I’m continuing to do research on publishing companies and associated problems. I came upon the subject of Kirkus Reviews. I didn’t find a reference to them on your website, so I’m asking you about them. Is a Kirkus Review worth anything? From what I understand, the author pays for the review and if he doesn’t like it, the review doesn’t get posted, but he’s still out the money. Even if their review is positive, does it have any value? Thanks for you time.
One day last week, I was thinking to myself, “Wow, we haven’t needed to go to the doctor’s office in such a long time!”
I don’t know about you but every time I think something like that, whether I knock on wood or not, that “something” ends up happening, usually within a day or two. I think it’s part Mother’s Intuition and part Murphy’s Law. Anyway, the next day, Ali was complaining about a sore in her throat that had been there for more than a week.
This week, we’re going to expand our online marketing reach. We’re going to cozy up to websites, zines and blogs that have good Google rankings!
One of the most satisfying moments in a new writer’s life occurs when a book-length manuscript is finished. This is usually followed by a moment of tension, perhaps bordering on horror, as the writer ponders about how to get it published.
If a publisher wants 1000 words can it be 10 or 20 either way? Getting exactly 1000 or 1500 without going over or under is almost impossible. Or is it? This might seem trivial but I really want to know.
Thank you for your time.
Connie
Sitting in a caf
After a small ice storm this week, it’s supposed to clear up. That’s a good thing because we’re planning to head to Portland for the The Vacationland RV & Camping Supershow! Whoo hoo! Okay, I’m not THAT enthusiastic about it because lugging Max and Mason through those things can be quite a challenge. However, Richard is terribly excited about it. I am looking forward to just getting away for a couple of days. While we do go on a date once a week, and run the occasional errand, spending almost all our time indoors this time of year can be a real drag. Mason is only 19 months old and our outdoor winter activities are really limited at this age. It’s just too cold for him most days.
Last week, we discussed how important it is to offer a free excerpt of your book. We also shared URLs to “free article” websites where you can post your excerpt as an “article.”
Unfortunately, fiction authors are sometimes left out in the cold in this area. How do you turn a fiction excerpt into an “article?” Well, good luck with that. The good news is now you don’t have to!
Letters will return next week.
