Bad Writing Advice
by Michael Bracken, reprinted with permission, SleuthSayers.com Recently, I talked to a writer who felt overwhelmed. She sought advice about accomplishing all the projects she committed to while taking advantage…
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When NOT to Seek an Editor
by Arthur Vidro, reprinted with permission, Calliope (ISSN 2691-1388) Sometimes, it’s better to delay or forgo hiring an editor. You might be a professional-caliber editor and capable of editing your…
The “Throw Spaghetti at the Wall and Hope Something Sticks” Approach to Marketing
by Ellen Byron, reprinted with permission, originally published at the Chicks on the Case blog Through the years since my first mystery was published in 2015, I’ve developed a finely…
Kill Your Darlings, Writers, but Do It My Way
by Linda Kay Hardie I’ve killed off a lot of people lately, and I feel better for it. No, I’m not some sort of mass murderer, although Google might think…
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by Lisa Tener Some of my most potent writing comes from my dreams and other experiences related to the subconscious. Is this true for your writing? So, how do we…
How To Define Your Book’s Target Audience In 6 Steps
by Jim Foley, reprinted with permission Defining and engaging your target market is crucial when it comes to promotion, and these six steps can help you build your reader personas.…
Promoting Yourself in Three Easy Steps
by Linda Kay Hardie Like most writers, I used to cringe and change the subject when anyone brought up book promotion. What do I know about it? How can I…
Benefits of a Writers Conference—Four Pieces of Advice
by W. Terry Whalin (@terrywhalin) As a professional writer I’ve found many benefits from attending a writers’ conference. I consider these events a personal investment. Attending for a full day…
Relationship Building the Key to Successful Marketing
by Diana Hurwitz Key points: Start early Find your tribe Engagement is key Give more than receive You’ve worked on your magnum opus for months, years, maybe a decade. You’ve…
How To Write for the Christian Market
by W. Terry Whalin When I studied journalism at top-rated Indiana University, my colleagues thought my career change was “different.” Instead of becoming a reporter at the Chicago Tribune or…