Tag Archives: publication

How much does an author make?

This is a tough question to answer due to the number of variables involved with publishing one’s work. Not all writers submit to the same type of publication. Some hope for a published novel, while others write short stories, articles, … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under author, Markets, publishing, writing tips

Marketing: Book Launch 2.0

Marketing for writers can often prove difficult. There’s nothing really creative about it, nothing fun, and certainly nothing to do with the craft of writing…or does it? If you do get published by one of the big publishing companies, they … Continue reading

1 Comment

Filed under author, publishing

Publication and publishing

I’m only six days to the end of the NaNoWriMo! But I didn’t want to add yet another entry on just the grueling task of cranking out a novel in a scant thirty days. I wanted to start with a … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under author, blog, nanowrimo, publishing, writer

First official rejection

The other day I got my first rejection from Associated Content for an article focusing on weight loss tips. They claimed the subject was too broad. I then decided to visit the Associated Content message board, and discovered that a … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under author, publishing, writer

Fear of success or fear of rejection?

I find myself only recently fired up about submitting my writing for publication, let alone having the confidence to share my stuff outside my writer’s circle and friends. Too shy you ask? Growing up, my family was harsh in criticism. … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under publishing