Why not get people to support you while you write your book, instead of waiting until afterwards? This is called crowdsourcing or crowdfunding, depending on whether you are using the crowd for money or for support. But how does one go about crowdsourcing? There are many ways and the steps are simple. First, determine what […]
Congratulations! You’ve put together a wonderful collection of words, and now comes the scary part: can you get it published? Unfortunately, there’s no simple 5-step plan to publication, but there are great guidelines that I’m going to reveal to you that will help you on your way. Pick Your Sub-Genre and List “Comps” Once you’re confident that […]
As writers with a whopping-size project in our lap, sometimes we need to get the green before we can make the green. Only how? Let’s face it: writing may be feel absolutely liberating, but it’s not a money-making machine; most writers fulfill their dreams because they can’t think about doing anything else. The reality of […]
Having trouble coming up for a name for your character? Look no further! This random character name generator is just the tool you need. A good writer knows that word choice can make or break a story, and character names are no exception. The names you choose resonate with readers on both a conscious and subconscious […]
A good book title can mean the difference between a bestseller and a lifeless shelf-dweller. If you don’t believe me, look up First Hundred Million by editor E. Haldeman-Julius. He explains that changing just the book title can rocket a book from selling 6,000 copies a year to 50,000 copies a year. In this post I’m going to give […]
Nobody goes through life without some help, and the same goes for your main characters. It’s nearly impossible for a story or novel to be complete without a few secondary characters to support and put a spotlight on your lead. What would Holmes be without Watson? Or Alice in Wonderland without the Cheshire Cat? Or the Merchant […]
Writers everywhere have a similar problem. When I tell people that I want to have a career in writing, most of them look at me like I grew 2 extra heads. I’ve even had someone tell me it is “a waste of money to go to school for writing.” I don’t let their comments affect […]
1. Find A Book Editor in Creative Ways Don’t just Google a book editor. You’re going to find the most famous editors that way, the ones swamped with clients and with a 3 or 4 month wait time. You’re also going to find the most expensive ones that way, and expensive doesn’t always translate to best. […]
“Books are people What appears to be but simple pages, Are pieces of what was once alive: Yellow and wrinkled and ripped and crisp. Pieces of love and hatred and strife.” Why would anyone want to write a book? The headaches, the long hours, the frustration, the tears, the sleepless nights, the overwhelming loom of […]
