July 8th, 2020
The Importance of the Triple Edit
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Craft | John Peragine
by John Peragine
Completing a draft of a book can feel like you scaled a mountain. You might take a moment to breathe and celebrate. You did it! You are on top, after a difficult climb. And then you notice, as the clouds clear a bit, that you have only scaled the first peak.… Read the post
March 23rd, 2020
Indie Publishing 101– Part III
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Craft
Piper Bayard of Bayard & Holmes
In Indie Publishing 101 – Part I, we discussed the shifting paradigm of the publishing world, what it takes to be an independent publisher, and how we produce quality, publish-ready manuscripts. In Part II of the series, we looked at what is involved in the actual production of a quality indie book—layout, artwork, ISBNs, and copyright registration.… Read the post
March 16th, 2020
Indie Publishing 101 – Part II
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Marketing | Self-Publishing
Piper Bayard of Bayard & Holmes
In Indie Publishing 101—Part I, we discussed the shifting paradigm of the publishing world, what it takes to be an independent publisher, and how we produce quality, publish-ready manuscripts. Today, we will look at what is involved in the actual production of a quality indie book.… Read the post
March 13th, 2020
Indie Publishing 101 – Part 1
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Craft | Self-Publishing
“Writing is an art, but publishing is a business.”
~ Piper Bayard of Bayard & Holmes
That may be a grim thought to us artists, but it is true, nonetheless. We write for different reasons—fun, therapy, journaling, therapy, to master a skill, to be part of an artistic community, therapy, because the stories are hammering inside our heads and must get out.… Read the post
August 7th, 2019
Golden Tips from RWA 2019
by Fae Rowen
Years ago, when I attended the UCI Summer Writing Institute, I learned about golden lines. These are the lines you go back and highlight after taking notes in a class or workshop or in a great book.… Read the post
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