I just reviewed Donald Maass' book Writing the Breakout Novel over at my blog, and I'm running a contest to give away a copy of the book. Come on over, leave a comment, and be entered. It's like magic! :)

http://beckylevine.com/2009/01/19/book-review-and-contest-writing-the-breakout-novel/

The Fairy Godsisters are offering a scholarship to the August 2009 SCBWI conference! These women are incredibly generous. For info, check out the post at Shrinking Violet Promotions:

http://shrinkingvioletpromotions.blogspot.com/2009/01/fairy-godsisters-ink-2nd-annual-scbwi.html

Just a quick post to point you to some info about the upcoming Writer's Digest Webinars.

http://beckylevine.com/2009/01/15/webinarsmaybe-im-catching-up-with-the-millenium/

What are the jobs of the person being critiqued. Come check out my blog post:

http://beckylevine.com/2009/01/12/receiving-a-critique-what-can-you-do/

How do we put voice into our nonfiction. I've got my thoughts on it up at my blog. Stop by and join in!

http://beckylevine.com/2009/01/08/voice-in-nonfiction/