What truths do we hold as “self-evident”? With the United States’ Independence Day just behind us, many of us are still eating cake with strawberry stripes and blueberry stars, picking up yard evidence of expired sparklers, and …
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Discoverability and the Writer
Blogger: Michelle Ule
Sitting in for Janet Grant
In our media-saturated world, discoverability is one of the most important needs of a writer.
The ability to be discovered can be more important than quality of writing, particularly when you are …
Are you a confident writer?
Blogger: Rachel Kent
The Olympics have me thinking about confidence these days. I think those gymnasts must go into their routines feeling confident or else they would mess up each time because of shaky limbs. Same with athletes in every …
Assumptions of an Unpublished Writer: Money
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
This week I’m going to share some truths of the industry sparked by recent emails we have received here at Books & Such.
The first email went something …
Taking Advantage of the Times: Online Connections
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office; Santa Rosa, Calif.
Another huge benefit for writers from the advancing technology is the ability to connect with other writers through online writers’ groups: ACFW, RWA, The Writer’s View and many …