Authors, Get your Book into Book Clubs!
In every city I’ve ever lived, I’ve been part of a book club. Whether the group stemmed from my professional life or otherwise, my book...
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- Apr 8, 2021
- 4 min
Inside the Mind of an Author: Where Do I Get My Ideas?
“There ain’t no rules around here, we’re trying to accomplish something.” ~ Thomas Edison My best ideas for stories come spontaneously....
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- Mar 18, 2021
- 6 min
Brand and Writing by, D.J. Butler
Four Different “Brands” to Manage on Your Road to Writing Success Welcome, novelist. Like it or not, you’re an entrepreneur selling a...
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- Mar 11, 2021
- 5 min
Fun with Book Funnel: By Cori Cooper
How’s your Newsletter Going? Does that sound like a weird question? One of those filler questions someone asks you before they make a...
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- Mar 4, 2021
- 4 min
Write Because it Makes you Happy, by Samantha Rose
The early days of writing my first novel, The Very Real World of Emily Adams, were painful. Plagued by self-doubt, I knew my ideas were a...
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- Feb 25, 2021
- 6 min
Marketing Advice: What I wish I had known after I signed my first book deal. By Ruth Mitchell
First, get rid of any ridiculous notion that you can be a successful writer without marketing. Don’t cling to the myth of the reclusive...
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- Jan 28, 2021
- 5 min
Building Your Author Brand, by Theresa Pocock
Do you need to build your author brand in a clean way? My blog at cleanlit.com, a website that helps readers get a “morality check” for...
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- Jan 21, 2021
- 11 min
How to Write Irresistible Queries, by Rachel Huffmire
Writing a query letter can feel as daunting as drafting an entire novel. How can you distill all the beautiful complexities of your book...
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- Jan 14, 2021
- 8 min
Tips for Adapting a Classic, by J Trevor Robinson
2016 was a big year for me. I self-published my young-adult horror novel The Good Fight in the summer, and married the love of my life in...
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- Jan 7, 2021
- 5 min
Overcoming the Challenges of Being an Author
Being an author is hard. Not only must we make time to write outside of all our normal day-to-day tasks and responsibilities, but being...
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- Oct 12, 2020
- 4 min
Writing Back Cover Copy that Sells - Part 2, by Jennifer Neal
This post is a continuation of our recommendations for back cover copy. If you haven’t already, check out Part One! Now that we’ve...
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- Oct 1, 2020
- 3 min
Writing Back Cover Copy that Sells - Part 1, by Jennifer Neal
Copywriting is about convincing consumers to take action. In this case, your audience is readers, librarians, and booksellers that you...
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- Sep 24, 2020
- 5 min
Ghost Story: an Interview with Allan Evans
What inspired you to write Abnormally Abbey? After writing several adult thrillers, I wanted to write something my kids could read. I...
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- Sep 17, 2020
- 5 min
Indie Authors: Use Contests to Promote Your Book, By Johannah Spero
You’ve done the hard work. You’ve written a great book. You’ve even signed with an indie publisher! Now the challenge is: how to make it...
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- Sep 10, 2020
- 3 min
Balancing Life with Writing, by Melissa Hansen
My favorite author stereotype is the one of the bespectacled novelist sitting at her computer (or typewriter) with a hot beverage nearby,...
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- Sep 4, 2020
- 3 min
How to Murder Procrastination, by Andrew Buckley
Writing in any form, whether it’s for a novel, a piece of creative writing, a screenplay, short story, or anything in between, comes with...
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- Aug 18, 2020
- 4 min
3 Things I Learned While Writing WonderLand, by Miranda Renae
Be open to possibilities: they can take you to places you never imagined. "Curiouser and curiouser!" ― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland...
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- Aug 13, 2020
- 4 min
Editor Speaks Out: The Mistakes All Writers Make in the First Chapter, by Amy Michelle Carpenter
I edit a plethora of first chapters. In fact, I edit a heck-ton more first chapters than full books because it's most affordable to pay...
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- Jul 29, 2020
- 3 min
Why Failing Makes You a Better Writer, by Tyrolin Puxty
You’re going to fail more than you succeed. It’s just a fact and I want you to take a deep breath, smile, and be super grateful for it....
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- Jul 21, 2020
- 4 min
5 Things I Learned After Writing My First Manuscript, by Karin Biggs
It took me a little over a year to write my first draft of The King’s 100, and after my first roundtable discussion with my critique...
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