It seems the majority of people are self-publishing. With the limited traditional publishing opportunities, it only makes sense. In addition to the difficulty in getting a traditional contract there are at least three perks to going Indie. 1. You are in complete control.2. Getting your book published and available for sales will take a fraction…
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What is an Author Platform and How Do You Build It?
Building a writing career can be a long, and at times, difficult road. And, many new authors think writing itself is the tough part, but that’s not really the case. Writing a story that you intend to publish traditionally or self-publish has a beginning, a middle, and an end. You can create an outline as…
Secondary Characters – Are They Important?
Before I get into whether secondary characters are important or not, what is a secondary character? A secondary character is any character in the story aside from the protagonist (main character) and the antagonist (villain or force in opposition to the protagonist). Just a side note here, an antagonist doesn’t have to be a character….
Writing – 6 Essential Steps to Publication
If you’re on the path to publication, it’s important that you learn the craft of writing – that’s the first tip.
Learning to Write for Children – It’s More Than Just A,B,C
I have been writing since childhood: poems, short stories, even songs. I never thought of publishing my work or making it a career until around 2006. Not knowing any better, I thought it would be easy. I felt comfortable writing and always seemed to be able to think of something to write about. Then I…