Gabrielle
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Nadine Brandes:
Do you have any tips or suggestions on the publishing process for aspiring authors?
Nadine Brandes
I have many tips and suggestions! :D
1. Attend a writer's conference. If you're thinking of traditionally publishing, this is an excellent way to meet and connect with publishers, agents, and editors. It's also a great way to learn about the industry. If you're thinking of independently publishing, a conference can still connect you with geniuses who have indie published. They can give advice and workshops can teach you about the process. Overall...you should attend a conference! :D
2. Really study the publishing process and what it entails. A lot of this can be done through online research or asking authors. Many writers will jump into publishing before knowing the steps the should take, and the end up self-publishing a book too soon (and no one buys it) or submitting to agents and publishers too soon (and getting rejection after rejection.) No matter which publishing road interests you, it's important to know the industry AND to better yourself as a writer as much as possible....which is point #3 -
3. Grow as a writer. Read every writing craft book you can get your hands on. Take online courses. Find critique buddies. Hire a freelance editor. What it all comes down to in the end...is your writing. If your writing is strong, the book will reach readers.
4. READ. Read in the genre you want to write! I write YA and adult spec-fic so that's what I read 70% of the time. You need to keep up on what's being published in your field of interest. Follow those authors, see what makes their books successful. Watch and learn. Read and learn. ;)
If you have any specific questions, you can always shoot me an email! http://nadinebrandes.com/contact
1. Attend a writer's conference. If you're thinking of traditionally publishing, this is an excellent way to meet and connect with publishers, agents, and editors. It's also a great way to learn about the industry. If you're thinking of independently publishing, a conference can still connect you with geniuses who have indie published. They can give advice and workshops can teach you about the process. Overall...you should attend a conference! :D
2. Really study the publishing process and what it entails. A lot of this can be done through online research or asking authors. Many writers will jump into publishing before knowing the steps the should take, and the end up self-publishing a book too soon (and no one buys it) or submitting to agents and publishers too soon (and getting rejection after rejection.) No matter which publishing road interests you, it's important to know the industry AND to better yourself as a writer as much as possible....which is point #3 -
3. Grow as a writer. Read every writing craft book you can get your hands on. Take online courses. Find critique buddies. Hire a freelance editor. What it all comes down to in the end...is your writing. If your writing is strong, the book will reach readers.
4. READ. Read in the genre you want to write! I write YA and adult spec-fic so that's what I read 70% of the time. You need to keep up on what's being published in your field of interest. Follow those authors, see what makes their books successful. Watch and learn. Read and learn. ;)
If you have any specific questions, you can always shoot me an email! http://nadinebrandes.com/contact
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