Coming up with an effective “plan”
This morning, while dealing with the wintry precipitation on my sidewalks and driveway, an illustration of shovelling snow and the process of planning one’s publishing/writing career…
The Beauty of Creativity
One of the many reasons the Twin-Cities seems to have become a permanent home (still hard to admit after 10 years, as I love so many…
The Future of Journalism
Let’s face it, publishing has gone through many evolutions, with more folks getting published who may not necessarily have a background in Journalism. Newspapers are losing…
Print Media and Your Writing Platform
I’ve long told my own authors of this importance. In addition to mentioning it on my website multiple times. To accomplish this challenge, one must invest…
Tips for finding an agent
I’ve spoken about this at conferences myself, to which Janet Reid of FinePrint Literary Management gave a fantastic list, found on the Guide to Literary Agents…
Now that we know reading is hard to make time for, what about writing?
Yes, as we all agree, life is constantly busy, and ultimately one person will never be able to read all the books he/she desires in a…
Books + YouTube (or any other video medium)
Honestly, in this day and age, it’s impossible to ignore the visual and online promotion for oneself and/or one’s book idea. There’s a reason why the…
Required Reading
One of my favorite debates in publishing is “platform.” I’ve already posted a blog on this, receiving many interesting emails due to that posting. Ultimately, many…
The Query – Your One-Time “Audition”
Here’s the best way to look at the agent/editor query process. Imagine yourself preparing for the audition of a major breakout role in a Broadway show.…
Platform – Endlessly Promoting Your Writing
Many writers have heard this term— it is always a goal every writer should desire to achieve. There is no simple definition of “platform.” There are many definitive paths…
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