When I grew up I wanted to be Barbra Streisand--specifically as Fanny Brice--but that was never going to happen. Because I wasn't born Barbra Streisand. And you weren't born Stephen King. Which is a good thing, because he's not the best writer. He's ONE of the best writers, along with other household names--Dean Koontz, Nora … Continue reading Literary Q&A: I Just Published a Book, Now What? #Authorgoals (Series #8)
Hello all! First, I have two promos to share with you. They are both on Bookfunnel. Click on the photos to jump to the sale. Today's post is a casting net. I need your input again authors. I'd like to do another question/answer series for the blog through October. First, I want to know all … Continue reading Journey to a Bestseller: Tell Me Everything YOU Need to be a Successful Writer (Series #46)
Hi everyone. Have you written your first draft, finally gotten it complete, only to realize you have 200,000 words? You are not alone. There are many reasons to "cut" or "trim" your writing. It makes things clearer, stronger, more concise, and streamlines the information that the reader needs to know. And of course, word counts--everyone … Continue reading Journey to a Bestseller: Cutting your Novel Down to Size (Series #45)
I'm not sure if my clients realize it, but as an editor for a publishing house, I get paid when my authors get paid. Like an agent, I don't get paid until my authors do--then I receive a small percentage of the book's sales. So, as nice as I am, it behooves me to help … Continue reading Ten-Step Marketing for Clients–How to Get Started
FREE BOOKS!! Yes, I mean it. You are about to be offered free books. I'm in several Book Funnel promotions this month and I want to share them with you. I missed linking you to the promotion last week, but I've got three more! Don't know what Book Funnel is? It's a site where readers … Continue reading Journey to a Bestseller: Free Books, Writing for Your Market, Editing, and Ad Progress (Series #35)
Author Jennifer Haskin was born in North Kansas City, Missouri. She wanted to be a teacher, a writer, a singer, and an artist. The author began writing very young. She won her first award in the fourth grade, and in the fifth, then she was published in the ninth grade in a magazine. She creates great fantasy and sci-fi worlds with engaging plots and relatable characters. Read full interview...
Jennifer Haskin 