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The Big, Bad Writing Proposal
by @RamonaRichards I’ve yet to meet a writer who loves turning 85,000 words into one page. Or asking their friends to help sell their book. Or digging through pages of online retailers or catalogs to figure out who has a book “just like mine but not exactly.” I know there…
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Choose Your Publisher With Care
By Deb Haggerty, @DebHaggerty When an author begins to look at publishers to see where their book might fit, there are several things they should take into consideration. The same steps generally apply to agents as well. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="#writing #publishingtip #BRMCWC"]Choose Your Publisher With Care by @Deb Haggerty…
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Six Writing Submission Dos and Don’ts
By Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted Learning the skill of writing comes with a lot of vague areas. For example, writing on a publishable level is different than writing a college paper. To clarify, the grammar doesn’t change but the styles are two different bears. There are times that the only way…
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The Validity of Editing for Writers
by Cindy K. Sproles @CindyDevoted Editing is difficult. Especially when you’ve worked hard to pen the perfect words. It’s tough to look at a scene or a paragraph and come to the realization that it needs to go. I’ve found this is especially difficult for new writers. Once they get…
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The Dangers of Writers Becoming Too Comfortable
by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills We live in a comfortable society. But that can be dangerous for writers who choose complacency rather than pouring a steady stream of effort into their writing. Have you ever met a writer who expected and demanded results from readers, other writers, and those involved in…
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Book Proposal Basics for Writers-Part 6-Three Chapters
by Cherrilynn Bisbano @BisbanoWrites Happy New Year. Did you resolve to start a manuscript or finish the book you’ve been working on? This is your year! You can do it! Whether you decide to traditionally publish, or self publish, you need a book proposal. One of the most important parts…
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