Blogger: Mary Keeley
I often remind writers that whatever you write about, whether in fiction or nonfiction, it’s all about the reader. This will always be true. So then, this begs the obvious question.
How well do you know …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
I often remind writers that whatever you write about, whether in fiction or nonfiction, it’s all about the reader. This will always be true. So then, this begs the obvious question.
How well do you know …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
“You have an offer for a publishing contract.” I don’t think those words from your agent will ever cease to thrill an author, whether you are multi-published or this is your debut. Being prepared for what comes …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
You reach a milestone when your manuscript is finally “perfect,” and you are now ready to pitch it to agents. Then it dawns on you. “Whoa, I’m actually going to have to TALK to these people.” Yes …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
Produce marketable, well-crafted books that readers devour and remember long after they turn the last page. This is the goal of any committed writer. But the path to that goal is almost always bumpy and loaded with …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
Pitch appointments can be stomach-churning, nerve-wracking moments of angst and brain freeze, which seem to last forever in too little time. It’s understandable when you view them as do-or-die verdicts on your career as a writer. Let’s …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
An author’s unique voice is a big part of his or her brand identity. While reviewing a client’s new manuscript this week, I was struck by how well this author has mastered this area of craft. It …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
You’ve probably heard me stress more than once how important it is to have a fresh, unique hook or fresh angle for your book. That is what editors are looking for in their search for the next …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
The Association of American Publishers (AAP) 2015 year-end report was an interesting mixture of up’s and down’s. Some stats were surprising, based on the previous year. Data from more than 1,200 publishers, including “religious publishers,” covering all …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
I often encourage writers to add a newsletter to their audience-building plan because publishers have come to realize the email list they generate is a more authentic indicator of genuine readers than social media numbers, which can …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
I often talk to writers who are confused about the necessity of author branding and what goes into determining their unique brand. The quick answer is that the best way to guard your author identity is to …