Launching a Romance Series

When Barbara Hinske wrote her first romance novel Coming to Rosemont, she knew she wasn’t just writing a book. She was launching a romance series and creating a brand. Little did she know that she would manage to create a mini sensation.Her success is due to the...

Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing

Portland book designer Jennifer Omner, All Publications, included the following information about traditional publishing vs. self-publishing in her newsletter. In the report What Advantages Do Traditional Publishers Offer Authors?, authors were not overly satisfied...

Writing News for the New Year

Determined not to start the new year with an overflowing Inbox, I forced myself to dive in and deal with every single scrap of paper that had accumulated over the months. I know what you’re thinking. Yes, I actually do have a painfully tangible Inbox as well as...

Define Your Audience

Who are you writing for? If you don’t define your audience, it’s hard to actually know how to reach them. I can guess what you’re thinking. This all sounds obvious, doesn’t it? So here’s the catch. When I ask prospective book authors or...