With so many demands on our time and energy, how can we successfully engage with our creative work so that we don't squander our “one wild and precious life”?
It can be difficult for authors to stand out in today's crowded market. What can you do to reach as many readers as possible?
If you're a nonfiction author who does not yet have an agent, you can save time and energy by sending a query letter to potential agents.
It is critical to learn how, when, and why to rely on an editor's experience and wisdom. Too often what could and should be a beautiful partnership turns into a struggle, for both the writer and the editor.
Your author platform can be among the most important factors in determining whether or not your book gets published. But what exactly is it?
If we want to hone our craft, we need to expose ourselves to the work of excellent writers.
Email and phone interviews are convenient, but you'll learn infinitely more by sitting down with someone in real time.
Do you know what literary agents are looking for? Or what will make them want to read your manuscript? Or what might turn them off?
Whether you choose traditional or self-publishing, you must stay on top of the latest developments if you want your work to reach readers.
You probably have heard that sitting is the new smoking. Doesn't sound good for those of us who make a living hunched in front of our computers all day, but here's what you can do about it.
Independent publishing has been around for as long as publishing itself, but what is new about it is how it is flourishing. Today the question of what to do with your manuscript is “context dependent,” meaning that the right path will vary depending on the book, the audience, and the year.
As contemporary writers, we can still benefit tremendously by listening to the words we've written. In fact, reading our work aloud is an essential step in the writing process.