In addition to the editing and ghostwriting I do on a full-time basis as part of BA Writing Solutions LLC, I also help authors craft book proposals. Though it’s not always offered as part of the package, I recently helped an author-client find a literary agent. After being turned down by a few book agents … Continue reading Looking for a Literary Agent? Make Sure They Have These 3 Essential Qualities
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The Best Self-Publishing Links: Know Your Rights, Read Author Earnings, Find Your Title
In the hopes of pointing you toward worthwhile reads regarding the self-publishing landscape, I’ll post a link roundup every Thursday of the best articles I’ve come across that week. I encourage you to read these articles in full, as well as to leave comments with links to other self-publishing articles you’ve read that have helped, … Continue reading The Best Self-Publishing Links: Know Your Rights, Read Author Earnings, Find Your Title
A Self-Publishing Lesson from Shark Tank's Mr. Wonderful
If you listen closely to the business sages that infest the waters of Shark Tank, ABC’s popular show where millionaires vie for the chance to invest in entrepreneurs, you’ll learn a few things that could directly apply to the self-publishing journey. For instance, watch the show long enough and you’ll notice that Kevin O’Leary, affectionately … Continue reading A Self-Publishing Lesson from Shark Tank's Mr. Wonderful
5 Reasons I Self-Published
A popular question for self publishers is, "Why did you choose self publishing over traditional publishing?" While an average reader may assume that most self-publishers chose that route because they simply couldn't get a traditional book deal, this can be far from the truth. There are a number of reasons why a writer might choose … Continue reading 5 Reasons I Self-Published