Do you really know when to use me not I, or have you joined the apparent national movement to get that wrong? The trend drives me so nutty that I’m going to do my bit to reverse it by reposting a version of this Grammar Outs rant every quarter. Of course, it’s hard to blame anyone for… Continue Reading
Could your efforts to set yourself apart and promote the product(s) or service(s) you offer use some help? When it comes to marketing, a book will set you apart from the competition better than anything else. For starters, it immediately establishes your authority and expertise. In addition, it gives readers, who are also your prospects,… Continue Reading
Holidays can wreak havoc on the best of intentions, especially when it comes to writing. There’s just so much else pulling on you. And unless you’re on deadline with an assignment you’re getting paid for, the easiest thing to set aside is usually that book you’re working on. Then comes the new year and all… Continue Reading
I love to cook. I would say that being half Jewish, I learned to show love that way, but the lesson came mostly from my mom who was definitely a shiksa, great cook, and the most wonderful human ever. When holiday time hits, I seem to channel her. This past month, I had decided that… Continue Reading
Are the writing goals you’ve set for yourself helping or hindering your writing? Susan Uttendorfsky, Adirondack Editing’s book editor, managing editor, and owner posted a helpful observation on LinkedIn. She wrote: “Some writers only think about the last step—publishing their book or article. And sometimes that never happens! What can you do to prevent failure… Continue Reading
Looking for a little inspiration when it comes to holiday gift-giving? How about giving a little inspiration on the gender equality front? I usually don’t go in for shameless self-promotion, but I want to point you to Busting the Brass Ceiling: How a Heroic Female Cop Changed the Face of Policing. I’ll justify this breach… Continue Reading
My writing coach client, Jeff Hutcheson, had finished his second book, a cozy mystery called Going Blue that brings back all the characters in his first novel, Going Barefoot. After a line edit followed by a copy edit and a proofread, we had the interior pages designed. Then, since we already had the gorgeous cover,… Continue Reading
A number of years ago, I became involved with Bend Food Project, a local nonprofit started by a group of friends in 2015 to help curb hunger in our area. Modeled after similar projects around the country, the door-to-door food collection system is both simple and efficient. Donors buy an extra can or box of non-perishable food… Continue Reading
You’ve finished your book. You’re sure it’s going to be a bestseller because why wouldn’t everyone want to read it? Maybe you’re right. But your book isn’t going to sell itself, and if no one hears about it, no one is going to buy it. Influencers, however, can change that. Continue Reading
My father used to give the same Thanksgiving toast every year. Raising his glass, he simply said, “Thanks.” I’m definitely my father’s daughter. Unable—or perhaps unwilling—to improve on this post, I have simply decided to run it every year at this time as a tribute to him, to all of you and to making our… 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