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.
Skiing, Pickleball, Tennis: Final Thoughts—SSS5
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
The End of SSS5
Hitting the road for me is a form of therapy. When I began my Solo Ski Sojourns six years ago… Read more The End of SSS5
Fighting with the Corporate Giant
It wasn’t much of a fight. It was mostly me getting beat down like a dog. I give the GM… Read more Fighting with the Corporate Giant
South Lake Tahoe
I had originally planned on visiting my sister in Sacramento at the end of my California leg of the Sojourn,… Read more South Lake Tahoe
Sheltering with the Skijourn Sisters
Cathy and I had stopped at Costco and Smiths to get groceries for the next leg of the trip. The… Read more Sheltering with the Skijourn Sisters
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