Helping Writers Go from Unpublished to Published
I’m visiting with debut author Gail Gritts today. Her children’s book, Messy Hair Game, released this month. Gail’s situation is a bit different than most authors. She lives in England, serving in missionary work with her husband, and has published here in America.
With all that, she is gaining success in marketing her book in England.
Let’s dive in. [Read more…] about Publishing from Across the Pond with Debut Author Gail Gritts
I question I get at least once or twice a month by email is “I’ve written book, how do I get it published?” or similar variations.
It’s a question I covered on my Facebook page live “Ask the Editor.” For those of you who don’t follow my FB page, I thought I’d offer it here.
If you have a question you’d like to have answered via live FB video, leave it in the comments.
In a day when publishing is at our fingertips, the question whether to publish independently or traditionally is one many writers consider. Both routes have their benefits and drawbacks.
Maybe you are struggling with this very question right now. I hope today’s interview with author Janice Dick gives you some insight into making your decision.
Janice, what was the impetus behind your decision to go indie? [Read more…] about Should I Indie Publish?
Lisa Lickel is a Wisconsin writer who lives in a 160-year-old house built by a Great Lakes ship captain. What a great setting for book! I can imagine all sorts of interesting and mysterious aspects a ship captain might build as part of his house.
Lisa is a multi-published, best-selling and award-winning novelist, and also writes short stories and radio theater, is an avid book reviewer, blogger, a freelance editor, and sometimes magazine editor. Be sure to visit her website at http://www.LisaLickel.com.
Why did you write The Last Detail? [Read more…] about Saying no to a contract
Today I’m pleased to interview Charlene Harris, though she prefers to be called Charlee. She’s both an artist and writer, and previously wrote for a local newspaper, reading and critiquing books by established and new authors.
Many moons ago, Charlee was the first female basketball official for her section of the Eastern conference in Alabama. But her dream has always been to be an author.
Her favorite quote is by Cyril Connolly who said, “Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self.”
Charlee, at what point in writing your book did you begin to look for publishers? [Read more…] about Charlee Harris on Publishing
Are you a fan of book series? What avid reader isn’t.
Today’s guest RJ Thesman is author of the Life at Cove Creek series. Her book Final Grace for Reverend G released today and is the third and final installment of the series about Reverend G and her battle with Alzheimer’s.
And because it’s launch day, RJ is offering a free copy of Final Grace for Reverend G to one winner. See below for contest details.
RJ Thesman writes as a daughter whose mother is disappearing into the shadows of Alzheimer’s disease. Her hope is that [Read more…] about Author RJ Thesman on Getting Published
Do you dream of getting published? What writer doesn’t?
But in their excitement and exuberance of completing a manuscript writers often make these 3 crippling mistakes when submitting their manuscripts to publishers.
They don’t include a book proposal.
The book proposal is [Read more…] about The Top 3 Mistakes Writers Make When Submitting and How to Fix Them
Today’s Friday Feature Author Interview is with Rachel Skatvold, author of the Riley Family Legacy novella series. Thank you, Rachel for allowing me to interview you and sharing your experiences with my readers.
What made you decide on novella length for your series? [Read more…] about Indie Publishing: Author Rachel Skatvold’s Perspective