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The Writing Life
Stop Procrastinating—Right Now!
In my last post on this amazing blog (Steve Laube requires me to say that at regular intervals), I opined about seven consequences of procrastination. You may not have gotten around to reading it yet, but I promised in that post to follow up with some helpful tips or techniques for preventing procrastination. So, without further ado or delay, here are some ideas: Pray. Of course, right? But …
When the Economic News Is Dire
Lately everyone seems to be talking about the economy (and not the pandemic). Inflation, the price of gas, supply-chain issues, a bear stock market, rent rates, health-care costs, unemployment, housing, etc. A common question within the writing community is how might this affect traditional publishing? I have a couple pennies to contribute to the conversation. (My two cents, which, due to …
I’ve Put Off Writing This Blog Post Long Enough
I wear many hats (so to speak) as an author, blogger, game writer, speaker, literary agent, and man-about-town. People sometimes ask me how I get it all done. Usually I answer with something self-effacing, such as, “I’m just awesome that way.” But when pressed, I’ll attribute whatever productivity I have to careful organizing, scheduling, and—most importantly—maniacally avoiding procrastination. …
Count More Than Words
Writers count words. That probably comes as no surprise to the readers of this blog, but still. Those who write for publication count words. It comes with the territory, as Professor Harold Hill might say (or sing). Writers-for-publication know that published articles, stories, and books in certain genres must meet certain word counts. For example, a two-page spread in a magazine is typically …
Book Proposal Tips and Tricks with Ann Kroeker
Book Proposal Tips and Tricks with Ann Kroeker If you want to be traditionally published, you need to attract an agent and a publisher. To get an agent and publisher, you need an amazing book proposal. For an author, a book proposal is like a business plan and resume all in one. It communicates all […]
You can listen to this episode Book Proposal Tips and Tricks with Ann Kroeker on Christian …
Book Proposal Tips and Tricks with Ann Kroeker
If you want to be traditionally published, you need to attract an agent and a publisher. To get an agent and publisher, you need an amazing book proposal. For an author, a book proposal is like a business plan and resume all in one. It communicates all the important information about you, your book, and […]
You can listen to this episode Book Proposal Tips and Tricks with Ann Kroeker on Christian …
Book Proposal Tips and Tricks with Ann Kroeker
Learn how to write a book proposal that will attract the attention of agents and editors, in this interview with writing coach Ann Kroeker.www.NovelMarketingConference.com Support the show
Could You Translate Please?
What many U.S. Christian authors write about today has little or no application outside of the U.S. It’s why the majority of Christian books are not exported or translated into other languages. Most often it is not the theology holding it back, but the theme of the book. A simple example would be homeschooling. It is illegal in quite a few countries of the world. (Germany, Sweden, and many other …
What to Sell?
Recently I had a conversation with a friend who shared this trick question: What do you sell to your customer? What they want or what they need? I answered, “Hopefully, both!” The answer? Neither. You sell them what you have. Aha! Now to connect this question to the art of writing: If you have an outstanding project but are hesitating to submit your work to our agency, don’t. Because the market …