As an author, you have to wear many hats. Writer, accountant, editor, public speaker, etc. Today, I want to talk about two of those hats: marketing and publicity. You may think, Liz, that’s the same hat. I’m here to tell you: it isn’t. You need both of these hats to Read more…
I recently had the opportunity to be on a podcast (more about that at the end). Now, I’m a typical introverted writer who doesn’t talk much so I did a massive amount of research on how to be a good podcast guest. Since I went through all the effort, I Read more…
Every author has a support system full of professional and personal connections. When first starting out, writers often feel they have enough support with their friends and family and maybe their editor or agent. Then they finish their first book and feel underwhelmed. The book is out there, but it’s Read more…
Agent Amy Brewer from Metamorphosis Literary Agency is my last interview from the writers conference. She represents a wide range of books, from middle grade to book club reads to romance. She is outgoing, fun, and very easy to talk to—even if you’re a nervous author. If you get the Read more…
Bestselling author Steven James was gracious enough to take the time to answer a few of my questions—even though he was the keynote speaker at the writers conference and had a ton on his plate. Steven is genuine and funny, and it was such a pleasure to meet him. He Read more…
I had the chance to interview bestselling author Heather Burch at a regional writers conference. She writes Young Adult and Adult novels, and she is the most organized author I have had the opportunity to learn from in my career. If you want some expert advice and insight, this woman Read more…
This week I’ve learned some insider information about publishing houses: the hierarchy of authors and how to climb it. There seems to be six levels of authors in a publishing house: newbie, proven, midlist, lead, super lead, and apex. Let’s take a closer look at each. 1. Newbie Author A Read more…