Indie authors, or self-publishers, have a lot of hats to wear. Not only are they worrying about writing a book, quite an endeavor on its own, they also are assuming the publisher’s role. This means the successful indie will make
5 Top Writer Conferences to Attend in 2013
Thanks to freelance writer Heather Legg for this guest post! For those serious about writing, a writing conference holds huge value. Through a conference, you can explore more about writing, learn different aspects of the craft, and network with a
Attention Writers: 2013’s Ready, Set, GOAL!
Happy New Year! That time of year when we talk about fresh starts and New Year’s resolutions (that are so often broken). Let’s resolve this year to not resolve, but rather to set a few key goals around our writing
Are You Writing Off All You Can As a Freelance Writer?
Thanks to freelance writer Cara Aley for this guest post, just in time for year-end gathering of all those receipts and expenses! As a freelance writer, it can be a bit of a feast or famine lifestyle. As a result,
Best Literary Agent Query Letter Advice
Ready to query an agent? Most authors would rather write an entire novel than endure the torture that seems to go with a simple, one page query letter. Nevertheless, it’s a necessary evil in the traditional publishing process. Even if
Three Twitter Tips for Writers
Thanks to editor Mishael Austin Witty for this guest post! Most writers are notoriously bad at self-promotion. We’d much rather plug away at our latest masterpiece or read someone else’s than get out there and pound the “pavement”, trying to
Merry Christmas, Writers! 10 New Rules of Publishing Infographic
To each of you, a peaceful and happy holiday season… Enjoy this infographic from ColorYourLifePublished.com and watch for our upcoming posts on querying agents, Twitter tips for writers, tax advantages you need to be taking advantage of, and “goaling up”