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Common Structural Problems

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This week, we’re going to take a look at some of the structural issues that commonly mar early drafts.   Story doesn’t start in the right place When you first … Continued

Our Unsung Heroes

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Here’s a blog that’s going to talk about the unsung heroes at Busybird. You’d know about our staff, especially if you’ve come to a Busybird function like Open Mic Night, … Continued

YOU

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Here we are: 2017! Check out our last blog post to see what we already have scheduled for the new year, but we’ll be releasing our full itinerary shortly, so … Continued

Looking Forward

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Last night was Busybird’s Christmas Party/Open Mic Night 40 – a fantastic way to see out the year. In a night filled with merriment, feasting, and great readings, we also … Continued

Be YOU

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Something that always astonishes me is the disregard authors can have for copyright. Here’s the simple reality: you can’t just take things from elsewhere and use them. Why would you … Continued

The Publishing Process

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Have you ever wondered about the work that goes into transforming a manuscript into a book once a publisher accepts it? It’s not as simple as the publisher saying, Hey, … Continued