We all have expectations. Some are reasonable and others not so much. To expect is to consider something due to us, necessary or a reasonable obligation.
I wasn’t familiar with publishing and started with some unrealistic expectations. I have had …
// by Debbie Alsdorf// 3 Comments
We all have expectations. Some are reasonable and others not so much. To expect is to consider something due to us, necessary or a reasonable obligation.
I wasn’t familiar with publishing and started with some unrealistic expectations. I have had …
// by Rachel Kent// 2 Comments
At Books & Such, we love all types of writers. But today, I’d like to tell you about two specific types. Each one has its pros and cons.
The first is The Flexible Writer.
The Flexible Writer is the …
// by Barb Roose// 5 Comments
Dear Abby,
As soon as I finished Selection by Keira Cass when I was in the 8th grade, I knew that I was destined to be a romance writer. A delicious euphoria spreads throughout my heart when I sit …
Dear Abby…Is it Silly to Dream of Traditional Publishing?Read More
// by Cynthia Ruchti// 11 Comments
// by Wendy Lawton// 7 Comments
I read a fiction manuscript last week that described a character as a cripple. I winced when I read the word and stopped to think about why I had such an immediate revulsion. After all, it was historical fiction and …
// by Janet Grant// 10 Comments
A strong structure for your book sustains a reader’s interest. So today we’ll consider how to find your book’s structure.
Recently I was looking over the table of contents for a project one of my clients was creating. It seemed …
// by Debbie Alsdorf// 7 Comments
I waited with anticipation for the movie, The Jesus Revolution, to release and hit the local theaters. I sat in the cushy reclined theater seat, popcorn in hand, antsy to get past all the movie previews. The movie did …
// by Rachel Kent// 4 Comments
Last time I blogged I wrote about query letters. This time I’d like to focus on proposals and manuscripts.
Recently, I’ve received a few query letters for top-notch ideas, but when I look at the proposal or manuscript, I realize …
Be sure your proposal and manuscript are ready to send!Read More
// by Barb Roose// 7 Comments
While social media seems to be where everyone is gathering online, your author website is still important for your writing career. Social media is like the car you drive around in to invite people to join you on the journey. …
Four Things Agents Look for When Checking Out Your WebsiteRead More
// by Cynthia Ruchti// 31 Comments