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ELAINE KOYAMA WRITES

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Launch Parties Set–Join Me!

Posted on May 5, 2025May 4, 2025 by elainekoyamawrites

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

Posted on April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 by elainekoyamawrites

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

Posted on January 26, 2025 by elainekoyamawrites

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

Posted on January 21, 2025January 22, 2025 by elainekoyamawrites

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

Posted on January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 by elainekoyamawrites

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

Posted on January 5, 2025 by elainekoyamawrites

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

Posted on December 29, 2024February 5, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

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!

Posted on November 22, 2024February 5, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

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

Posted on November 5, 2024February 5, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

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.

Skiing, Pickleball, Tennis: Final Thoughts—SSS5

Posted on April 11, 2024April 10, 2024 by elainekoyamawrites

Travelling as much as I have been every winter cuts into writing time significantly. Obviously a person can’t write while… Read more Skiing, Pickleball, Tennis: Final Thoughts—SSS5

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