Published on April 22, 2015
book marketing
These days writers must sell themselves, it’s a given. We’ve got to look for and latch onto any opportunity to self promote. Book talks are an excellent way to do it. Senior citizen groups, local service clubs, libraries, schools, and writers groups all have a frequent need for speakers and we must serve – if we want to sell, that is. Of course the first step is informing everyone by phone call, letter or email of your availability to speak. Then, as the dates pile up, you’ll need a plan…
Published on April 22, 2015
legal, writing tips
If I reference a book and/or the authors of that book, do I have to get written permission from them? Is it enough just to list them in my reference section?
Published on April 15, 2015
We managed to convince Zach and Mary to babysit the boys for a long weekend and Richard and I escaped alone to Ybor City. We had a FANTASTIC time! Best date EVER!!
Published on April 15, 2015
Letters will return next week.
Archived letters are HERE.
Published on April 15, 2015
I am interested in speaking to someone about publishing my children’s book. I ran across the page advertising BookLocker’s (color-interior program) and would like to know a little more about this company, especially why is the pricing so inexpensive compared to some of the other publishing companies?
Published on April 8, 2015
The violent Easter egg hunt went pretty smoothly this year. Furniture was overturned, sofa cushions were thrown about, and (adult) kids were shoved aside (by each other)…
Published on April 8, 2015
worst book proposals and query letters
Oh, yes! We know you’ve been waiting for this!! Today, I’m going to share another installment of our popular column, World’s Worst Book Proposals and Query Letters. Featured below are real quotes from query letters and book proposals submitted to us over the past few weeks…
Published on April 8, 2015
Letters will return next week.
Archived letters are HERE.
Contact the Editor HERE.
Published on April 8, 2015
diversify your writing income
The problem with editing for a family member is that you generally can’t ask for money…
Published on April 8, 2015
self-publishing
I started writing a book on my computer about ten years ago, but never finished it because life has been very busy for me. Recently, I watched this new show that started last year that is exactly the same as far as storyline and characters. Could it be coincidence?
