Self-publishing (or indie publishing) is a big deal this days, as more and more authors use it exclusively or to supplement their traditional publishing catalog. But while self-publishing can be surprisingly fast and easy – one could take a Word document to retail ebook in about three minutes, if pressed – it’s definitely not a…
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Word Economics 101
As my critique partners can attest, I’m a big proponent of what we call word economy. Not a technical term, exactly, but here’s my definition: using only as many words as the story needs. Of course, every story has different needs. Some need a clipped, concise writing style, while others need a more flowery voice….
To everything there is a reason. A time to write, a time to…not
I just got back from a retreat with a group of great writers in a creepy old hotel. There were times when I would have sworn I was the only one there, despite there being at least twelve other people in a twelve-room hotel. It was that quiet, because I couldn’t hear all the other…
What Editing with an Agent is Like
If you’ve been following me here on this blog (somewhat unlikely since it’s been all of four months!), then you’ll know that I just recently (October) got my very first agent for my very first book, Deity Six. But what I haven’t told you yet is what the editing process has been like so far….
Advertising Secrets from RMFW authors
“Last chance! Secrets from Media Guru!” “Sell Hundreds of Books Now!” “Optimize social ads!” Like cheap paper fliers of yore, these headlines fill your email inbox. We all want publishing success, hoards of fans and yes! More than moderate fame. Some of us have been published traditionally and not found that hoped-for, instant success. Others…