There is much talk among writers, agents, editors and publishers about “author platform”. But what is it? What does it mean for you as a writer, whether you’re published or not? There are a few definitions of platform. Starting with the first thing: your platform is your audience. As a writer, who are the people […]
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 […]
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: […]
