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May 4, 2015
4 Reasons You Should be Taking Risks with your Fiction
Playing it safe gets boring. Writers who take chances end up pushing the boundaries and get conversations going. And when conversations get started publicity will take off. Station Eleven Age of Miracles The Golem and the Jinni What do these … Continue reading →
April 28, 2015
Webinar: HOW TO GET AN AGENT May 14th, Writer’s Digest
I’m back at Writer’s Digest doing another great webinar. This time: HOW TO GET AN AGENT. Sign up here for the May 14 (1pm EST) session. Many writers think getting a literary agent is the hardest thing they’ll have to … Continue reading →
April 27, 2015
4 Things You Don’t Know About Self Publishing Until You Do It
Thinking about embarking on self publishing a book on your own? Not sure what the experience is going to be like? This week I feature three of my hybrid authors who have self published projects or series. There are a … Continue reading →
April 13, 2015
What happens if your book gets cancelled or series doesn’t continue to get published?
There are many reasons to have an agent in your corner, but the dreaded book cancellation–or having the plug pulled on your series–is a big one. Your agent will be your shoulder to cry on and help you with next … Continue reading →
April 6, 2015
If you’re waiting for something to happen in publishing…
If you’re waiting on beta readers… Throw yourself into critiquing others; attend a writer’s conference, webinar, or workshop; outline your next book; set up your author website. If you’re waiting for an agent… Start working on (or finishing) your next … Continue reading →
March 30, 2015
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Querying as a Debut Author
I really enjoy talking about debuts. Many debut authors are nervous about their credentials (do I have enough? do they mean anything?), their contacts (who do I have to know? what if I don’t “know” anyone?), and their book (what if … Continue reading →
March 23, 2015
3 Great Things about a First Draft
It’s easy to lament about first drafts. The blank page is one of the hardest things for writers. So let’s take a spin on first drafts and think about the great parts of writing your story the first time around. … Continue reading →
March 16, 2015
How much do you know about hiring an external publicist for your novel?
Being a fiction writer in today’s era of discoverability issues is tough! If you’ve got an agent (congrats!), a book deal (terrific!), and a pub date (a book birthday!) you’re certainly set up for success. But what is that success? … Continue reading →
March 9, 2015
The Break-up: How to Leave Your Agent
I’m a believer in positive thinking and I try to keep things inspiring on my blog, but from time to time we have to get real and talk about tough things. What happens when you want to leave your agent? … Continue reading →
March 2, 2015
10 Great Writing Tips, in Quotes
Everyone’s looking for the “rules” of getting published. I try to share some wisdom on my blog, but who am I kidding? There are no rules. However, here are some guidelines (in quote form!) for aspiring writers… 10 Great Writing Tips, in Quotes: … Continue reading →
