22 hours agoEverything new authors need to know about avoiding costly and devious predators in publishingYou’ve written a book you’re pleased with, and now you’re ready to publish and promote. Congratulations! Unfortunately, many scammers will be out to get you now that you have pages to introduce to the world. …3 min read3 min read
1 day agoHave You Been Burned By An Unethical Book Publishing Company?One of the topics of most concern to writers has been how to find a reputable publisher. It is an integral part of who we are to always treat our authors with respect and integrity. …2 min read2 min read
2 days agoWhat Are My Chances of Doing Well With My BookAuthors are always interested to hear about the chances of doing well with their books. There are statistics for this nowadays. An analysis done by Nielsen Bookscan showed surprising results. [These sales are tracked with the ISBN code unique to each book edition.] In the year of the study, 1.2…2 min read2 min read
3 days agoTo Self-Publish Or NotYou may struggle with this question as you go through the steps and stages of finishing your books. It is tempting to self-publish — to be entirely in charge of your creations. You have the concept — your favorite font and colors. That special paper. The dramatic photo of yourself…2 min read2 min read
4 days agoDo You Know Anyone Writing A Book?Do you know anyone writing a book? You probably do. There are many secret writers out there, more than you would expect. Some people who write don’t even think of themselves as writers, though they might write every day. “Oh, I do some poetry, journaling, and stories now and then…3 min read3 min read
5 days agoFloating and Fishing With FeathersIt’s difficult to conceive of arriving at the age of accountability without a memory of at last one fish fracturing the surface of some aqueous setting. Then came one Rick Nita from Los Angeles, California, confessing the absence of fishing in his life. He admitted to a feeling of remorse…4 min read4 min read
Jan 27It’s Good To Be A New WriterThere’s a rumor in the publishing world that an editor won’t even look at a new writer’s work. It might be true for certain types of writing, but after interviewing hundreds of editors, I’ve found that most are more open to new writers than you might think. And there are…3 min read3 min read
Jan 26The Business of PublishingWhat exactly does it mean to be a published author? Besides the fact that your work is finally in print, and your college alumni have asked to interview you for their newsletter, it also means fame and fortune, right? Well, maybe not on the level of J. K. Rowling, but…4 min read4 min read
Jan 25Murder Over KodiakAuthor Mastermind Robin Barefield’s Murder Over Kodiak has twists and turns aplenty; however, her coming of age as a mystery writer shows other twists and turns — some I’ve been a party to. I served on the board of directors and president of Alaska Writers Guild for many years. Later…2 min read2 min read
Jan 24Creator of Breathtaking Worlds and Heart-Racing AdventuresThe youngest Author Mastermind, Mary Flint, submitted her first manuscript for publishing when she was sixteen. As soon as we “discovered” her, we called her America’s Most Promising Young Writer. …2 min read2 min read
