Join me, Elaine Koyama, on June 5 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts! 📖 I’m thrilled to bring Between Two… Read more 📬 Save the Date – Between Two Freedoms Launch Party!
Author: elainekoyamawrites
Born and raised in Montana, schooled at Stanford, worked at ag giant Cargill, co-owned an IT consulting firm. Embarking on a writing career. Raised three kids, recently widowed. Now, the rest of the story.
Launch Parties Set–Join Me!
Some say the easy part is done–writing the book. I’d say it’s a 50/50 split. I have been pushing hard… Read more Launch Parties Set–Join Me!
Six Years Later, the Writing Journey Continues
The author reflects on their writing journey, announcing a new book, “Between Two Freedoms,” about Japanese incarceration during WW2, while emphasizing perseverance and advocacy in their career.
From Draft to Print: The Editing Journey Explained
Before it goes to press: Editing Someone a long time ago, when I first embarked on this writing journey, told… Read more From Draft to Print: The Editing Journey Explained
Identifying Your Readers: Boosting Book Sales
The author emphasizes the importance of identifying a target audience when writing. Segmenting readers helps maximize marketing efforts and increases chances of book success.
Behind the Book Publishing Curtain
The content discusses the comparison between a one-off book, a series, and a career in writing, emphasizing the role of agents and publishers in helping authors monetize their work while navigating the publishing process.
Understanding Writing: Genres and Audience
The author reflects on her writing journey. She emphasize the importance of understanding different genres, knowing one’s audience, and treating writing as a business. Aspiring writers should develop a social media presence and identify their measures of success.
Key Lessons from Six Years in the Book Business
The author reflects on six years in the book business, planning to share insights through blog posts. Key topics include writing, editing, publishing options, marketing strategies, and personal measures of success. Despite challenges and costs, the author remains optimistic about learning and improving the writing process while inviting audience engagement.
Join the Two Book Launch & Coming Soon Party!
It’s the most wonderful time, of the year! Come have a holiday treat and come get a copy of Back… Read more Join the Two Book Launch & Coming Soon Party!
Join the Adventure: ‘Back to Bayfield’ Launch Announcement
About Back to Bayfield: Taylor. Sue. Kent. Bill. Chris. Paul. Brenda. These folks and more populate the pages of Back to Bayfield, and will draw you into their world of sailing, small-town life, big city money, love and rejection.
ELAINE KOYAMA WRITES 