Tag: publishing

Everything You Need to Know About Synopses

I deeply apologize for the major hiatus in writing these posts. Life happened, but I am back and fully intend to finish this series, no matter how long it takes. But, that's enough. Let's get into the real point of this post! A few posts ago, I wrote a summary of everything you need to … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Synopses →

Everything You Need to Begin Querying Your Novel

The time has come. You've spent countless hours writing and polishing your manuscript until it's the best it can be. You're ready for the next step, to begin the frightening foray into what writing veterans call "the querying trenches". Maybe you already have an idea of what this next step is, maybe you are already … Continue reading Everything You Need to Begin Querying Your Novel →

Traditional vs. Indie Publishing (And Other Publishing Methods)

Now that you've polished your book to the best it can be, it's time to decide (if you haven't already) what publishing method you want to pursue. This post is all about the four different publishing methods (including vanity press, because a lot of new authors fall prey to them), with comparisons, and listed pros … Continue reading Traditional vs. Indie Publishing (And Other Publishing Methods) →

So You Finished Writing a Book, Now What?

So, you've finished writing that book. Whether it's a novel, a novella, or a saga with multiple books, it's still an accomplishment, and you deserve to sit back and treat yourself to something nice. (I personally tend to celebrate by buying a new book, eating chocolate, or getting myself a caramel frappé). However, you may … Continue reading So You Finished Writing a Book, Now What? →