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Five Things to Do While Waiting to Hear from a Literary Agent about Your Book

Posted on September 22, 2016 by

So, the new novel is done! I sent it to my literary agent, Steven Chudney, who has sent it on to different editors at various publishing houses. Now comes the waiting, waiting, waiting time. From the high excitement (and a … Continue reading →

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Tips For Shy Writers: Once You Publish Your Book, You Have to Learn Marketing

Posted on November 24, 2013 by

So, you wrote a book. You got it published—whether you self-published it or got someone else to publish it for you, you still need to market yourself and stay in touch with your readers. Even a very successful writer like … Continue reading →

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The Intelligent Smart Brilliant Novel. Or, The ISBN Controversy

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

So, what is an ISBN? It doesn’t stand for Intelligent Smart Brilliant Novel. (Sorry!) It’s the International Standard Book Number that allows you to distribute your book (and obviously sell it) through retail channels. There are a few ways you can … Continue reading →

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Tool for Tuesday: A Self-Publishing Success Story!

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

So here it is! The big day! It’s Tool For Tuesday and I’m tooting my own horn! That’s part of living our best chapter–knowing when to celebrate! And I’m celebrating: The Mom Who Took Off On Her Motorcycle takes off … Continue reading →

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Self-Publishing No-No’s: You Can Tell A Book By Its Cover.

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

You can’t tell a book by its cover. Oh, yeah? I do, all the time. I don’t buy a book unless I like the cover. I loved the cover of Cheryl Strayed’s Wild—a worn hiking boot—and that was the reason … Continue reading →

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Start From Somewhere. Somewhere is So Much Better Than Nowhere.

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

  My husband, Jonny, and I were running this morning along the Mediterranean Sea. We passed a woman huffing along, waddling slowly up the road. She was overweight and struggling. “At least she’s trying,” Jonny said. “You have to start … Continue reading →

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