Next Noble Pen Meeting

July 17th, 2014 at 7 pm

Scott’s Family Restaurant

1906 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids

News

News Corporation has bought Harlequin, and is adding it to their Harper Collins division.

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An essay considers how multinational the readership for books may be.

Victories

Dylan submitted a story for publication.

Education

The “blurb” testimonials usually seen on the back covers of books are a common marketing device, intended to convince the reader that this is a book worth reading.   The word blurb was coined in 1907. A search for the terms blurb request will find many articles about getting people to help you by writing them.

Noelle Sterne has some thoughts about gathering testimonials.  Here’s another view, saying the blurbs are a small factor in readers choices but still worthwhile.  Best-selling authors get too many requests to comply unless you have some  connection to them.  More advice on requesting a blurb.

Upcoming Schedule

July 17th
Nick
Tyree
Jed

July 24th
Laura
Ciuin
Jed

July 31st
Ciuin
Jen
Tyree

August 7
Open slots

Keep Writing,
Bill