Copyright laws can be confusing. So it’s no wonder that one of the most common questions I hear from clients is: Do I have to get permission to quote a line from a book/song/speech in my book? The answer: It depends. Continue reading
You have an idea for a book. Or maybe you’ve already written a book (or two). Now you need an agent, right? Well, maybe. In this guest post, Molly Blaisdell, a prolific children’s book author, explains when and why you might want to engage an agent. With all the changes going on in the publishing industry, you may find that moving forward without an agent is a viable option. Continue reading
Enjoy this quick video and be inspired to act on one of these
creativity-boosting ideas today.
Happy writing!
29 WAYS TO STAY CREATIVE from TO-FU on Vimeo.
Writing a travel book sounds glamorous and exciting. Imagine getting paid to travel! The thrill of exploring new places, and then telling other people where to go (or avoid).
In this post by guest blogger, freelance writer and travel book author Deborah Huso, you’ll read an insider’s perspective on travel guidebook writing. You might be surprised by what you learn.
Read it, and let us know what you think in the comments below. Continue reading
Whether you published with a traditional house or are a self-published author, marketing is an ongoing process.
Creating a multifaceted marketing plan can include participating in contests, getting reviews, doing radio and TV interviews, selling in bulk, speaking to groups, attending book shows, and connecting with people through blogs and online forums. It can be time-consuming and tedious. But without a solid plan and consistent effort, your book is unlikely to get the attention it deserves. Continue reading
As an author, you want people to read the book into which you’ve poured so much of your time and energy. Great reviews turn more people on to your work. So the question is: How do you get people to review your book? Continue reading
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Millennium Bridge in front of the Tate Modern Museum in London, England
Do you love the idea of travel?
Does the thought of taking a weekend or a week to focus on your writing seem like a dream?
When Jenna and I were planning the London writers’ retreat, so many people commented, “I’d love to do that, but I can’t because….
“I can’t afford it.”
“I have to be home for family members.”
“I don’t have a passport.”
“I can’t be away that long.”
And on and on.
Here’s the truth: If you have a job and/or a family, it’s never easy to get away—even if getting away means secluding yourself at the local coffee shop for a few hours. Continue reading
What if a publisher sought you out and asked you to write a book? What a dream! But fortune like that only happens in the movies, right?
Not necessarily! Publishers approached business coach Carrie Wilkerson, aka The Barefoot Executive, because of her strong platform — they knew she had a following and that her audience would be excited to read her book.
In this guest blog, Carrie shares her advice for building your platform and gaining the credibility and visibility you need to be a successful author. Continue reading
Does that sentence need a comma?
How do I write a press release? A book proposal? A novel?
Is it complement or compliment? Continuous or continual?
I write something almost every day. And almost as frequently, questions like those listed above cause me to pause. Continue reading