Welcome to the March 17, 2011 edition of Carnival of Storytelling.

It’s been over 3 years since the last edition. I’m reactivating the Carnival of Storytelling, however, to continue the work done by the Just Write Blog Carnival, the last edition of which was published on March 4.

In future editions (as Missy did with the Just Write Blog Carnival), I’ll give away books or other prizes that writers might like to have. Let me know if you’d like to sponsor an edition of the Carnival of Storytelling by donating a giveaway item.

For now, I’m putting this revival edition together at the last minute. As Editor-in-Chief, I’ve selected a number of recent posts from around the blogosphere to fill out this edition. If you’d like me to feature other posts, there’s a simple way to get that to happen: just submit them at BlogCarnival.com.

Writers

R and C Bridgestock – Author Profile by Steven R. McEvoy posted at Book Reviews and More — Carol and Bob Bridgestock have combined over 50 years service in the West Yorkshire Police Service. Their first book was released in 2009 but has now been reprinted with a commitment to 2 more in a series focusing on Detective Jack Dylan.

Books etc.

‘I’d need to have a brain injury before I write for children’ by Sophie Masson posted at Writer Unboxed — Vamping off that quote by Martin Amis, Sophie Masson blasts some of the myths about Juvenile and YA books.

Art and Craft

Writing Event Story Prologues That Really Work by Johne Cook posted at AuthorCulture — How to write a prologue that doesn’t bore your reader to tears.

Plotting Is Easy by Laurie Alice Eakes posted at Novel Journey — Award-winning author Laurie Alice Eakes shares the 4-factor process she uses to pre-plan a plot.

The Essence of a Story by Camille LaGuire posted at The Daring Novelist — What core characteristic makes a “story”? Here are a couple thought-provoking definitions.

Writing Life

How To Become A Writer by Mark Nichol posted at Daily Writing Tips — In order to be able to call yourself a writer, all you have to do is write. But don’t go passing out business cards emblazoned with that word just yet.

Taking Leaps and Why by C. Hope Clark posted at C. Hope Clark’s blog — There’s something about big change that take us to task and forces us to perform. What do you fear to do that only an unforeseen push over the edge would make you do?

Fiction and True Stories

Writing Humor Isn’t Funny by Mad Kane posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog — A writer’s-block poem about writing humor when you don’t feel funny.

So, How Do YOU Research? posted at Be the Story (this blog) — Different authors research their topics differently, some more ballsy, others more tame.

Perhaps to Dream by J. Timothy King (yours truly) posted at J. Timothy King’s Stories — A high-powered female executive faces the reasons why she wanted a career in the first place.

Publishing and Marketing

Myth Busting by Rachelle Gardner, Literary Agent posted at Rants & Ramblings (On Life as a Literary Agent) — Blasting some of the myths aspiring authors have of traditional publishing biz. Also: Part 2 and Part 3.

Are You Really Ready to Indie Publish? posted at Be the Story (this blog) — Since self-publishing and indie publishing are coming into their own now, we need a reality check on how difficult it actually is to indie publish. Also: Getting Published Ain’t So Great, Either. (If these two posts don’t completely discourage you from pursuing writing professionally, then you’re a real writer.)

Resources

Readers, Authors and Librarians Against DRM by Mark Coker posted at the official Smashwords blog — Artist Nina Paley has created a cool collection of images for those ready to rail against DRM. Plus: Five Reasons to Say No to DRM.

AND That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of Carnival of Storytelling using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.