Archive for November 2024
Does Rejection or Silence From Agents and Publishers Mean You’re a Bad Writer?
If there’s one thing that makes a person think they’re a bad writer and that their work is a flaming dumpster fire, it’s a constant stream of rejections or — even worse — plain silence. This video points out that the quality of your work is not the only thing that agents and publishers consider.…
Read MoreWhat to Do With Your X Account
Big changes have been happening on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X. In this video, I explain the slap-in-the-face conundrum he’s created for content creators and brands through his new, no-opt-out policy on AI. Watch/Subscribe Your options essentially are: Not every social media platform is going to be this…well, I’ll let you fill in whatever…
Read MoreReading This Way Might Help You Get More Enjoyment and Meaning from Books
Due to both changes in the writing industry and shifts in my personal life, I’ve been giving intense thought to what my goals and purpose should be as a writer. Why do I want to persist? What do I want to come of my efforts? Much of my writing, admittedly, is purely selfish. It’s cathartic…
Read MoreHow Much Do Fiction Writers Really Have to Publish Each Year?
If you envision cranking out a single book that sells well and calling it done, well, let’s get real. You’re likely going to have to write a lot more — and faster — than you thought if you want your writing to be your living. *Checks own manuscripts that have languished for….years…. Oh. Oh dear.*…
Read MoreShould You Hire an Editor for Your Own Writing?
Good writers and editors work with manuscripts all the time, polishing them to the point of being ready to publish. But if you have a book of your own, should you trust yourself to edit it? As I share in this video, there are two opposing, important points to consider. Watch/Subscribe What I DON’T discuss…
Read MoreYes, Writing Is a Skill, Not Just a Passion. Here’s Why It Matters
When you engage with others about writing, what’s their perception? Do they treat it as a serious, legitimate, unique skill? Or do they dismiss it as a quaint hobby, a passion that’s “nice” but won’t pay the bills? Writing can be a passion, but it is also a serious skill It’s admittedly harder than ever…
Read More7 Tips for Better Book Comps
Finding comps — comparable titles — is an essential part of the book querying process, as they are a shorthand that let agents and publishers know what your manuscript is like. This video highlights key ways you can find attention-getting comps that are a perfect fit. Watch/Subscribe I’ve written before about why comps aren’t the…
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