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How to Recognize a Publishing Scam and Avoid It
Keith Ogorek
Unfortunately, there is an increasing number of scammers out there targeting authors with false claims and promises, and some even pretending to be someone they are not. So, how can you tell the difference between a scam and a legitimate opportunity...
over 4 years ago
Preparation
Choosing a Path
The Power of Routine in the Writing Process
Anna Pitoniak
The Helsinki Affair author Anna Pitoniak discusses building a routine into her creative writing process, and the importance of routine and discipline when writing a book. Anna Pitoniak is the author of Our American Friend, Necessary People , and The...
over 2 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
Nurture - Bryn - Writing PDF
On Writing Never the Bride - video
Cheryl McKay
Be careful what you wish for and write! Author and screenwriter Cheryl McKay found inspiration for her most recent book from her own life. McKay wrote about being frustrated by her single status and accused God of being asleep on the job of writing...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
Writing for Young Females - podcast
Trina Robbins
Comic book writer and historian Trina Robbins shares her thoughts on writing comics for young females—an audience that has long been ignored by the comics industry. Librarians and teachers value the ability to reach this broader audience, because there...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Identifying Your Audience
Writing for Young Females - video
Trina Robbins
Comic book writer and historian Trina Robbins shares her thoughts on writing comics for young females—an audience that has long been ignored by the comics industry. Librarians and teachers value the ability to reach this broader audience, because there...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Identifying Your Audience
On Writing Never the Bride - podcast
Cheryl McKay
Be careful what you wish for and write! Author and screenwriter Cheryl McKay found inspiration for her most recent book from her own life. McKay wrote about being frustrated by her single status and accused God of being asleep on the job of writing...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
Do You Have a Writing Routine? - podcast
David Wilkinson
Author David Wilkinson talks about how his life experiences have helped him write novels and garner media attention. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
How to Market Your Children's Book - podcast
Andy Tate and Bernice Tate
The Tates offer their advice for marketing children's books, including some out-of-the-box guerilla marketing tactics. These genre veterans recommend book fairs, social media, and handouts, as well as more unconventional selling opportunities. Click...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
Words of Wisdom for Aspiring Authors - video
Leslie Miller
“Why do you want to write?” Leslie Miller asks. People are often asking about how she writes: when does she write, what desk does she sit at, or what does she write with. Other times people ask about when or where. However, that’s not what she encourage...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
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