by Kerstin | Jan 20, 2021 | Publishing
There is something, which makes people want to write a book, it can be anything really, a desire to share knowledge of a particular subject, or the desire to share and inform your readers. There can also be the desire simply to entertain your reader. The point is...
by Kerstin | Jan 18, 2021 | Publishing
One debate gaining particular traction is that of whether or not self-publishing will make the traditional news media obsolete. While many are of the opinion that, in the not so distant future, a model of free author generated content will make standard news gathering...
by Kerstin | Jan 2, 2021 | Publishing
According to recent legend, along with a copy of a letter to Locus Magazine from 1987, reprinted on the Voyages Extraordinaire blog, K.W. Jeter coined the term steampunk to define his fiction. What is steampunk? For some, it’s a rollicking romp through a steamy...
by Kerstin | Nov 5, 2020 | Publishing
Writing the synopsis is usually no author’s favorite job. Who wouldn’t rather be working on the actual book? There is always a temptation to skip or postpone writing the synopsis. Yet the synopsis is a necessary tool for selling and marketing a novel....
by Kerstin | Oct 10, 2020 | Publishing
So, you’ve authored a great book and, yet, day in and day out you continue to struggle with securing a publisher for your works. When this scenario arises, consider self-publishing as a viable alternative to a publishing company. Self publishing, simply, is the...
by Kerstin | Sep 3, 2020 | Publishing
When writers are starting out, they might wonder whether to cut their writing teeth on some short stories, or go for broke with a novel. Arguments rage over which is easier to write, so here are a few pro’s and con’s to help you decide. The Time Factor You...
