From the Editor’s Desk: 4 content issues you need to work on
Before you send your manuscript to beta readers or a professional editor, revise with these 4 content issues in mind.
From the Editor’s Desk: Strengthen your story—and your book’s chance for success
With good editing comes professionalism. Don’t risk giving readers a reason to deem your book unworthy.
After the Launch: 5 tasks to kindle the slow burn
Here are 5 things you can do to encourage the slow burn of your long-term strategy.
Q and A: Interview with a Debut Author
A discussion of the challenges, the process, some advice, and more.
5 Things I Wish I’d Known from the Start
From one writer to another, here are five things I wish I’d known from the get-go.
What Does an Author Do on Launch Day?
Today will be a combination of work and celebration. You’re officially an author, but there’s still much to do!
Three, Two, One: Prepare for Launch
You’re going to have to shout in order to get the attention your book deserves on release day—but be sure to do it in a not-annoying way.
How Much Will Your Publishing Dream Cost?
Start saving now, wherever you are in the writing or publishing process. Your book is going to require a nest egg no matter how much of the work you take on yourself.
Get the Ball Rolling with a Street Team
What is a Street Team, and why every indie author needs to assemble one.
Marketing and Promo: Getting Your Book Out There
Things you can do to draw attention to your book in the weeks leading up to your release date, and beyond.
Marketing and Promo: Accomplish This ONE (Major) Thing
If you want to sell books, you’re going to have to draw some attention to your book. And getting attention is not going to be easy.
Road Trip to Your Release Date
You know what to do, but do you know when to do it? Here’s a basic route to help you along.
Books to Get You Through
After I graduated college, I spent many years writing without a workshop or critique group to partner with. Instead, I turned to the library to keep me afloat.
A Blog Post on the Subject of Blog Posting
Providing the public with free quality content is a proven way to grow a following, but it also requires a substantial amount of time, effort, and creativity. Before you jump in, ask yourself several questions.
My First Podcast Interview (And how I stumbled over the elevator pitch)
I’m no stranger to the interview process—except that I’ve always been the one asking the questions. This time, Danielle Lacy, podcaster for her fun and informative show, Dear Girlfriend, would be asking me the questions, and I’d be answering them on the spot.
You’re a Winner: The Benefits of Entering Contests
Contests are not all about winning or not winning—they’re about impartial feedback.
My Fabulous 5 Writing Tips
Thank you for subscribing to my website! As a developmental and copy editor, I’ve learned a lot of dos and don’ts in my line of work. Here are my 5 fabulous favorites.
Dear Author, Please Blurb My Book
Now that you have ARCs at your disposal, you can reach out to authors in your genre and ask them to give you a blurb for your cover or praise page.
Metadata to the Rescue
Metadata is not the name of the latest superhero to hit the streets. It’s the thing that helps customers find your book.