When a rough-around-the-edges barn cat introduces himself to the new Hereford calf called Norman, the day turns into one Buttons will not soon forget. How was he going to explain his way out of the shenanigans his new friend had persuaded him to take part in, especially when he knew better? Norman is available onContinue reading "New Release ~ Norman by Ann Edall-Robson"
Advanced Craft Tips
Laura Drake discusses points relating to the difference between a good writer and a popular writer. I do a lot of critiquing. As I get better at the craft, I’m starting to catch the nuances of good writing; things beyond the basics of POV, show don’t tell, etc. They’re subtler and harder to spot, butContinue reading "Advanced Craft Tips"
Audiobooks Sell
An insight into the production and marketing surrounding audiobooks from guest bloggers Marcia and Jory Rosen. The audiobook market is one of the fastest-growing segments of the publishing industry. According to the Audio Publishers Association, it grew an estimated 24.5% from 2017 to 2018.This included self-published authors and small publishers who access numerous marketing actionsContinue reading "Audiobooks Sell"
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Do You Really Need Social Media?
Thomas Unstattd Jr., author at Author Media produces the Novel Marketing podcast direted towards writers, authors, and those aspiring to journey into the literary world in one way or another. Why Most Authors Don’t Need Social Media in 2022 When authors think about promoting their book, their minds usually go directly to one method ofContinue reading "Do You Really Need Social Media?"
The Stories Maps Can Tell
Guest Blogger, Vicki Felmlee's Research Leads to a Treasure Trove of Information. 1947 Map of Colorado How often have you, as a writer, had an idea or a theory about something and after diving into old journals, maps, and newspaper articles you discover you were right, that "Eureka!" moment. About 10 years ago I wasContinue reading "The Stories Maps Can Tell"
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