Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
I hear from authors that writing a book proposal is, like, the worst part of looking for a slot on a traditional publisher’s author roster. (Coming in at a close second is writing a novel’s synopsis …
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The “New” Twilight
Blogger: Rachel Kent
I’ll admit it. I picked up the 10th anniversary edition of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer and I’ve slowly been working my way through the story. I’m not reading the original version, however. Stephenie Meyer rewrote Twilight and …
Sausage
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Last week a number of people reposted a meme on Facebook created by author Tony Aleo. It said: “When you buy a book from an author you’re buying more than a story. You are buying numerous hours …
What’s a Book Blurb Worth?
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Blurbs, which are short celebrity endorsements or excerpts from a review that appear on a book’s cover, are viewed by publishers as an important element in promoting a book. But are they as valuable as we’ve …
Pre-Writing Marketing: Outside the House
Blogger: Michelle Ule
Filling in for Wendy Lawton who is out of the office.
Yesterday I discussed ideas about how to investigate book marketing conditions before you start writing from the comfort of your own home.
Today I’m taking you …
Pre-Writing Marketing: In-House
Blogger: Michelle Ule
Sitting in both today and tomorrow for the traveling Janet and for Wendy.
Over the next two days I’m going to talk about the marketing you do before you start writing. Today we’ll start with in your …
The Importance of a Scottish Setting
Blogger: Michelle Ule
Sitting in for Wendy who is out of the office again today.
How important is a Scottish setting to a novel?
Today in my Zumba class, the women were surprised to hear I was a novelist and …
Your Writing Playlist
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Do you listen to music while you write?
I came across this article from The Washington Post. It discusses a study that shows that listening to music that you enjoy can help you to focus your thoughts …
What Does a Fiction Writer Blog About?
Blogger: Michelle Ule
Filling in for Janet Grant who is traveling this week.
I’m not only the editorial assistant at Books & Such Literary Management who occasionally writes a blog, but I’m also a published novelist with my own website.
…How to Talk to Your Publisher About Your Marketing Plan
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
This past week I participated in a number of marketing phone calls that included, among other participants, my client, the publishing house marketing director, the publicist, and the social media marketer. Each call was to discuss …
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