CLASSIC BOOK INSPIRED GIFTS FOR READERS AND WRITERS

The holidays are fast approaching, and if you need a gift for a reader, writer, librarian, or teacher, we’ve got you covered—and with the added bonus of a discount! Today we’re thrilled to introduce our readers to Melissa Chan. Melissa is a reader, designer, and founder of Literary Book Gifts. As her holiday gift to our readers, she’s offering a 20% discount on all items from her website. Just use KillerCrafts&CraftyKillers20 at checkout for 20% off any order, no minimum. This coupon code does not expire.

Melissa started Literary Book Gifts earlier this year as an online store for book lovers. She features a wide selection of gifts for teachers, librarians, writers, and readers of all ages. (The items featured here are just a small selection of what you’ll find on the website.)

Melissa says, “I love to read. But I also love talking about some of the great ideas, characters, and stories I've read. These days everyone is reading something different, whether it's the latest bestseller or the 5th book in a series. It's not often two people are reading the same book at the same time. It can even be hard to find others who have read some of your favorite novels, especially if they aren’t well known. Showcasing one of your favorite books or authors, or even your general love of reading on a shirt or tote bag is a great way to generate some fabulous literary conversations.”

The website showcases book t-shirts and tote bags in a variety of sizes and colors. Even the tote bags come in multiple sizes! The shirts are made of 100% cotton and there are even a few colors that have some polyester content for those who prefer heathered fabrics. There are men's and women's versions of each design. The tote bags are sturdy with black lining and cotton handles. Each tote bag has a different color printed as background all the way into the seams.

So start your holiday shopping now, and don’t forget to add the promo code KillerCrafts&CraftyKillers20 when you check out.

KILLER CRAFTS & CRAFTY KILLERS HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE, PART 4

If you’re an author, you might be in need of a holiday gift for your critique buddies or the gift exchange at your local writing group. If so, check out Top Ten Reasons Your Novel is Rejected, a writing book offers advice from a publishing insider who has been on both sides of the table.

Over the years Lois Winston has given workshops and talks to several thousand aspiring writers. As a literary agent, she’s listened to hundreds of pitches and read through tens of thousands of query letters and manuscript submissions. Being both a published author and a literary agent gives her a unique perspective on publishing. She knows what it’s like to be the writer whose only desire is to sell a novel, and she knows what it’s like to have to crush someone’s hopes with a rejection letter. It wasn’t until she started sending out those rejection letters that she began to have a better understanding of why so many writers receive them.

What she’s come to realize is that most manuscripts are rejected by agents and editors for one or more of ten basic reasons. Writers have control over some of these reasons but not all of them. This book will discuss these ten reasons and how writers can control more of their destiny by not falling prey to them.

Whether your goal is to be published by a legacy publishing house or you plan to self-publish, this book contains invaluable information about self-editing, grammar, punctuation, point of view, telling vs. showing, passive vs. active writing, dialogue, narrative, voice, style, hooks, query letters, and synopsis writing.

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