The most important book on writing that I have ever read is by Stephen King, aptly entitled, On Writing. At times hilariously funny, King describes years spent typing, while bundled up, in his unheated freezing attic in Maine. Large nails were driven into the bare walls and onto these nails were pierced an untold number…
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Judging Books By Their Covers by Joshua Viola
They say you should never judge a book by its cover. But we all do. And you should — especially when you’re in the business of selling fiction. All marketing techniques begin with the visual presentation. The most aggressive campaign will fail if the product lacks the right aesthetic. In fact, beautiful covers can give…
Meeting Agent Right by Linda Joffe Hull
Over the years, I, like most authors, have collected enough rejections to wallpaper my office (and the adjoining hallway). However, as I continued to hone my craft, sent out more queries, and tried not to go completely insane, I began to wonder if there was more that I could be doing to get published. As…
Are we having fun yet? … by Chris Goff
I have always considered myself a “glass half-full”-kind of gal. You know, the one who always looks on the bright side, who sees the funny in things, and enjoys her work. But lately, I’m finding it harder and harder to write. Take RED SKY, my book-in-progress. I should be thrilled. I have a contract, an…
The Truest Voice of All … by William Kent Krueger
Isn’t it amazing how everyone seems to know, even better than we do ourselves, what’s best for us as writers? We get advice from everybody on how we ought to be using our time and energy. From our agent (if we have one). From our publisher. From our readers. From other writers. From the pundits…