TED founder Renni Browne chats with Owen Laster shortly after his retirement from one of the world's most successful talent agencies and discusses his decision to leave publishing. Read More
Behind The Bestsellers
December 2007 Bestsellers, our analysis of trends from three different bestseller lists.
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The Writer's Craft
How to Get Published in Literary Magazines, by Adriann Ranta. BTL's Managing Editor hashes out the basics of choosing, quering, and getting published in literary journals. Read more .
The Art of the Sex Scene, by Catherine Knepper. One of TED’s editors—and Southern gentlewoman—Catherine Knepper coaches you from a “turgid, shuddering” first draft to an artful, dramatic climax. Or “Try out a couple of tawdry bodice-rippers just for comparison’s sake.” Read More
On Language, by Catherine Knepper. Knepper bullet points the most common grammar and spelling mistakes made by writers—none of us write that badly… right? A great refresher for everyone. Read More
The Writer's Secret Weapon, by Renni Browne. Renni explores the nuances of leaving stuff out. No reader likes things spelled out for them, and nothing prevents emotional investment like excessive “showing” instead of “telling”. As the Tool lyric says, “What became of subtlety?” Read More
Words That Earn Their Keep, by Betsy Tice White. One of TED’s very own editors, Betsy briefs the boons of rich language. Don’t use a penny when a thick, heavy, dully glittering British pound will do… (You get the idea.) Read More
Characters: Making Them Real, by Renni Browne. Let’s say you already know the plot of your next masterpiece. Who are its characters? Renni asks the questions and notes some sources that will make those characters real. Read More
Five Short Steps to the Reject Pile, by Peter Gelfan. TED Editor Peter Gelfan outlines some common mistakes of the aspiring author. Read More
Interview with Alison Hawthorne Deming, MFA Program Director. A fellow sufferer of Tucson summers, Alison Deming answers some questions on MFA programs for creative writing as she takes a moment away from directing the University of Arizona's own creative writing curriculum. Deming also stresses the importance of grass root writing initiatives: a perennially daunting and inspiring process. Read More
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Best of the Blogosphere
Industry professionals are talking about what you need to know. Click here to read more some of our favorite postings from blogs on writing, publishing, and editing.
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TED founder Renni Browne chats with Owen Laster shortly after his retirement from one of the world's most successful talent agencies and discusses his decision to leave publishing. 
December 2007 Bestsellers, our analysis of trends from three different bestseller lists.
