30th March 2008
While BEA is the place to make connections to agents and publishers, this event can be quite intimidating. It's full of over-stimulation, with thousands of people running in all directions. The Expo goes non-stop every day for the entire three days. Ther...
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18th January 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Gail Richards
More and more people are publishing their own books as independent publishers rather than waiting and hoping to find a traditional publisher who will appreciate their work. While this was seen as a desperate attempt to...
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28th August 2007
One of the big decisions for you to make as you write your book is to consider whether you want to find a traditional publisher for your book or self-publish.
Until a few years ago, authors considered self-publishing only after being turned down by tra...
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26th August 2007
As you write your own book, you may find you want to use material that has been previously published. You might want to cite a research study, or use a quote from a famous person. In some situations, you are free to do that, but in many others you have ...
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23rd August 2007
Even the most compelling writing and subject can fail if you let the small irritations get in the way of that connection with your reader. Make your writing worth reading and take it from good to great by avoiding these seven pitfalls.
1. Poor organiz...
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