A few years ago, I belonged to an online writers' group where I posted The Claiming Words for critique. For the most part, I received good feedback, but there was one review that really got to me. Good reviews can make you smile all day, but bad reviews tend to revisit you, playing in your … Continue reading Write What You Want
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Genre Bias
I began drafting this blog post several days ago, but never published it. I happened to pop over to Facebook (as I'm prone to do), stumbled upon several posts and articles about a huge shakedown at Amazon, and got completely derailed. Well, now I'm back to finish this post, and strangely, the upheaval in the … Continue reading Genre Bias
Be Brave
There's a great amount of courage that goes into publishing a novel. Whether you're getting ready to send out that first query letter or your finger is poised over the "publish" button on Kindle Select, it takes tremendous bravery to put your book out there. Authors know about rejection. We know about bad reviews. But, … Continue reading Be Brave
What Are You Worth? (Pricing Indie Books)
I'm sure you've all heard the expression, "You get what you pay for." But, how true is this phrase? In the literary world, this phrase doesn't seem to apply. For example, I've found some real gems in the Kindle slush pile for only 99 cents. I've also paid thirteen dollars for a traditionally published book … Continue reading What Are You Worth? (Pricing Indie Books)
Labor of Love
In honor of Labor Day in the United States, I thought I'd dedicate a post to some of the hardest-working people I know--writers. Most writers start with an idea that won't let go, imaginary friends who insist on having their stories told, a wish that maybe--just maybe--the fruits of our labor might bring joy to … Continue reading Labor of Love
Tricia Drammeh 