Nobody likes to get rejection letters. If you write to be published it comes with the territory. Every bestselling author on your bookshelf has experienced rejection some time or another. What you do with the letters can make a difference to your success.

Here are some tips to use those rejection letters:

1. Put Everything in a… Continue reading

I came across an inspirational story in the Cape Cod Chronicle.

It’s a story for all writers that have ever considered self-publishing their book or have been rejected by traditional publishers.

Against all odds Lisa Genova got it done!

Recently divorced and between consulting jobs, Lisa Genova decided to write a novel rather than get another job.

“I felt crazy,” she said… Continue reading

So, you’ve finished your book. Where do you go from here. This is the blueprint or steps for success that have worked for many aspiring writers when they are looking to get published and find an agent.

1. Write and Edit First 3 Chapters of Your Work.
Publishers and Literary agents usually request 1-3 chapters of your work… Continue reading

I received a question from one of my readers a while back. She asked, “I’m confused, should I be trying to find a publisher or a literary agent?”

I thought it was a great question that should be addressed.

These days most publishers won’t even talk to writers, they will only go through agents. But, there are still many smaller… Continue reading

Does your book look good on the inside and outside?

I got an email the other day from a writer who was self-publishing his book.

He asked, “I know that the cover of my book is important, but what about the inside? Can you recommend some software that will help me lay out my book and make it look… Continue reading

These days agents and publishers don’t have the time to critique your query letter or manuscript. They won’t even tell you why you got rejected to allow you to do better next time.

Let me give you the inside scoop of the top 9 reasons a query letter submission gets rejected. Use this list to check your next submission… Continue reading

I know you need to create a book cover, because everyone knows book covers sell books. So you should do it yourself… Right?

Wait! Don’t try to create your own book cover …

…Unless you have the right tools!

Having a BAD COVER can hurt sales!
Having a GREAT book cover can put lots
of money in your pockets.

I came across some new… Continue reading

I know this will help you to find an agent!

Last week I sat down with three Literary Agents to discuss what they look for from writers. It really opened my eyes. For me, it was a great situation to get inside their heads. If you’ve ever submitted a query letter and have been rejected you probably felt… Continue reading

Have you been searching for an agent for a while now? Have you sent out more query letters than you can count? Having an agent will give you access to industry contacts and inside knowledge that you don’t possess. They’ll keep you current with editors’ tastes and needs and negotiate advances and publishing contracts to your advantage. So… Continue reading