I don't know that I'm an expert, but, having finished my first book and making great progress on my second, I have some insights on building strong characters. So, here goes. Building strong characters is more important than almost anything else … [Read more...]
Calling All Beta Readers: ‘Buried Ladies’ is Finished
"Buried Ladies" is DONE! Calling all Beta readers. I'm so excited to tell you I finished writing my first novel, "Buried Ladies" -- this is just a working title and I'd love to have feedback and suggestions for a better one. I also NEED Beta … [Read more...]
Publishing Options: 10 Tips for Writers
It used to be an easy decision -- because there was no decision, no publishing options. You found an agent who sold your book to a publisher then you went on a book tour and sold millions of copies. Then, publishers were the gatekeepers, the … [Read more...]
So, You Wanna Publish a Novel (or Book)
I'm nearly finished writing my first novel, 'Buried Ladies', (please give me feedback on the first few chapters available free on Google Docs) so my thoughts turn toward publishing it. Maybe you're in the same boat, so I thought I'd share my findings … [Read more...]