Jess Riley: How I Write
“Self-publishing allows for more experimentation in terms of genre, and I love how it feels so democratic.” Read More “Jess Riley: How I Write”
Self-Publishing
The hiccups of self-publishing with vanity presses: A cautionary tale
Or, why one writer has 5000 book flyers in her closet. Read More “The hiccups of self-publishing with vanity presses: A cautionary tale”
Independent authors are starting to outsell the Big Five
Today, a six-figure income – or at least a full-time writing career – is actually a possibility for independent authors. Read More “Independent authors are starting to outsell the Big Five”
Show me the money: Crowdfunding for writers
Make a crowdfunding campaign successful in 8 steps. Read More “Show me the money: Crowdfunding for writers”
Marketing indie books to libraries
Take steps to make sure your indie book ends up in the card catalog. Read More “Marketing indie books to libraries”
Karen Avivi: Self-Publishing
An author found that the best way to get her unusual story into the world was to do it for herself. Read More “Karen Avivi: Self-Publishing”
Bypass obstacles to traditional publication
Various forms of self-publishing, including e-books, are increasingly offering ways to proactively take control of your writing and get it out there Read More “Bypass obstacles to traditional publication”
Featured Posts
Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions
February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
Consistency across your YA series
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”