What Are Traditional, Hybrid, and Self-Publishing?
So, you want to get a book published. But how, exactly? Traditional publishing? Self-publishing? Or maybe through a press that allows you to pay to publish your book? Today’s post breaks down the three major kinds of publishing—both their advantages and drawbacks. Traditional Publishing A traditional publisher is a business that earns money from readers […]
Writing Outside the Block
This week’s post is a mess–but that’s kind of the point. Breaking your writer’s block doesn’t have to look pretty.
Should an Unpublished Author Start a Newsletter?
Why do publishers and agents expect unpublished authors to have a newsletter with hundreds of subscribers? What’s the point of a newsletter for an author who doesn’t have a contract yet?
What to Look for in a Critique Group
Whether you’re joining a group or starting your own, it’s important to know what you’re looking for. Online? In person? A range of veterans to novices, or a group of peers? Once a week? Once a month?
In this article, we’ll ask the questions every critique group must ask—and give you the tools you need to answer them.
What If I’m a Bad Writer?
“The night was dark.”
Yes, that was a real opening line. And the author had no clue how bad it was.
Is there hope for bad writers? Or is writing simply a matter of talent?