Tag Archives: Publishing

The Journey Begins for “Journey”

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I bit the bullet and started searching for an agent for Sentimental Journey. Having done all my research previously and compiled an optimistic twenty selections to start with, I sent the first one out yesterday. And ten hours later received … Continue reading →

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When To Submit Your Novel to an Agent?

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I’m constantly looking for ways to improve the odds for finding representation for my next book, currently titled Sentimental Journey. Having taken dozens of courses and webinars, I’m working now on moving from “good writing” to “I have to have … Continue reading →

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MEMOIR OR FICTION?

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I’ve been meeting with book clubs and doing signings since the release of Autumn Colors. A question that comes up repeatedly when I tell groups that the story is based on a real life experience is “why did you not … Continue reading →

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Why Self-Published Books “Get No Respect”

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Well, for starters, some of them are just plain awful. Although many writers have good stories to tell, they often make two errors: 1) they don’t hone their writing skills through courses, conferences and reading; and 2) they fail to … Continue reading →

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Kirkus Review for Autumn Colors

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Just had to brag a little. When Autumn Colors was published, my dream was to have a review by the likes of Kirkus or Publishers Weekly. I sent copies to them last fall, but never heard anything. Until today! The … Continue reading →

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Drive and Desire – Essential To Publishing Success

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Drive and desire are two words that can be either nouns or verbs. Both are critical to fulfilling the dream to be a published novelist, particularly when you have neither fame nor connections to make you attractive to the publishing … Continue reading →

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Mature Woman’s Perspective on Pitch Slams

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I spent the past two days at the Writers Digest Annual Conference in NYC. It made me feel I’m starting my writing career about 30 years too late. Lots of young, hopeful aspiring writers. I’m not completely sure what turned me off … Continue reading →

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Scaling Author Mountain – Part Three – The Author Generation Gap

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I’m taking a little detour from writing about my own publication process to talk about a real-life marketing experience – the Chronicle Book Fair in Glens Falls, NY. I participated in my first book fair as the author of Autumn Colors yesterday. … Continue reading →

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Scaling Author Mountain – Part Two

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

So let’s assume you’re not one of the lucky few who gets swept up into the arms of an effective agent and generous publisher. You’ve been sending your queries and the occasional manuscript out to every agency or publishing house … Continue reading →

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Becoming a Published Novelist

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Recently I’ve had conversations with caring friends who are concerned about the amount of work I’m doing for my soon-to-be-published novel. They say a “real” publisher would be doing much of this work for me, and that in reality this … Continue reading →