The first of what will probably be a torrent of rejections arrived today, beginning with the inevitable, “Thank you for . . . .” Unlike some rejections I have gotten in the past and will surely receive this time, this one was curt, only two crisp sentences. It was cold, as if my query left […]
Paths to Publication: Small Presses and University Presses
It surprises me, and makes me a little sad, when I hear writers say they have given up on a book manuscript. Either they have an agent who has exhausted the traditional Big Five publishing houses (Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster), or they were unable to secure an agent in […]
Are You Thinking about Entering a Writing Contest?
If you are thinking about entering a writing contest, google “writing contests.” Dozens of links will pop up. When you click on the links, hundreds of contests emerge. Even when you specify a genre such as “short story,” “poetry,” or “memoirs,” you will find so many links that it seems almost impossible to wade through […]
Have You Read These LGBTQ Authors Yet? You Should.
Did you know that it is LGBT History Month? LGBT History Month focuses on LGBT individuals and their contributions to society. It is also the perfect opportuntiy to highlight LGBTQ authors. A Little History Stonewall Uprisings As many of you know, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a series of riots where […]
Reading Heals a Broken Heart
Some people turn to a song. Some people turn to work of art. Some people turn to friends or family. Cleyvis Natara (WNBA-NYC) turned to a book to help her broken heart heal.
For the Love of Audiobooks
Audiobooks are becoming more popular than ever. Diana Giovinazzo (WNBA-LA) shares how she became an audiobook convert.
A Spotlight on International Children’s Books
In honor of Children’s Book Week (April 29–May 5), Ellen Myrick shares some insight into the international children’s book market.
Writing Creates a More Empathetic Editor
Nicole C. Ayers, WNBA-Charlotte, shares how teaching, parenting, and writing have helped her become a more empathetic editor.
Using Strategy to Market Your Chapter’s Events
Priscilla Goudreau-Santos, WNBA-Charlotte’s Publicity Chair, shares what she has learned about the importance of using strategy to market your chapter’s events. In her article, she describes various ways chapters can market their events.
Is Blogging the Right Choice for You?
Linda Lee, WNBA-SF, has been teaching people how to blog since 2007. In this post, she describes how to decide if blogging is the right choice for you.