Making a Living as a Writer
Does any of this sound familiar? “I wrote this book so that I could make a living as a writer.” “My goal is to quit my day job.” “I plan on retiring on my book income.” If any of those … Read More
Author Interview with Orna Ross
Keri-Rae Barnum sits down with Orna Ross to discuss her bestselling fiction series, poetry, how Orna ended up with a pen name and more. Watch the video or scroll down to read the transcript. Keri-Rae Barnum: We have been acquainted … Read More
The Four Types of Editing Explained
You finished writing your book. Of course, you’ve let others read it: family, friends, beta-readers. These people gave you some input, but they may have held back and not been straight with you if they were concerned about your feelings. … Read More
Writing Advice from USA Today Bestselling Author, Hank Philippi Ryan
This week Hank Philippi Ryan made the USA Today bestsellers list with her book, The First to Lie. No stranger to success, this is Ryan’s second novel to hit the prestigious list, preceded by her 2019 release, The Murder List. … Read More
Resources for Authors
Let me start with a confession: I’m weak. When I learn of a new software solution that promises to save me time and sounds easy to use, I can’t resist taking it for a spin. The industry attempts to dress … Read More
Creating Your Book Marketing Plan Using the Dear Author Letter
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure and honor to speak with many authors about their book marketing plans. The common question always seems to be, where do I start? The problem is, there is no set answer that fits … Read More
Skip the Prologue
Do You Need a Prologue? No. Should You Write a Prologue? No. Is a Prologue Ever a Good Idea? It’s not. Why a Prologue Is a Bad Idea As a book distributor and marketer, I never truly gave prologues the … Read More
Six Tips for Writing Authentic Medical Scenes
“Everybody loves a thriller. Everyone also wants to write one, too,” wrote Donald Maass in The Breakout Novelist. Building tension, creating an unbelievable yet utterly believable plot, raising stakes, and creating authentic characters, are all tributes of a good thriller. … Read More
How and When to Work with Freelancers
By Ericka McIntyre on February 18, 2021 If you’re an author who intends to self-publish, first of all, congratulations! You’re entering the publishing game at an exciting time, and if you have completed a book manuscript, you have already done … Read More
The 411 on Writing Coaches
Writing is most often a solitary business—but it doesn’t have to be. All too often, we writers have to motivate ourselves, isolate ourselves until our pages are done, pat ourselves on the back when things work out and console ourselves … Read More