a story, and they just don’t know how to bring it to life. That’s where craft comes in.
6 Things I Learned While Copyediting
On its face, copyediting is a relatively simple prospect. Find grammatical and spelling errors, highlight them and then send them to the author. But is there more to it than that? To be honest, not really, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy! During my forays into copyediting both as a freelancer and as an Oolie, I’ve picked up a number of tips and tricks that I’m now obligated to share with you.
Editorial Calendars: How Publishers Plan Across a Season
In publishing, the timing of a book’s release can literally make or break its success. That’s where the editorial calendar comes in—it’s the master plan publishers use to map out every stage of a book’s life before it ever hits the shelves.
Common Young Adult (YA) Fiction Conventions
Young adult (YA) fiction captivates readers with its relatable themes of first love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, all while addressing pressing social issues like mental health and discrimination. Through its unique narrative style and diverse genres, YA fiction offers a transformative reading experience.
Tips and Tricks for Writing Good Dialogue
Tip #1 The importance of flow Flow is one of the most important parts of dialogue, creating character dynamics, and keeping your reader entertained. The exact tip that I have […]
Is a Glossary a Sign of Bad Writing?
I discovered that there is a vocal contingent of people out there who hate glossaries, who even think they are a sign of bad writing. This was surprising to me, to say the least. After all, as a longtime reader of fantasy and science fiction, I happen to love glossaries.
Specialist Versus Generalist: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Narrowing your Editorial Focus
In a world with a broad range of writing, is it possible to specialize in a subject matter you love?
Bookish Meetups in Portland: A Guide to Find Other Booklovers in the City
A book lover in a big city can seem like an oxymoron. A vast majority of the book community are introverts and it can be hard to find others like ourselves, but the good news is that Portland is known for its lively book culture. Here are a few places to visit for events and meetups so you can find other like-minded individuals in a big city!
The MFA: Helpful in Getting Published?
The MFA curriculum presents writers with opportunities to hone their craft, workshop with other writers, and receive mentoring from faculty. What’s more, many aspiring authors see an MFA as their golden ticket to being published…But does an MFA actually increase writers’ chances of getting published?
Reimagining Marketing with Curriculum-Based Teaching Guides
To market a book, you’ve got to market your brand. This is where extending outreach to new or secondary audiences reimagines a stagnant brand strategy. [At Ooligan] We’ve taken the hassle away from literary analysis and created an online, self-guided curriculum for teachers, librarians, and independent learners alike.