Many publications feature collections of writings, such as short stories, essays and poems. Some include author profiles, interviews, critiques or biographies. The colloquial term for this type of publication is ”lit mag,” which is short for ”literary magazine.” You might also hear a lit mag referred to as a ”literary journal.” The first magazine of … Read more
Nobody likes rejection, especially writers. Still, it is highly unlikely that an individual (and again, especially a writer) will go through an entire lifetime without experiencing it, in some form or another. Brendon Burchard, a best-selling author who wrote, ”The Motivation Manifesto,” says that he learned six of his most important lessons about writing and life after … Read more
Some writers are gifted with imaginations that are almost always in overdrive. There is never a shortage of ideas for new characters and plots in their minds. Most writers, however, need some inspiration for stories, once in a while. They need something to ignite the initial spark, which starts that gentle glimmer, like a warm … Read more
If your goal is to eke out a living as a writer, one of the decisions you must make is whether a particular genre will be the central focus of your work. Advanced technology enables a consumer to purchase a book at a click without ever having to leave home. Some folks still enjoy browsing … Read more
Every budding author hopes to have written a manuscript that is worthy of publication. The latter phrase is both ambiguous and subjective. What constitutes ”worth” when publishers are considering a fiction story for the book market. It’s quite possible that one publishing company might reject one of your manuscripts while another one accepts it. However, … Read more
Don’t worry. If you read the title of this post but have no idea who the person is in the title, you are definitely not alone. Many people don’t recognize the name of David Ogilvy, but they are familiar with his work. Ogilvy is considered a marketing pioneer and an advertising guru in his day. … Read more
In a modern world, you can definitely earn a living by writing. Someone like J.K. Rowling or James Patterson is earning tens of millions of dollars from their best-selling novels. To make the New York Times best-selling author list, you have to sell 10,000 copies of your book. If you earn at least a 10% … Read more
Even if a publishing company is printing the books you write, you’ll always be doing a certain amount of marketing on your own, or at least you should be. One of the ways to market a book, as well as your brand as an author, is to create and maintain a blog. Nowadays, there are … Read more
Reading and writing are closely connected. While you might enjoy one activity more than the other, both can help boost cognitive abilities, brain health and intelligence. There is a literacy crisis in America. One of the ways to eradicate the problem is to encourage kids to write and read. This can be challenging in a … Read more
Are you an avid reader? If so, congratulations because studies show that reading is good for brain health. It’s one of the best activities you can do. Some people love reading so much that they will do it anywhere and everywhere they can. In fact, there are some odd places to read books, as you … Read more