“This can’t be happening,” I thought as I sat on the gurney, confirming to yet another medical professional that my left shoulder was the one about to be replaced. I couldn’t shake the pervasive sense of unreality that shrouded me. There was no reasonable explanation for why all the cartilage in my left shoulder had… Continue Reading
Most of us don’t have the luxury of being able to write whenever we want to. Which means we must make the most of our time. Sometimes, however, squeezing in those writing hours can seem daunting. So I thought I would provide a little perspective by sharing an email I received last month from my… Continue Reading
Thinking about new year’s resolutions when it comes to writing? Yay you! Just make sure you’re realistic so you don’t set yourself up for failure. Continue Reading
You’ve decided to tell your story in a memoir. Okay, but now what? That’s actually not the first question you have to ask yourself. The question that will launch your memoir is: Why am I writing this? That single question will not only provide you with the focus you need for the entire book, it… Continue Reading
By the time you start thinking about the production and distribution of your book, you’ve usually got the writing and design of your book well in hand. Or perhaps you’re just thinking ahead. Kudos to you, either way. So let’s talk about book production and distribution. Continue Reading
If you want your book to look like a DIY project, by all means handle the page design and formatting of your book on your own. But if you want your pages to look professional, you need to hire a book designer. Unfortunately, that’s a step way to many writers who self-publish wind up skipping.… Continue Reading
Self-publishing can sound daunting, and even haunt you like that scary Halloween exhibit, especially after you start doing a little online research. That’s why I started Incubation Press. Even if prospective authors decide to hire someone else to self-publish their books—or do it on their own—at least they’ll be able to follow a streamlined seven-step… Continue Reading
Want your book to be taken seriously? Then make sure you self-publish like a pro, starting with all the essential book elements. Not every book features all book elements. In the list below, I’ll indicate which are optional and which are not. But at least you’ll know what you’re options are, along with what they’re… Continue Reading
Like every writer, you want to self-publish like a pro. But do you know how? As much as you might feel you don’t need to, being able to self-publish like a pro often boils down to revising your manuscript and then having it professional edited. And that requires equal amounts of humility and receptivity. I… Continue Reading
Literary Agent:
Ted Weinstein
Ted Weinstein Literary Management
Mechanics’ Library Building
57 Post Street, Suite 512
San Francisco, CA 94104
tw@twliterary.com
www.twliterary.com
