Several times this past year, I had people ask how they could help me with my books. The first question I asked was whether they'd bought any of them. No. Well, there's a start! You want to help an author, buy their books. Forget all the fancy posts on book marketing… Continue reading 5 ways to help authors; 5 things for authors to avoid
Tag: books
don’t strikeout
Last weekend, I attended the New York Pitch Conference. Just so you all know, I was terrified beforehand and that was after years of putting myself in situations where I had to pitch! I (mostly) got over myself via Women in Film back when I was part of a production services business. They had monthly… Continue reading don’t strikeout
in defense of physical books
"Those of you who are considering replacing your libraries with ebooks; think again. Your books are yours; you buy them, you own them, and they are the same, yesterday and today. They will not change, and they will not disappear, or suddenly be “pulled” or “unsourced” from you, as ebooks can be. And someday you may NEED… Continue reading in defense of physical books
what about all that advice?
Was talking to S the other day who said they (the infamous "they" again!) were telling a writing class that their first screenplay (in this case) would be bad. I've heard the same warning to new authors too, as if they should toss their first book. Sometimes it's true. Sometimes it's not. And what if… Continue reading what about all that advice?
a word about agents
Thanks to C Hope Clark, I found a helpful blog by an agent. There are a number of them out there and they are helpful, so take some time and Google around. If you're looking for an agent, take the time to read these few posts and be prepared. A day in the life of… Continue reading a word about agents
Happy New Year, new you, new writing
Do you make resolutions? There's a lot of snark (enough with the snark already) out there especially about how resolutions are useless and meaningless, but I say they are a sign of hope and hope is a good thing. I don't know how you have perseverance as a writer without hope. Hope that you will… Continue reading Happy New Year, new you, new writing
trust your reader
Read ROOM by Emma Donoghue a few days ago. The characters and story lingered after I finished the book, but now I find it's fading fast. I believe the reason is that the way the book is constructed - from the viewpoint of a five year old boy - there's no space for the narrative… Continue reading trust your reader
narcissism
New look! Got tired of the old one and I know it's harder to read white words on a black background. I like to change things up now and then. My annotation of Paul Harding's TINKERS is up at Annotation Nation. I've been thinking a lot about narcissism and writers, especially since the Mailer Colony.… Continue reading narcissism
publishing
My friend and mentor, Rob Roberge has a new piece up at THE NERVOUS BREAKDOWN on the ups and downs of publishing, including his experience with having his book cancelled. And yet there's reason for hope. Go read it, especially for the reality check on how long it takes to get a book out. Also, please… Continue reading publishing
15 books
My writer friends on Facebook are playing this game of naming 15 books that will stick with you so here are mine: In no particular order...(let's here it for the Russians!) 1. One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Alexander Solzhenitsyn 2. The Cancer Ward by Alexander Solzhenitsyn 3. The First Circle by… Continue reading 15 books
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