It’s a common lament among writers: Why is genre important? Can’t I just write whatever I want and let the marketplace figure out how to classify it? Or perhaps: My work is a mix of genres. I don’t want to be pinned down. I like to mix it up. Let’s look at why genre is…
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Bloggers Wanted: Zero Pay, Tons of Karma Points!
Do you want to share some of your thoughts, ideas, suggestions, and tips with other writers? Are you itching to spend a little time writing something other than that novel you’re sick of staring at? Got a sure-fire technique you wish other writers knew about? Do you want to get your byline (and link to…
Serial Novels: An Interview with Gaius J. Augustus
In the past decade, several serial platforms for writers have arisen, including Wattpad, Amazon Vella, Radish, and Fictionate. This article will interview one author who has garnered considerable success on Vella. You can read more about how Vella works and catch up on my last interview here. Since I also publish regularly on Amazon Vella,…
An Interview with Vella Author Robert Grayson
For the last ten months, I’ve been supplementing my income by writing serials on a platform called Vella, which is managed by Amazon. For more info on how Vella works, check out my older blog posts on this topic (here and here). I’ll also be presenting on this topic at our upcoming RMFW conference! Writing…
How to Get Your Money’s Worth from a Book Publicist
Why does one book achieve robust sales while another struggles to gain traction? While the ultimate test of a novel is what’s between the covers (the quality of the writing, the intricacies of the plot, the fascinating characters), there is no doubt that if a reader is not aware your book exists, they aren’t going…