Book Proposals
Your Overview Must Grab Attention
Editors are searching for good writing and submissions. How do they find it? Several years ago I asked another…
August 25, 2018-
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Publishing PulseBeware of Purported “Trends” in Christian Publishing
Every time I read an article from Publisher’s Weekly about trends in Christian publishing, especially fiction, I find myself…
August 12, 2018 -
Book Proposals
DON’T SLAP THE DOCTOR WHEN YOUR BABY IS SICK
Editors are like doctors. People entrust their precious baby to them. Their beautiful, chubby, and well-loved child. Doctors must examine…
July 25, 2018 -
Book Proposals
Book Proposal Overview-Video
BOOK PROPOSALS IN A NUTSHELL Cherrilynn joins the hosts of Writers Chat to give an overview of Book Proposals.…
June 25, 2018 -
Publishing Pulse
The Dirty Little Secrets of Self-Publishing
Book authors are hearing more and more voices telling them to self-publish and “reap the profits that traditional publishers…
June 12, 2018 -
Book Proposals
Do Agents Really Care About My Cat?
I love cats, coffee, chocolate, and long walks on the beach, especially if the beach has sea glass. My…
May 25, 2018 -
Publishing Pulse
Publishing as a Business
Today’s book publishing market can be a dangerous place, with a lot of scam artists spouting confusing terminology. I…
May 12, 2018 -
Book Proposals
One Page Sell Sheet
The One Page Sell Sheet is like a mini resume. The sell sheet gives the agent or publisher pertinent…
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Platform and BrandingSEO and Why It Matters by Vincent Davis
So you’ve published a book. You just launched it or you’re about to do so. What’s next? How do…
April 10, 2018 -
Book Proposals
Come to the Table-of Contents
Congratulations, the agent, and publisher liked what they read in your Cover Letter, and opened the door to the…
March 25, 2018 -
Book Proposals
Knock Four Times
A good cover letter is like an intriguing door, it invites the agent or publisher into your proposal. The publisher…
February 25, 2018 -
Platform and Branding
The Writer’s Many Hats by Vincent Davis
When you tell others that you are a writer, one image appears in their mind: you crowded over a…
February 11, 2018 -
Book Proposals
Proposal Do’s and Don’ts
Why was my proposal rejected? As a submissions reader, I now understand why my past book proposal was not…
January 6, 2018 -
Heard It Through The HartlineChoosing the Best Book Title
Recently a client and I went back and forth several times until we settled on a title for her…
July 30, 2017 -
Journeying through the Writer's LifeFor Writers: 7 Tips to Silence the Negative Voices in Your Head
Following the dream of becoming a writer involves so much more than just learning how to write. Sure that’s…
July 29, 2017 -
Platform and Branding4 Must-Have Features For Your Blog
One of the cornerstones of your platform is your personal website or blog. Whether professionally designed or a DIY…
July 24, 2017 -
Publishing PerspectivesThe Big Five Family Tree: Book Publishers
Welcome to Publishing Perspectives! I’ll be talking about all things publishing. Let’s start with an overview of the publishing…
July 21, 2017 -
Platform and Branding
3 quick and easy steps to review and refresh your writer platform
by Susan Stilwell @susanrstilwell Busy writers are often consumed with projects. We all have at least one WIP and if…
February 2, 2017 -
Platform and Branding
5 Questions Writers Should Ask Before Joining a New Social Media Network
by Susan Stilwell @susanrstilwell Social media is a part of life and savvy writers stay on top of the…
January 2, 2017 -
Platform and Branding
3 Ways a Virtual Assistant Can Help Your Writer Platform
When building a writer platform, few of us consider hiring a virtual assistant, or VA. Most of us are…
September 3, 2016 -
KISS: Writing Engaging ProposalsWhy Your Bio Isn’t About You
Why Your Bio Isn’t About You by: Nichole Parks It’s not personal. It’s business. Think about it. A bio…
July 17, 2016 -
Platform and Branding
3 Tips to Grow Your Writer Platform When You Need a Break
Everyone needs a break from time to time. For a writer building a platform, taking a social media break…
June 21, 2016 -
Platform and Branding
3 Can’t-Miss Tips For Steady Platform Growth
Smart writers invest in workshops, courses, and conferences. Smart and savvy writers will also invest time in building their…
May 16, 2016 -
Platform and Branding
Brand basics – do your colors and fonts present your best look?
Good content is critical for a writer but how that content is presented is also important. In Brand Basics…
April 1, 2016 -
Publishing Perspectives
The BISAC Subject Heading List
Have you ever looked at the category words on the back of a book, above (or below) the bar…
March 20, 2016
