Blogger: Mary Keeley
This week I’m rushing to send out proposals to editors and cross off as many other things as I can on my self-propagating to-do list. So much to do before going on vacation tomorrow for a week. …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
This week I’m rushing to send out proposals to editors and cross off as many other things as I can on my self-propagating to-do list. So much to do before going on vacation tomorrow for a week. …
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Blogger: Rachel Kent
I just finished reading a brand new historical romance by a client of mine–it’s not the final draft–and sprinkled throughout the manuscript are little research notes for bits and pieces of history that she still needs to …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
Recently, one of my clients emailed that two of her stories had placed near the top in a writing contest and would be included in an upcoming anthology. An editor’s note soon followed confirming that all three …
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Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Five years ago I blogged about the much-dreaded stalled writing career. The market has become even tougher since then so I want to revisit this. Today I’m going to give you some tips for getting back on …
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Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Authors are always on the lookout for ways to effectively market their books. This week and next I’ve asked two of my clients to showcase avenues they turn to that let readers know a new book …
// by Michelle Ule// 49 Comments
Blogger: Michelle Ule, filling in for Mary Keeley who is traveling this week.
I, for one, get some of my best plotting ideas while sitting in the pew at church.…
// by Mary Keeley// 41 Comments
Blogger: Mary Keeley
With so much competition for readers and still only 24 hours in a day, writers have to find ways to maximize their efforts to increase their name recognition and their book’s discoverability. I’m going to give you …
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Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
The problem of connecting readers with books continues to nag at publishing, but two book trade shows are trying to aid making “matches.” Organizers for the general market’s national convention for industry professionals (BEA) have tried …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
Last week some of you commented about your love-hate relationship with writing a synopsis. Some authors say they enjoy it. More often, though, I hear writers express uncertainty. It doesn’t have to be a dreaded task if …