NANOWRIMO: How’s it going?
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month? November is NaNoWriMo and I know many of you are using this month to quickly write a book or get a head start on a project. It’s already Day …
The Royalty Report
Blogger: Rachel Kent
First, I want to thank you all for your prayers and kind wishes during these last few weeks! The Sonoma County fires are nearly contained and my firefighter husband is back to his normal routine. We are …
Take a Close Look at that First Chapter
Blogger: Rachel Kent
I’ve been asked to serve on a critique panel at a writer’s conference a couple of times. These panels allow for authors to read the first page of a novel out loud to a panel of editors …
Discovering Publishing Trends
Blogger: Rachel Kent
How do you find out about publishing trends? What kinds of books are in and what kinds are up and coming? I have some ideas for you on how you can try to learn the current hot …
The Day Before Release Day
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Today is the day before my life changed forever. I became a mom on September 16. My daughter’s birthday is tomorrow; she will be 5. Five years ago today, I didn’t know I’d be having her (she …
Why do I request a query? Why might I pass?
Blogger: Rachel Kent
I have been asked, “What is the one thing that makes you request a project based on a query and what is the one thing in a query that makes you decide a book isn’t the right …
Writers’ Conferences Next Year?
Blogger: Rachel Kent
September! It’s time to start planning for next year! Now is the time to take a look at the writers’ conferences that are being offered and plan which you would like to attend.
If you’ve never gone …
What keeps you motivated to write?
Blogger: Rachel Kent
What motivates you to write? Knowing what motivates you will help you focus and stay on task. Plus, if you know where to go to get motivation when you’re feeling discouraged, you’ll get out of any writing …
Marketing: Remember writing is a business
Blogger: Rachel Kent
An author should expect to put time and money into marketing a book. The publisher has a marketing plan and budget for a book release, but the author is expected to market to his or her circle …