Why Authors Need a Blog A writer’s time is precious. Twenty-four hours may seem like a lot of time, but when you are an author in today’s highly competitive environment, what you choose to do with those hours can make a big difference. The concept of blogging has been around for years now. Many who […]
Want to Self-Publish Your Book? Here’s Why You Need an Editor
May 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you are looking to self-publish your work, you may be tempted to cut costs by skipping on professional editing. Here’s our advice to you – DON’T! The thrill of having written the closing chapter makes it very tempting to just publish it right away. We understand that thrill. But a professional writer knows that […]
Differences between Traditional, Self-Publishing and Vanity Publishing
May 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Differences between Traditional, Self-Publishing and Vanity Publishing Thanks to the internet, the publishing industry has changed dramatically over the years. Before, getting your written words out to an audience meant a long, difficult process. Publishing houses could only produce so many works a year, and the competition to be one of the chosen few was […]
Finish What You Start
January 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One of my biggest problems as a writer is finishing what I’ve started. I always have lots of different ideas in my head at the same time, so I have a hard time committing to one project. Perhaps you’re like me and you have folders full of abandoned novels and short stories on your computer? Or […]
3 Questions Every Creative Person Must Ask
April 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Article written by Jane Friedman. Source I’m starting to find that the same dilemmas come up again and again when I talk with a group about online media and marketing. These are dilemmas that I can’t solve. They boil down to three questions you have to ask yourself—and be able to answer honestly—to find a […]
7 Signs That You’re Not Ready to Publish
September 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If you’re a writer wondering whether your work is ready to go out into the world, check out this article by Penny C. Sansevieri on The Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/penny-c-sansevieri/7-signs-that-youre-not-re_b_1855988.html
“A Right Fit”: Navigating the World of Literary Agents
August 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Interesting article by Michael Bourne on world of Literary Agents : http://www.themillions.com/2012/08/a-right-fit-navigating-the-world-of-literary-agents.html
How To Get Published
May 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
HOW TO GET PUBLISHED: The Short Answer 1) Write your book. 2) Query literary agents about your book. 3) If you succeed with Step 2 and find a literary agent, your literary agent will sell your book to a specific editor who will champion your book on behalf of the publisher. HOW TO GET PUBLISHED: […]
