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September 21, 2015
5 Steps to Internet (and IRL) Safety and Privacy for Writers
There are many ways to think about internet safety, but with the fall publishing season book launches coming up I wanted to take the time to share my thoughts about staying safe when you’re used to interacting on the web. … Continue reading →
September 14, 2015
Workshop: Selling Your Children’s Book
Guess what’s back! SELLING YOUR CHILDREN’S BOOK How to Write and Pitch Novels & Picture Books for Kids Boot Camp Includes: webinars, 2 days of Q&A, a critique, plus a copy of my ebook “Getting Published in the 21st Century” … Continue reading →
September 2, 2015
Writing Diversity: campaigns, resources, terms and how you can help to read between your own lines
There are so many great campaigns going around the internet about diversity in publishing and books. This is my attempt to share that wisdom and it is not an exhaustive or complete list. Diversity is a word for the growing awareness … Continue reading →
August 31, 2015
Cover Reveal: LOSING THE LIGHT by Andrea Dunlop
I can’t wait for everyone to read this book! It’s THE VACATIONERS meets THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY. Get ready to pre-order right here! First step: the cover reveal for LOSING THE LIGHT! Coming February 23rd, 2016 from Atria Books Thirty-year-old Brooke … Continue reading →
August 24, 2015
How To Be The Boss Of Your Creative Life
Has everyone heard of impostor syndrome? It’s that feeling we’ve all experienced where, despite our accomplishments, we’re unable to feel like we’ve earned our spot. Like we’re a creative imposter and someone is going to find out we don’t belong. … Continue reading →
August 20, 2015
Webinar: Successfully Publishing Your First Novel in the 21st Century
Join me on Sept 3 at 1pm EST for a webinar! Writer’s Digest is delightfully hosting me again for another great afternoon of talking books and business. Busy that day? If you want to sign up but you’re booked up, … Continue reading →
August 16, 2015
The 4 Platform Secrets No One Has Told You
Platform. Platform. Platform. It’s all anyone in publishing wants to talk about! Writers are feeling this top down pressure to check all the boxes publishers and agents are looking for. Including platform. But we’re talking about platform for a reason. … Continue reading →
August 10, 2015
Why You Need A Creative Writing Mantra
I think everyone has an internal champion that pushes them on with colloquial phrases. Aside from the “you can do it” self encouragement I think it’s important to display your mantra in front of you at your work station. We all … Continue reading →
August 4, 2015
Happy Book Birthday to THE SECRETS OF LAKE ROAD by Karen Katchur
Today’s the day! THE SECRETS OF LAKE ROAD is available in a store near you. Live in PA? Join Karen at one of her events this month: August 4th 2pm Women’s Fiction Writer’s Association Launch Party, Online August 4th 6:00-8:00 … Continue reading →
August 3, 2015
Guest Post: Karen Katchur “How This Book Came To Be”
Today debut author Karen Katchur is on the blog talking about her novel THE SECRETS OF LAKE ROAD which is out tomorrow. Hear about the writing process straight from her! Read below about how her sixth book written is finally her … Continue reading →
