What exactly is ‘timeless’ fiction? In essence, it’s a piece of work that withstands the passing of years, even decades, maintaining its relevancy and charm. The danger is that your fiction won’t age well, and in 10 years certain references will make readers scratch their heads, either bewildered or feeling like your book is dated. […]
Guest Post by Lynsey Patterson While writing is a private act, at some point most writers want to make it public. But some writers struggle with the act of sharing their work with the world. Many writers have no idea of where to start when it comes to self-promotion. Writers do what they do best […]
Guest post by Said Shaiye Mary Karr, in THE ART OF MEMOIR, once wrote: “If you think writing a memoir can replace therapy, stop writing and go get therapy.” So I stopped writing and went to therapy. Then I realized therapy wouldn’t be enough. So how did I overcome years of serious addiction and begin […]
Back in 2007, I interviewed Nathan Englander about his book, “The Minister of Special Cases.” I published a highly condensed version of the interview inside the literary magazine, “The Southern California Review.” But I’ve never before released the audio, and after finding it in my archives, I realized this might be a fascinating listen for […]
Guest post by Lizeth De La Luz Congratulations! You are ready to hit a new milestone in your writing career: crafting your author bio. Whether you are submitting to a magazine, contest, agent, publishing house, or finishing up you About You section on your website, your author bio will always be one of the most important things […]
Goldman Sachs estimates that 300 millions jobs will be replaced by AI in the coming years, and one of those jobs will be copy editor. In 1 – 2 years, the vast majority of freelance copy editors will be out of work. Yes, most publishers will retain copy editors to make sure everything is tip-top, […]
This post isn’t about getting ChatGPT to write an entire book for you. If that’s what you want, then go elsewhere. This is about ways that fiction writers can harness AI programs to help them write, edit and promote their work. It’s about using the power of technology to level up your writing skills. Human+AI […]
Guest Post by Vicky Weber If you’ve decided on traditional publishing for your children’s book, you may be considering a literary agent to represent you. The thing is…you don’t just hire a literary agent—they have to accept you! But that can be trickier than you’d think. In this post, we’ll answer your burning questions about how […]
In five to ten years, A.I. programs will be writing novels. Not great novels, certainly, but readable novels. Many writers and readers might scoff at that kind of prediction, but for those who disagree, try proposing a different timeline: 15 years? 20 years? Well, in the span of human history, that’s not too distant, is […]
Guest Post by Vicky Weber When I first started in the publishing industry, I was surprised to find that most children’s book authors had no idea how to market their books. That’s understandable, since they’re writers, not marketers—but it’s also a big reason why so many children’s books go unnoticed in the sea of publications. […]
