Blogger: Mary Keeley
This is the time of year when contests will be won and awards will be announced. A few will get the prize; most will not. Since I am out of the office attending BEA this week, I …
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Writing Rituals
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Our Books & Such offices are closed for Christmas Break. We decided to choose some oldies but goodies to re-blog. This is a blog post I wrote almost seven years ago but the wisdom from these writers …
Flash Fiction Contest
Guest Blogger: Meagan Briggs
Show us your flash fiction skills.
Splickety Prime is hosting a nano fiction contest, and we want your entries. In 100 words or less, write a story that encompasses our holiday theme (see below) and meets …
Professional Jealousy: Immunize Yourself from Its Bite
Blogger: Mary Keeley
At one point or another we’ve all been bitten by that green-eyed monster, otherwise known as professional jealousy. Ever hovering, seeking whom he may devour, he attacks by surprise at an unfortunate moment when defenses are weakened.…
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How do you get your book ideas?
Blogger: Rachel Kent
What sparks your imagination or gives you an idea for a book? How did you find the idea for your current work in progress?
In the author note at the back of Pursuit of Justice, author …
Do book launch teams work?
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Seth Godin talks about building a tribe; Michael Hyatt talks about creating a launch team. Both concepts contain the same nugget of truth: If you want to drive sales, you need a crowd of influencers to …