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Some time ago I posted a list of recommended books on writing here. It isn’t exhaustive and there have been valuable new books written since this blog post. If you’ve been writing for a while, you …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
Some time ago I posted a list of recommended books on writing here. It isn’t exhaustive and there have been valuable new books written since this blog post. If you’ve been writing for a while, you …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
I talked to two writers this week who were struggling to get the synopsis for their books right. I understand the challenge. Knowing what is necessary to include and what isn’t can feel more like an obscure …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
It’s good to be back in the office and conversing with you, our blog community, again. Always when we travel, we look for news and tips we can pass along to you. Today I have sage advice …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
The subject of author brand brings up guttural sounds of anxiety from many writers. Why? Because they are new in their career and haven’t yet put their finger on what their unique author characteristics are. Or, because …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
The Books & Such offices are closed over the Christmas holidays, but we’re re-posting some popular blogs from the past. This one is from a year ago. Enjoy commenting among yourselves. A blessed Christmas to all of …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
What is your knee-jerk reaction to the concept of self-promotion? Negative or positive? In the coming year we’ll be surrounded by self-promotion of all kinds via the media until we do an eye roll and cover our …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
I try to stay informed about publishing news and culture so that I can keep you informed, because I know you’re busy writing and learning and writing more, growing relationships with readers, and marketing your books. Publishing …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
Lately, I’ve been encouraging writers to add a newsletter to their audience-building ventures because publishers have come to realize the email list they generate is a more authentic indicator of genuine readers than social media numbers, which …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
Agents and editors are aware of what their request for a proposal means to an author. Some will request the first few chapters, and others may ask for the complete manuscript, especially from debut authors. That’s often …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
Once the Labor Day holiday is behind us, life settles back to a normal routine for many of us. Autumn months are conducive to spending time finishing proposals and preparing them for submission. But wait. You have …