Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
With 2019 fast approaching, I imagine I’m not the only one reviewing the last year and setting some new goals. I’ve been thinking a lot about goal-setting and reading different sources on the psychology of it. I …
Nobody Knows Anything
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
“Nobody knows anything…… Not one person in the entire motion picture field knows for a certainty what’s going to work. Every time out it’s a guess and, if you’re lucky, an educated one.”
― William Goldman, Adventures …
6 Reasons Authors Still Want Publishers
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
In an age when “indie publishing” has become completely accepted and in fact, more common than traditional publishing, people are asking more and more, “Why would I want a traditional publisher?”
Here are six possible reasons.
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One Million Titles
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
We know you probably get tired of talking about platform… about building those mailing lists, and engaging on social media, and connecting with your audience. But it has never been more important that you do those things. …
Sometimes You Hit a Brick Wall
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
I’m sure many of you are familiar with the late Randy Pausch’s story and his book, The Last Lecture (co-written with Jeffrey Zaslow) which came out a decade ago. In his lecture and his book, Randy …
Should You Go To a Conference?
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
I could write pages and pages about the value of a conference, but in the end it comes down to a personal decision about how to spend your time and money. Here are some things to think …
All Those Awful Books!
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
An anonymous commenter on my blog wrote in frustration: “I hear the data about how few authors get published. But then I read so many published books that are simply awful.”
Others have shared this perspective with …
The Right Agent for a Debut Author
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
You’ve probably heard about the importance of finding the right agent for you and your body of work, rather than just saying “yes” to the first agent who comes along. There are plenty of criteria upon which …
This Post is For the Ones You Love
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
I frequently hear from writers who are working hard to make their publishing dreams come true—but their significant others are not quite on board. These writers are being persistent, learning the craft, and building their platform. But …
Writing in Multiple Genres
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
One of the most common questions I receive is: Can I write books in more than one genre?
Well, sure, you can write whatever you want!
Can I write books in multiple genres and expect to build …