For several years I was able to attend and often teach at CLASSeminars. Led by best-selling authors and popular speakers Florence and Marita Littauer Tedder CLASSeminars taught us so, among […]
Read More...I grew up and lived many years in California. Through the years, I experienced several earthquakes. Our house would shake and rumble. One quake nearly shook my wife and me […]
Read More...In my last email, I shared the toughest question I’m asked—will you read my manuscript? In this email, I’ll tackle the second most challenging question I receive from authors—“Why isn’t […]
Read More...I don’t know about you, but I get asked hard questions all the time. When our son was small, I was weeding a portion of our garden. He was playing, […]
Read More...“Every fine story must leave in the mind of the sensitive reader an intangible residuum of pleasure, a cadence, a quality of voice that is exclusively the writer’s own, individual, […]
Read More...Those of us who write non-fiction have the opportunity to learn three essential writing practices from our friends who write fiction. I enjoy reading novels, especially since most of my […]
Read More...“If there’s only one thing you’re able to spend money on, it should be hiring an editor. It’s a necessity, especially if you are not a professional writer. Take a […]
Read More...Every day has twenty-four hours, and many of us struggle to get things done much less find the time to create. Deadlines, meetings, interruptions, personal business, and a plethora of […]
Read More...“It is never too early to develop a marketing plan. The important point is that the earlier you create one, the better equipped you’ll be to sell your book.”[1] —Darin […]
Read More...“It’s a big red flag in your proposal if you say that your book is for ‘everyone’ or a ‘general readership.’ Successful books and media, even those with broad appeal, […]
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