Ten Questions for Lorraine Dusky

by Lorraine Dusky in For Memoir Writers, Ten Questions

HOLE IN MY HEART, a memoir about adoption by Lorraine Dusky, tells her personal story and reveals how the author gradually became a leader in adoption reform.

Reversion of Rights

If you’re working with a publisher to bring your book into the world, make sure your contract has a reversion-of-rights clause. Such a clause will allow you to take back your creative work.

How Writers Find Readers-Part 2

by Marylee MacDonald in Book promotion, For Beginning Writers

A writer with one book out needs to focus to spreading the word in the most efficient way possible. Podcasts, TedX talks, and speaking gigs are the way to go.

The Power of Multiple Synopses

by Katrina Shawver in Book launch, Book promotion

A synopsis boils a book down into a few words. Take the time to craft short and long synopses.

Ten Questions for Nancy Poling

by Marylee MacDonald in For Writers Ready to Publish, Ten Questions

An editorial service for new writers provides thorough and affordable feedback.

Ten Questions for Gail Aldwin

by Marylee MacDonald in For Readers, Ten Questions

In this column I’m asking subscribers to share their knowledge about writing, publishing, and marketing their books. I’m calling it “Ten Questions.” Thank you, Gail Aldwin, for sharing your insights about what it takes to get a book into print. – Marylee MacDonald Author Tip: “I follow a three-act structure to avoid narrative dead ends […]

A Road Map for Writers and Authors: Part 1

Are you a writer, or are you an author? Here’s the difference. A writer has one story to tell, and although it may take years to finish a book, a writer will feel content when that book is done. An author–someone who aspires to have a career as a creative person–will feel driven to learn […]

Ten Questions for Dan Lawton

by Marylee MacDonald in For Readers, Ten Questions

THAT WAS BEFORE is thriller and crime writer Dan Lawton’s sixth page-turning novel.

Book Launch Strategies, Part 4: The Money Quote

by Marylee MacDonald in Book launch, For Writers Ready to Publish

A money quote from a professional book reviewer is an essential part of an author’s book page.

Ten Questions for C.Y. Corbett: Editorial Help for New Authors

by Marylee MacDonald in For Writers Ready to Publish, Ten Questions

An editorial service for new writers provides thorough and affordable feedback.