One of the things that stops writers from publishing their first book revolves around the idea that their first book must be their masterpiece. In fact, most authors publish one or more books before they have a “hit.” That’s why it’s important to simply publish a book. I’m not saying you should publish shlock. I am saying publish something. I…
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What writers can learn from Groundhog Day
I woke up today thinking about Groundhog Day. What a strange holiday. We wait for a little animal named Punxsutawney Phil to crawl out of a hole and, based on whether or not he sees his shadow, we decide how much longer winter will be. Right. I was wondering what lessons writers could learn from a groundhog, or from Groundhog…
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How to Write Tight, Clear Copy
We can never learn too much about how to write well. Even if we know all the rules, hearing them again or reviewing them helps us keep doing what we know we need to do. Plus, hearing these writing rules from someone new can help us understand them better. So, today, my friend Sue Collier, a publishing consultant and co-author…
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How to get your query or proposal accepted
Do your queries and proposals come back rejected? Do you receive form letters giving you vague reasons why your work isn’t acceptable? Have you considered…changing something? If your work gets rejected without specific reasons, it might be time to try something different–to do something different. In the world of personal growth and self-improvement there’s a common saying: Don’t do the…
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6 Reasons Why You Can’t Write Your Book Fast
As promised, here’s the second post in the two-part series from author and agent Michael Larsen. He wrote How to Get a Literary Agent and How to Write a Book Proposal, necessities for all aspiring authors who want to become traditionally published. After he told offered us 8 Reasons to Write a Book Fast yesterday, today he gives us 6…
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