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Publishing and Self Publishing

How to Build a Roadmap to the Author Future You Want

December 19, 2019

How to Build a Roadmap to the Author Future You Want

December 19, 2019

When the clock turns forward, we tend to think about what the next year will bring. Now personally I’m not one for making New Years resolutions, but I absolutely do…

Story Feedback: Free and Paid Options for Writers

October 15, 2019

Story Feedback: Free and Paid Options for Writers

October 15, 2019

It’s a sad fact, but most writers don’t have a basement full of money, meaning we have to think carefully about where we spend our money and why. Investing in…

Writing Feedback: Should We Seek It Out?

September 26, 2019

Writing Feedback: Should We Seek It Out?

September 26, 2019

As most of you know, Becca and I have been writing and publishing for some time now. Many thing have changed in the industry, including how a book reaches the…

The Secret to Getting Paid to Sell Books

August 29, 2019

The Secret to Getting Paid to Sell Books

August 29, 2019

Many writers I know either write non-fiction already or are toying with the idea. It’s a lot of research and work, but because it tailors to a specific audience, books…

Why Writers Shouldn’t Query Self-Published Books

August 8, 2019

Why Writers Shouldn’t Query Self-Published Books

August 8, 2019

Have you self-published a novel you had originally intended to send to literary agents (to see how it did)? Or, did you self-publish a novel, decide that publishing path wasn’t…

How to Promote a Book with Smart, Effective Strategies

July 30, 2019

How to Promote a Book with Smart, Effective Strategies

July 30, 2019

Penny C. Sansevieri from Author Marketing Experts is sharing great advice on how to promote a book, so read on! Much like the world of publishing, book promotion is constantly…

5 Writing Life Lessons from an Empty Nester Author

June 13, 2019

5 Writing Life Lessons from an Empty Nester Author

June 13, 2019

Recently, I entered a new life stage: the Empty Nester parent. My oldest son, following his younger brother’s lead, moved out a few weeks ago while my husband and I…

How Should I Publish My Book?

May 9, 2019

How Should I Publish My Book?

May 9, 2019

Do you aspire to write a book and be a published author one day? If so, you are not alone. According to Joseph Epstein, author, essayist, short-story writer, and editor,…

Why Querying Writers Shouldn’t Write Sequels

February 7, 2019

Why Querying Writers Shouldn’t Write Sequels

February 7, 2019

Querying writers have quite a few hurdles to jump through to secure literary representation. For those of you who don’t know what a query is or what I mean by…

3 Signs It’s Time to Stop Editing That Manuscript

January 31, 2019

3 Signs It’s Time to Stop Editing That Manuscript

January 31, 2019

Today Kyle A. Massa from ProWritingAid is helping us with a problematic decision: knowing WHEN it’s time to stop editing a manuscript. Read on! When’s the right time to stop…