Blogger: Mary Keeley
Publishing is a complex business, and there is no end to the questions that arise along a writer’s career journey. Many of those I’m asked fall into two categories.
Why is involvement in social media so important? …
// by Mary Keeley// 48 Comments
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Publishing is a complex business, and there is no end to the questions that arise along a writer’s career journey. Many of those I’m asked fall into two categories.
Why is involvement in social media so important? …
// by Rachel Kent// 31 Comments
Blogger: Rachel Kent
When you start writing for publication, you are putting yourself in the position of needing to keep up appearances–especially online. If you are publishing magazine articles or books, readers might search for you online to see what …
// by Wendy Lawton// 69 Comments
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I once read that the Age of Gentility ended with the close of WWI. Social historians note that the increasing effect of commerce and commercialism forever changed manners and expectations. I have an extensive collection of bound …
// by Mary Keeley// 53 Comments
Blogger: Mary Keeley
My great aunt Zella was the first person I remember baking Kringlas. I have vivid memories of one Christmas at her farm—an authentic Currier and Ives scene—complete with these special Norwegian cookies. I couldn’t have been more …
// by Wendy Lawton// 117 Comments
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
A couple weeks ago I wrote a blog post about The Trouble with Tribes. Goodness, that one stirred up a lot of conversation! Someone privately contacted me with this follow-up question:
“I have another notion I …
// by Wendy Lawton// 117 Comments
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I’ve had more than one local friend mention how wonderful my life seems to be. I always chuckle and say, “Oh, that’s just my Facebook life, edited for consumption by strangers.”
Then this week one of my …
// by Wendy Lawton// 124 Comments
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Seth Godin got us thinking about our tribes in his book by the same name. Our tribe consists of those we lead or those who gather around us. Authors and authors-to-be are constantly encouraged to begin amassing …
// by Janet Grant// 37 Comments
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Every author and/or publisher who has attempted to publicize a book knows that the greatest challenge is that title’s being “discovered.” Since we readers seldom stroll through a bookstore’s aisles any more, we aren’t snared by …
// by Mary Keeley// 77 Comments
Blogger: Mary Keeley
A client and I occasionally converse about the benefits, or not, of author blogs. Many writers among our blog community love blogging and can’t imagine not doing it. Others aren’t so excited and are looking for a …
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// by Janet Grant// 52 Comments
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
A few weeks ago I read an article on Writers Digest’s blog about what to consider when selecting an agent. The post was written by a blogger who had received a publishing contract within weeks of …