Platform and Branding
3 Mistakes to Avoid With Your Social Media Strategy
Social media is an important part of building a writer’s platform. With existing networks changing and new networks launching,…
March 9, 2016-
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Journeying through the Writer's LifeTime to Write—The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
We writers are an odd lot. We’re driven to write, spending time composing poetry, writing books, researching articles. We…
February 11, 2016 -
Publishing PerspectivesDescribing the Ideal Reader
In last month’s column, I mentioned that an item of an Author’s Questionnaire from a publisher is the request…
February 3, 2016 -
Platform and Branding
How to use weaknesses and threats to grow your writer platform
Occasionally a business development tool comes along that works well for writers. SWOT Analysis SWOT—Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats—was popularized…
January 29, 2016 -
Publishing Perspectives
Submitting a Fiction Novel to a Publisher, Part 3: The Author’s Questionnaire
The first part of this series examined the Query Letter. The second part looked at the synopsis. In this…
January 23, 2016 -
Journeying through the Writer's Life
Move Forward with Your Writing By Looking Back
I’ve found the writing path to be the journey of a lifetime. At times it’s fraught with discovery and…
January 11, 2016 -
Lesson's From the Editor's DeskLessons from the Editor’s Desk – First Pages
It’s time again for lessons from the editor’s desk. In addition to being a published author with Bethany…
December 30, 2015 -
Platform and Branding
Brand Basics – 2 Considerations For Writers
We’re familiar with a brand as it relates to corporations. When we think of Coke, McDonalds, and Nike these…
December 17, 2015 -
Publishing PerspectivesSubmitting a Fiction Novel to a Publisher, Part 2: The Synopsis
The first part of this series examined the Query Letter. In this column, we’ll look at the synopsis. Most…
December 14, 2015 -
Heard It Through The HartlineWhat I look for when considering a client
There are a few basic requirements I require in order for me to strongly consider a prospective client. They…
December 8, 2015 -
Publishing Perspectives
Submitting a Fiction Novel to a Publisher, Part 1: The Query Letter
You’ve finally got your novel all polished up and ready to submit to a publisher. How is this done?…
November 22, 2015 -
Platform and Branding
5 Questions Your About Page Must Answer
One of the four must-have features of a website is the About page, but it’s overlooked by many writers. It…
November 21, 2015 -
Journeying through the Writer's Life
Almost an Author (A3) Audio Blog – Week of November 1, 2015
Almost an Author (A3) Audio Blog – Week of November 1, 2015. For links to this content, please visit:…
November 8, 2015 -
Journeying through the Writer's Life
Tips for Catching & Storing Writing Ideas
As a writer, I’ve come to realize the value—and the elusiveness—of writing ideas. They come and go like beautiful…
November 4, 2015 -
Publishing Perspectives
Writers Must Be Readers
I hope that you, as a writer, do a LOT of reading! I think there are three types of…
October 29, 2015 -
Journeying through the Writer's Life
9 Things for Your Writing Vault
We all know the value of saving for the future. The truth is that’s not just good financial advice—it’s…
October 7, 2015 -
Platform and Branding
Does a writer really need a self-hosted website, or is a free site good enough?
One of the cornerstones of an author’s platform is a personal website or blog. (Because these terms are used…
October 5, 2015 -
Lesson's From the Editor's Desk, UncategorizedLessons from the Editor’s Desk – Editors Are Real Live People
Hi new friends. My name is Dina Sleiman. In addition to being a published author myself, I’m an acquisitions…
September 28, 2015 -
Publishing Perspectives
Defining traditional vs indie publishing
The world of book publishing has been changing rapidly for a few years, and lots of vocabulary is changing…
September 23, 2015 -
Journeying through the Writer's Life13 Things that can Steal Your Writing Joy
Writers have a love/hate relationship with putting words on paper. Sometimes it’s difficult because of the process. Other times…
September 8, 2015 -
Publishing Perspectives
Handling Editing With Grace
Writing a book can be hard work. Then you polish it: more hard work. Then there’s the hard work…
August 29, 2015 -
Journeying through the Writer's LifeSit Down and Write – 5 Tips to Help You Keep Writing
Writers have a love/hate relationship with the blank page. Whether it’s a white screen with a blinking cursor or…
August 26, 2015 -
Platform and Branding
4 Simple Rules For Guest Posting
If you’ve never been a guest at another site, it can be intimidating. You take a risk by asking…
August 19, 2015 -
PublicityWhy every author needs to build a strong website – Part 1
Do you need a website as an author? Let’s think about this for just a moment. In this day…
August 3, 2015 -
Heard It Through The HartlineMatchmaking and a Good Proposal
Agenting is a lot like being the matchmaker in Fiddler on the Roof. We have the job of searching…
July 23, 2015
