I became a writer by writing. I remember almost all of my undergraduate creative writing teachers saying, Just write, and things will happen Quoted by Carrie Oeding from her teachers in her BA English. source: https://phdincreativewriting.wordpress.com/2011/12/04/how-carrie-oeding-became-a-writer/ Well worth the read. Reading any writer’s story provides inspiration to see how others have found their path to … Read more
If you want a no-holds-barred look at writing, check out Scott’s post here: http://www.scottberkun.com/blog/2007/how-to-write-a-book-the-short-honest-truth/ Ouch! My view? Anyone can write. There’s never been more opportunity for people to freely express themselves. Why, even blogs are built around writing and publishing – and millions do it for free. The questions are: Have you got something to … Read more
When you’re book is ready for promotion and distribution, get people to go into a bookstore and ask the store if they carry the book. Really badger the store to rack it up and ask them if it may be in other stores. If enough people inquire they will look at ordering the book in! get those connections and … Read more
get profile has relationship with the media get interviews get reviews get upfront of editorial people (not sales people) in media
If you have 200 pages or 50,000 words, you might need to make it into 2 books. People want as quick read – up to 120 pages.
