Author Advice – Writer Ravenclaw

Vanity Publishing

I saw a post on Facebook the other day, where an Indie author was asking about a ”contract” she was sent for a series of books. The ”publisher’s” charge for publishing all six books was $25,000 dollars. They asked if that was a reasonable charge. Most people said STAY AWAY and no publisher would chargeContinue reading “Vanity Publishing”

Do You Need to Read to be an Writer?

I have seen this question on Facebook, and my initial opinion is yes, you do need to read to be a good writer. How will you know how to craft a good book if you’ve never read a great book. I was five when I read my first paperback book. Katie, and What Katie DidContinue reading “Do You Need to Read to be an Writer?”

Marketing

I saw a post about book sales, which got me to thinking about my own lack of skills. Writing a book seems easy compared to getting sales for my book. At times I feel like this one man band. Author, Blogger, and business entrepreneur. Doing all of this and working at the same time. ToContinue reading “Marketing”

Writing, Blogging, and Writing Groups

I’m blogging later and later these days. It is partly to do with starting a new job, but also to do with being busy outside of work too. Tonight I was at my writing group. I have been a member of my writing group for three years. They are a tough bunch of critics, butContinue reading “Writing, Blogging, and Writing Groups”

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Advice to a New Author

I have been told that agents and publishers don’t like accepting manuscripts from previously self published authors. I asked this of my editor, who told me that this isn’t true. It gave me hope to keep on trying. When I first self published my first book, ‘Sticks and Stones’, I was living in an idealContinue reading “Advice to a New Author”

Fandango and Word of the Day prompt – Pirate in training

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/ discipline field ‘I am a witch, but only in training. I do not know why we remember now, only that if our father was alive he would explain everything.’ ‘But he is not alive, and I am captain of this ship,’ he says, with a little flick of his long red hair. For aContinue reading “Fandango and Word of the Day prompt – Pirate in training”

Writing, Reading, and the link between them.

I have seen posts on social media where this question is asked – do I need to read to be able to write. My first instinct is to say yes, you do need to read to be able to write. The link between great story telling, and reading a great story, are in the sameContinue reading “Writing, Reading, and the link between them.”

Writing Advice

It is difficult as a writer to take constructive criticism, but if we don’t how else are we going to improve. I am part of a writing group in my home town. I sent a couple of chapters to my fellow writers for a critique. I learnt that my manuscript needs work, and the plotContinue reading “Writing Advice”

Author Advice – Should you stick to one writing project at a time?

I don’t intentionally start with two many projects on the go, but it always seems I never really finish most of them. I’m sure many other writers are the same. We’ve edited our manuscript for the millionth time (or so it seems). What to do next? You have another idea, but are not sure ifContinue reading “Author Advice – Should you stick to one writing project at a time?”