Whether your book launched hot, and sales have since waned or it’s been a steady eddy that could use a boost, there are some fun and easy ways to engage and expand your audience. Buckle up! Here’s how to get out and meet the readers that want your book. Find Your People Whether you are…
A phrase stitched together one of the more mind-altering critiques I ever got on a story. Half of it was a common phrase, and an often maligned one. Maligned by those of us of the “you must have a thick-skinned” school of thought around stories. Because you do need a thick skin to be a…
Since I published my first book four and a half years ago, I’ve rarely known what I should do about marketing. It’s not for a lack of guidance. Just last week, I had 5 emails and 3 DMs on social platforms from people anxious to have me sign up for their marketing services. All these…
I screen stories for a literary magazine, and we host multiple contests throughout the year, including short story contests, novel excerpt contests, and chapter book contests. I hate to admit it, but I don’t love the chapter book contest. I’m also learning to hate the novel excerpt contest. Why? I have to reject a lot…
In a recent chat with a writer friend, we discussed the writing organizations we belong to and the benefits we get from each. I’m a huge fan of writing organizations. As writers, it’s tempting to work in a vacuum, where you don’t have to hear other people criticize your approach, flaunt their own accomplishments, or…