One Way to Kill Your Writing Career
Well, it’s not by writing a bad book. Lots of great authors put out a bad book here and there. Even authors who put out… Read More »One Way to Kill Your Writing Career
Writing
Does (Book) Length Really Matter?
It always surprises me when I poke around a bookstore and see super thick hardcover or even trade paperback bestsellers. I’ve noticed this particularly in the past year or so with books such as WE ARE NOT OURSELVES, THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, THE FORGOTTEN GARDEN, and THE GOLDFINCH. And quite frankly, […]
Classic Novels Had Inspiration, Too
One of the questions I always ask authors is what inspired them to write their novels. All stories come from something, whether its the seed… Read More »Classic Novels Had Inspiration, Too
Books to Film: An Emotional Process for Some Readers
Film adaptations can be difficult for some people. I have a friend who really struggles with watching a movie of a book she likes because she gets so frustrated with the changes made by the filmmakers. I used to be that way, too, actually. I remember very […]
Writers and Their Fictions
After talking to some writer friends the past few weeks, I’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of books resembling an author’s life. Many people come up with stories because of things that happened to them or their friends and family, or build characters that […]
Guest Blogger, Patricia Eimer: The Power of Desperation and Dental Surgery
Today, we have a very special guest with us–paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and middle grade/young adult author Patricia Eimer! *applauds* I’ve been lucky enough to work… Read More »Guest Blogger, Patricia Eimer: The Power of Desperation and Dental Surgery
A Silly Mid-Week Writing Lesson ALA Disney
Leave it to Buzzfeed to take everything I studied about literature for so many years of my life and compare it to Disney films. LOL Love… Read More »A Silly Mid-Week Writing Lesson ALA Disney
Self-Publishing Strategy: HAVE ONE.
As the self-publishing world grows and grows there is more and more research to be done before taking the leap. What self-pub platform to use, what retailers to target, if you should use a distributor, print and eBook or eBook-only–the list of non-editorial decisions is […]