The Query Letter: A basic overview
Publishing is a long road. But writers have to start somewhere. Write, rewrite, repeat ... then query. As the final installment of my three-part series on the basics of publishing,…
Queries & Publishing
Publishing is a long road. But writers have to start somewhere. Write, rewrite, repeat ... then query. As the final installment of my three-part series on the basics of publishing,…
As I mentioned in my recent post about the roles of agents and editors, some editors are in-house with a publishing company, while others work freelance. Freelance editors work with…
This week I continue my three-part series on Publishing Industry Basics. Last week I discussed Three Tiers Of Publishers (Big 5/6, Indie/Small Press, and Self Publishing). Before I talk about the basics of…
A professional writing career requires an author to wear a lot of different hats. As hard as it can be to write a novel, selling and marketing can be even…
Authors often do live events at bookstores, libraries, and conferences. Travel is part of the package in this career. Travel is both exciting and exhausting. From the crowds at conventions…
Lovely to be back at Left Coast Crime. There are a lot of different writers conferences around the country, but Left Coast Crime is one of my favorites. It's also…
Next weekend, the third Eddie Shoes Mystery launches into the world. I'm thrilled at the reception the first two novels have received, garnering excellent reviews and award nominations. I hope…