How can I find and sign with a literary agent? Hi everyone! Happy Sunday. This is a great question and I want to share several things with you. First, you need to know IF you need a literary agent. What do I mean? Well, for today we are going to look at three types of … Continue reading Literary Q&A: How to Get a Literary Agent (Series #10)
Can you help me make sure my first chapter is ready to query or self-publish? Hi everyone! This week we are going to take a look at an anonymous fellow author's first chapter. I am looking at this as an agent who is seeing this in their slush pile, and as an editor, polishing it … Continue reading Literary Q&A: First Chapter Final Editing (Series #9)
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)
Good Sunday everyone. My calendar says, "When you can't find the sunshine, BE the sunshine." Love it. Great advice for everyone--especially writers. What do people mean when they say, "It's never too soon to start marketing?" I just released my first book and I haven't even started. So am I already losing because I don't … Continue reading Literary Q&A: What Do People Mean When They Say, “It’s Never Too Soon to Start Marketing”? (Series #5)
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)
Jennifer Haskin 