By Robin D. Owens Endings are extremely important. You want the reader to be satisfied, more, to remember that you gave them a good finish and look forward to your next book. Here are some problems I, as a reader and writer, find in endings: I had a favorite author (male writing under a female…
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Debunking Copyright Registration Myths
Authors are often confused about the benefits and timing of copyright registration for creative works. It’s a universal issue authors must understand, regardless of the publishing path they choose, so today we’re taking a quick and dirty look at some popular myths–and truths–about copyright registration. Myth #1: You Have to Register Copyright, or You Lose It. The truth: Registration with…
Meet Agent Melissa Jeglinski
I’m definitely open to people coming to talk to me at a conference. If they see me sitting alone or maybe in a big group, feel free to join us. If I want to be left alone, I’ll be up in my room, not somewhere public. I go to conferences to meet potential clients so I’m always wanting to hear what writers are working on.
J.A. Kazimer is Dead
By J.A. (Julie) Kazimer Okay, I’m not really dead. At least I’m not as of writing this post. With my luck as soon as I type the last word I’ll choke on my own spit and expire on the spot. Therefore, you must forgive my rambling as I don’t want this post to ever end….
Working with an Editor … by Mathiya Adams
I am very fortunate to have an editor with whom I have a great working relationship. I had first approached my editor when I was trying to publish a sword and sorcery fantasy book under another pen name. I had been following this editor’s blog (Tara Maya’s Tales on http://bestfantasynovel.com) for some time and thought…