Blogger: Mary Keeley
Do you like the new, more interactive format of our Books & Such blogs? Adding the photos makes it feel almost like Skype or Google+ when we comment back and forth. And having the blogger’s reply appear …
3 Tips to Prepare Content for New Technologies
Blogger: Mary Keeley
An explosion in ebook technology is imminent. Some say we’ll see major innovations this year. I can sense angst—maybe fear—of the unknown. But anticipating these and doing some advance planning will help to alleviate negative reactions and …
The One-Minute Writer: How to Stay Connected to the Publishing World in Minutes a Day
Blogger: Mary Keeley
We all have moments (okay days, months, seasons, YEARS) when we feel so overwhelmed by demands, responsibilities, troubles, and other preoccupations that we often feel as though it’s necessary to add “breathe” to the to-do list just …
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Can’t Make It to a Writers Conference? Not to Worry.
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Sometimes life interferes, and you can’t get to a writers conference for the foreseeable future. Does that mean stunted growth of your writing craft and dashed hopes of getting an agent? Here are some suggestions to keep …
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Improve Your Writing: Break Out of Your Comfort Zone
Blogger:Mary Keeley
This time every year I start thinking about spring cleaning. Winter is becoming stale, and I’m antsy to open windows to refresh the house. Creativity can become stale too, especially when you’ve exhausted all your ideas and none …
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Get Ready, Get Set, Go: Your Proposal and…YOU
, Blogger: Mary Keeley
Location: Books & Such Midwest Office, Illinois
Yesterday I talked about writers conferences and their importance to your writing career. Once you’ve identified the one(s) you plan to attend, follow these action steps to prepare for …
Get Ready, Get Set, Go: to Writers Conferences
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Location: Books & Such Midwest Office, Illinois
The largest number of writers conferences occur in the spring. Now is a good time to map out your plan to attend at least one conference this year if at …
Outlook: Shining a Light on the Titling Process
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Location: Books & Such Midwest Office, Illinois
A killer title for your book can make the difference between an editor taking a serious look at your proposal or not at all. It’s the all-important first impression. If …
Outlook: Sunny Persistence in a Stormy Industry
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Location: Books & Such Midwest Office, Illinois
As we concentrate on positive outlooks, this week, let’s tackle our persistence barometer. Some people just seem to have a sunny disposition no matter what life throws at them. For …
Outlook: Perfect Climate for a Critique Group
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Location: Books & Such Midwest Office, Illinois
If you are in a well-functioning critique group, you are blessed indeed. You know what an asset your group is to growth in your writing craft, and you witness increasing …