Tips for pitching food stories
Six tips to help you land that perfect food-writing pitch. Read More “Tips for pitching food stories”
Promoting Your Work
What does an author’s website need to succeed?
In a world of social media and digital “platform,”
do you still need an author’s website?
Absolutely. Read More “What does an author’s website need to succeed?”
5 websites designed to house your writing portfolio
Looking for a way to show off your clips? These five writing portfolio websites have you covered. Read More “5 websites designed to house your writing portfolio”
CJ Lyons: 6 tips to sell your book
“Knowing how to present your book in a compelling manner is essential.” Read More “CJ Lyons: 6 tips to sell your book”
It’s a party
Forget the traditional book launch. Start planning an exciting event. Read More “It’s a party”
Your promotion plan
Five authors share top tips for book publicity. Read More “Your promotion plan”
The influential blogger
Knowing the blogger-brand stakes can strengthen partnerships. Read More “The influential blogger”
Facebook for writers: Foe or beloved friend?
Facebook can motivate users to build a diverse writing community, sharpen their skills as an editor and stretch as a writer. Read More “Facebook for writers: Foe or beloved friend?”
Sounds like a plan: Creating a business strategy for your book
When authors are self-published, taking a strong business approach can help them achieve success. Read More “Sounds like a plan: Creating a business strategy for your book”
You did what?
Eight ways NOT to sell your book. Read More “You did what?”
Featured Posts
5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes
Working on a book for young readers? Here’s what not to do. Read More “5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes”
Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases
Before your novel is ready for publication, it should endure each of these draft phases first. Read More “Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases”
Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction
Fully developing the setting of your work can lead to richer characters and deeper plotlines. Read More “Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction”