Category Archives: Self Publishing

“BEST-SELLING AUTHOR KUNSTLER PASSES THE HAT”

Posted on May 25, 2016 by

That was the title of a featured story in this morning’s Times Union (Albany, NY). If a best-selling author, with multiple appearances on “The Colbert Report,” documentary films and a wildly successful blog-not to mention 18 fiction and nonfiction books … Continue reading →

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The Key Book Publishing Paths: 2016

Posted on April 15, 2016 by

I have been following Jane Friedman’s blog for some time now, and have utilized many of her resources. Since 2013 she has been providing the latest must-know information about publishing options, updating annually. Yesterday she added 2016 to her series: … Continue reading →

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Targeting Genre for Big Sales

Posted on March 1, 2016 by

I’ve been following C.S.Lakin at LiveWriteThrive for several years now. I also hired her for a couple of critiques, and learned a humbling ton about how to write a stronger novel. Susanne is a staunch supporter of self-publishing, but as … Continue reading →

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THE VALUE OF MULTIPLE SETS OF EYES

Posted on January 8, 2015 by

No, I’m not describing a fantasy character with lots of eyes. I’m talking about the importance of having multiple people view your manuscript before you consider it ready to shop for an agent or publish it yourself. Maybe I’m stating … Continue reading →

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Great review of In Her Mother’s Shoes

Posted on November 5, 2014 by

Okay, so I didn’t win the WD Self Published Book Competition. But I felt like a winner when I received this evaluation of In Her Mother’s Shoes: 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards Entry Title In Her Mother’s Shoes … Continue reading →

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THE VALUE OF PROFESSIONAL AND PEER CRITIQUES OF YOUR WRITING

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

We work hard at our writing. And if we keep working, there’s a good chance we will get better at it. But there’s also the chance of not being objective about something that doesn’t work – perhaps because it is … Continue reading →

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THE BLOSSOMS OF SPRING

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

I’ve posted a string of negativity and disappointments over the past several months. Well, spring seems to have sprung early in the northeast, and with it, some positive activity with my writing. As you may recall (I whine about it … Continue reading →

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