Welcome back for the last post in our short series on paths to publication. If you missed Part 1 Traditional Publishing or Part 2 Self-Publishing, be sure to catch up on the pros and cons first! Today, we're going to talk about how to make this important decision, why I chose traditional publishing, and some … Continue reading Choosing Your Path to Publication, Part 3: Decisions, Decisions
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Choosing Your Path to Publication, Part 2: Self-Publishing
Welcome back to the second post in my short series on choosing your publishing path. If you missed the first one, click here to learn the pros and cons of traditional publishing. Today we're going to talk about self-publishing, which means acting as your own publisher. Self-publishing can mean doing most of the work yourself, … Continue reading Choosing Your Path to Publication, Part 2: Self-Publishing
Choosing Your Path to Publication, Part 1: Traditional Publishing
If you’re an unpublished writer just starting out, you’ve probably already come face-to-face with the big question: how will I publish my book? In the “old” days (way back before 2010), you really only had one choice. Print out your manuscript, nestle it into a manila envelope along with your SASE, and mail it out … Continue reading Choosing Your Path to Publication, Part 1: Traditional Publishing
11 Writerly Things to Do While You’re Waiting
I’m convinced that the successful author really only needs two things—perseverance and patience. Perseverance because this career isn’t easy. It takes a lot of humility, learning, and hard work to become a good writer, and even more to get published. And patience because… You will wait. A LOT. Especially if you go the traditional publishing … Continue reading 11 Writerly Things to Do While You’re Waiting
Tips to Rock Your Next Twitter Pitch Party
Editor's note: Whoops, the first version of this post incorrectly stated 240 characters per tweet, but that should be 280. Apologies! Hello, friends! How did we get to the last day of February already? Since #PitMad is coming up next week on Twitter (March 4, find the deets here), I thought it was time to … Continue reading Tips to Rock Your Next Twitter Pitch Party
Planting Seeds of Victory
Hello, 2021! Today is January 1, the time of new beginnings, where we shout "good riddance" to 2020 and look forward to the new year with bright stars in our eyes. Even though today is all about fresh starts, I'm going to get all wild and crazy and talk about endings instead. Because isn't that … Continue reading Planting Seeds of Victory
The Traveling Writer – Tips for Crafting Believable Settings
For me, traveling is part of the job of being a writer. (Hello, tax deductions... 😉 ) Not only because vacations are refreshing to the mind and spirit, but also because they help me create a storehouse of places and experiences to draw upon when I'm brainstorming and writing. While I appreciate facts and accuracy … Continue reading The Traveling Writer – Tips for Crafting Believable Settings
Pre-planning Your Novel with Pinterest and Excel
Hey friends! I'm sorry I've been MIA for a so long (*hangs head in shame*). After the eternal length of spring, summer has been a whirlwind. My family took a socially-distanced three week camping trip out west in July and visited seven national parks. The hiking was glorious--we could almost pretend life was normal! I'll … Continue reading Pre-planning Your Novel with Pinterest and Excel
Four Tips for Staying Creative During Tough Times
Hello, friends! I apologize for the lengthy absence--yikes, six weeks since my last post. I didn't drop off the face of the earth, I promise. If you read my last blog post, you know we've been battling illness at our house along with the standard sudden pandemic lockdown and homeschooling turmoil. As you may have … Continue reading Four Tips for Staying Creative During Tough Times
How to Make Your Opening Pages Stand Out
Whether you're prepping to query agents, planning to submit to a small press, or aiming to self-publish, the quality of your opening pages is crucial to your manuscript's success. When an agent sits down with your query, they're giving you minutes, maybe even seconds, to hook them so deeply they simply must keep reading. And … Continue reading How to Make Your Opening Pages Stand Out
