Here’s some advice to give your queries an edge. One thing I’d add to this list is that you should always adhere to the query guidelines. If the agent asks you to use specific wording in your subject line, pay close attention. As one who parses a lot of emails in lists, I like to […]
Some good resources for writers from Mark Tilbury. I’ll be going through this list when I get a chance. #amediting Self-publishing authors have a fair bit to do: Write, edit and format books, design covers, learn how to use Kindle Direct Publishing (and other publishing outlets) and explore how to best make use of social […]
I feel for this guy. I’ve been there. This is the third time it has happened to me, and it prompted me to think about the reasons why it happens. Lack of motivation, a poor idea, weak characters or simply a lousy plot are probably common elements, but these can usually be fixed in one […]
Some good stuff to put on your author checklist, including the obvious one: don’t be a jerk on social media. Be active in Social Media Social media is effective because you can have a conversation with the readers of your books. Join readers groups, writers groups, and book clubs, in social media and interact with […]
Image via Wikipedia Well, obviously, I’ve not been looking for guest posters. But apparently, it’s a thing you can do to get more content and more readers. Interesting concept. At least I’d feel like I was talking to someone besides myself. Ask any pro blogger and he will tell you that the more content […]
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