Writing Through the Chaos: A Four-Step Guide to When Everything Is out of ControlNo one prepared us for a global pandemic. It’s thrown our entire world into chaos. Normally, that last sentence would be hyperbole. But no. This time it’s utterly true.And it’s not like life doesn’t already have it’s smaller chaos. From irritating inconveniences […]

Unpublished writers often want to know if they need an author platform in order to be published. As with so much in the publishing business, the answer is yes and no. Or no and yes, depending on your point of view. We live in an age where anyone with a computer and an internet connection […]

  Everyone says you should start a blog to increase your readership. The trouble is, it can be hard to know what you should blog about, finding the time to blog is challenging, and you’re not convinced it will actually help you sell books.     Will Blogging Increase My Readership?      Writers often […]

Congratulations! You’ve completed the manuscript you’ve slaved over for weeks, months, or maybe years and are ready to begin seeking out your publishing path.  The publishing industry is massive. With resources like Draft2Digital, Smashwords, IngramSpark, and KDP all accessible, it’s entirely possible for an author to pursue publishing their book on their own. Many terms […]

  Do you remember when Marie Kondo burst into our lives with her compelling bestseller, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up? The thrill of decluttering swept through many of us, as we experienced the pleasure of keeping only the physical possessions that “spark joy.”       But what about your book promotion? Have you […]

Write about what you know. This has always been Rule #1 in novel writing. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard it, I’d be rich without having to write in the first place. And following this rule makes sense. Writing about what you know brings authenticity to one’s work. Lord knows, it’s […]

Now is a weird time to promote your work as a creative person. Unless you’re wealthy and don’t need to worry about how to make a living, or you have a gig that’s unaffected by COVID-19, we still have stuff to sell. As authors, that means we still need to sell our books because we […]

What’s the secret to a great author platform? Many, not the least of which is attractive graphic design which draws the reader in. @PaulineWiles explains.

Questions About Publishers Writers ask me questions about publishers every day: What’s the best way to publish my book? Or, Is this a good publisher or a scam? And my answer is always the same: Head over to WriterBeware.com. Victoria started the site with other founders in 1998. It is volunteer-run. More info here: Although […]

Sometimes, it can be difficult for new writers, especially self-published writers, because we lack confidence. What right do we have to publish? What happens when imposter syndrome pops up? Or writer’s block? All valid feelings and situations. Thankfully, we have awesome cheerleaders like Abbie Mood Lang (writer, editor, teacher) to help us, my most recent […]