When I consider trying to maintain my writing and care for human children, my head boggles. Others have done it, wresting time and space while caring for family. I decided to ask a small panel of talented writers and fellow SFWA members about how they did it
A frequent question, especially among self- and small press-published authors, is how books get into libraries, and what authors can do to help. Today, guest blogger and public librarian Abigail Goben explains how libraries choose the books they purchase–and what authors should (and shouldn’t) do to play a part in that process.
Monica Valentinelli talks about what it means to write non-fiction for the web versus writing for a print publication like a magazine.
Nebula and Hugo nominated author, Cherie Priest, discusses some of the aspects of authorial control over the publishing process.
Being paid for writing is the ultimate author’s dream. Today, guest blogger C. Hope Clark sheds light on an area of support that many writers don’t think of: Grants. There are plenty of them out there, if you know where to look–though, as Hope points out, you must be sure you meet their eligibility requirements, and are willing to conform to their conditions.
You’ve probably heard about the importance of developing a writer’s platform. Before you start thinking about your writer’s platform, consider what your overall online reputation is first.
Do you need to have you own website? It depends on what you want to use the website for. Having an online presence may or may not translate to your desired action, in part because your presence really is about “you” as a person rather than “you” the author. With today’s technology, the two are not mutually exclusive.
Has your writing career stalled (or died) in mid-stream? John Betancourt offers some timely advice on how to jump back into the publishing boat.
Having trouble “confessing” your problems? Michael Bracken, author of several confessional stories, offers a few tidbits of advice.
So you’ve been published but no one wants your book because of previous bad sales? Melisa Michaels offers some sage advice on how to get back into the bookstores.
The Guilds War is part of the past. But not for Sela Tyron. When a deadly conspiracy reveals a chance at vengeance, will she betray those closest to her? Legacy is the fourth book in the Allies and Enemies series, a two-time Dragon Award Finalist.
Alex is a writer, translator, & editor from Brooklyn, NY. Over 120 of his short stories have appeared in Analog, Nature, Strange Horizons, and other venues. His debut novel, Eridani’s Crown, is forthcoming in October 2019 from UFO Publishing.
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