Blogger: Mary Keeley
When I ask writers who their audience is, I often hear responses like, “women from 20-65” or “readers who love history with suspense” or “men and women who want to learn more about my topic.” Those are …
Readers
Why Writers Write
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
I love finding out what stimulates writers to write. And what urges them on to write a particular piece.
This past week, I read an article about a poet, Jane Hirshfield, who believes poems can transform …
How Does an Author Get Branded?
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Interacting with writers at writing conferences provides me with insight into what conceptions–some accurate, some not–wannabe authors have about the industry. During the recent Mount Hermon Writers Conference, individuals who sat at my table for dinner …
Welcoming Readers
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Yesterday, I was reading an article in the CBA Retailers + Resources magazine (April 2015) about welcoming little children into Christian bookstores (to increase sales) by having a large children’s section with toys and books for sale …
Adopt a Cause
Blogger: Mary Keeley
“I must tell you that I think [my client] is a fabulous writer . . . [but] without a platform, we unfortunately will not be able to pursue this project.” Ugh! Is there anything more writers can …
Genre Loyalty
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Over the last two years we’ve been hearing editors say that they’re cutting back on historical fiction. It’s become increasingly difficult to sell new historicals. Those authors who’ve already made a place for themselves and who’ve amassed …