3 Author Hacks For Combatting Setbacks
If you’re an author, a writer, or anyone who pours their heart out in words for the world to see, you’re going to face setbacks. Criticisms, rewrites, delays, rejections, broken…
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Advice From Pros: Andrea Kiliany Thatcher with Smith Publicity, Inc.
Andrea Kiliany Thatcher is the Publicity Manager for books and authors in the arts and entertainment field with Smith Publicity, Inc., a full-services publicity firm for authors and publishers. With…
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The Importance of Editing
You either have a “love it” or “hate it” relationship with editing. I used to despise the process, but after getting into creative writing, I enjoy it. While I don’t like editing…
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Embracing & Generating Publicity
This isn’t something that comes naturally to every author. In fact, many authors shy away from publicity and only do what is necessary to get their works in the public…
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Advice From Pros: Lou Aronica with The Story Plant
Lou Aronica is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with a vast number of titles to his credit. Lou has been highly recognized for his works, including winning the World…
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Advice For Authors From Reagan Rothe
Reagan Rothe is the found of Black Rose Writing, an independent publishing house established in 2006. The Texas-based publishing company doesn’t see authors as clients or just another number on…
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The Distinction Between Middle Grade and Young Adult Books: And Why It Matters
As writers and readers are quickly learning, there’s a muddiness that’s seeping into distinguishing between middle grade and young adult. It’s not to say that’s a problem; it’s a compliment…
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Writer’s Corner: The Ingredients of a Best-Selling Book
If it isn’t already obvious, a best-seller is one that is read far and wide and has a lengthy lifespan. But there are so many factors that must first come…
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Writer’s Corner: Tips For Writing a Great Author’s Bio
Every element of your book submission needs to be on point. From the pitch to the query to the bio and the book. Of course, your story is your primary…
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How a Literary Agent Has Your Back
You’ve written a best-selling book. Now what? The first thing you’ll probably do is shop it around to publishers that specialize in your genre. Seems logical. But as you get…
