Guest Posts
8 Things to Do Before Your Self-Published Book is Released
It has never been easier to publish a book thanks to the rapid advancement of technology. Goodreads and Amazon…
August 18, 2020-
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AuthorpreneurSupercharge Your Reach, Part Three
Throughout this series I’ve emphasized one main point—increasing your reach is vital to your writing career. I’ve also shared…
April 12, 2020 -
Becoming an AuthorAchieving the “It Factor” in Publishing – Part 2
I understand the struggle that aspiring authors often face on their attempt toward publication. Honestly, this is one of…
April 9, 2019 -
Child's CraftYour Fifteen Minutes
Whether you write for children or adults, or both, meeting with industry professionals at writers’ conferences is essential. But…
January 21, 2019 -
Publishing PulseDon’t Let the Industry Dehumanize You
If you are an author, a human being writing for other human beings, you have been blessed with a…
January 12, 2019 -
Book ProposalsMake a Lasting First Impression
In the rush to show a literary agent or editor your idea, many writers forget a simple yet important…
December 25, 2018 -
Publishing Perspectives
How Many Pairs of Eyes Are on Your Book?
I recently finished making wording changes on a self-published book that had already been typeset and printed — or…
September 12, 2018 -
The Picky PenHow to Think Like an Editor
Writing is a funny art, isn’t it? Agents and editors (freelance and publishing house) tell us to write, write,…
July 22, 2018 -
Writer EncouragementAvoiding New Writer Pitfalls
I know about new writer pitfalls first hand. When my first book was written in 2009, the publishing industry…
August 25, 2017 -
Uncategorized, Writer EncouragementExpert Gardeners – Expert Editors
Elaine Marie Cooper It was early summer and the New England Asters were lush with leaves. But a knowledgeable…
July 23, 2016 -
Polishing Your Message, UncategorizedDon’t Do Dat – or That
Today’s tip on Polishing Your Message is . . . Don’t Do That. Do What? Overuse the word that.…
June 30, 2016 -
Writer Encouragement
Listening to Writing Mentors
Writers who listen are writers who learn. If we’re so busy pitching our ideas and promoting our writing agenda,…
July 14, 2015
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