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Mary Keeley

4 Qualities of a Strong Author Legacy

June 1, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  21 Comments

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I’m on the road today and won’t be able to respond to your comments. Almost two years ago I posted a blog about a client, Marion Stroud, after she went home to heaven. She passed away on …

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Help a Good Cause and Your Author Platform

May 25, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  27 Comments

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Last week a client received a request to do an advertisement to help promote a good cause. She wondered if it would be wise because it didn’t appear to relate to the books she writes. She was …

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Perspective and Your Writing Career

May 18, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  32 Comments

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It was inevitable that the word author would evolve to authorpreneur as your publishing responsibilities have doubled in this industry. You can view this development as either a cross to bear or an opportunity for added control …

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In Honor of Mothers

May 11, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  27 Comments

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In anticipation of Mother’s Day this weekend, I’ve been thinking about all kinds of mothers and those who may not be mothers officially but who are filling that role in some way. Today’s post is in honor …

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Author, Check Your Online Presence

May 3, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  27 Comments

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When your book proposal interests agents and editors, the first thing they’ll do is investigate your website, blog, and social media activity. That’s why it’s so important that each area of your online presence compliments the others …

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4 Tips for a Great Author-Publisher Team

April 26, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  19 Comments

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I’ve never known an author to become blazé about getting a new book contract. Each one brings increased career potential. But there’s nothing quite like that first one that initiates you into the published authors club. The …

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How to Get the Most from Your Beta Readers

April 19, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  21 Comments

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I highly recommend participating in a critique group. You can improve your own craft as you critique your partners’ work often as much as you can by receiving their feedback on your work. But this can’t replace …

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Holy Week Commemoration

April 12, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  20 Comments

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Thursday of Holy Week—Maundy Thursday—is the day that ushers in the most important days in history. On this day Christians prepare our hearts for what tomorrow through Sunday signifies for us. I can think of nothing more …

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Recovering from a Meeting Misstep

April 5, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  17 Comments

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Several comments on my blog post last week, “How To Prepare for An Agent Interview,” referenced a fear of botching your meeting with an agent or editor. So this week I have four tips for recovering after …

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How to Prepare for An Agent Interview

March 29, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  29 Comments

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An agent is interested in taking your proposal to the next level. She suggests a phone or video interview to discuss the possibility of representation. After your feet return to terra firma, lasso your nerves and divert …

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