Have you ever been so inspired by an author’s work that you wish you could tell them exactly how much they have impacted your life? In this series, Literary Love Letters, we do just that – share open love letters to inspiring authors. Today, The Dress Thief author Natalie Meg Evans writes to A Spool of Blue Thread author Anne Tyler. Dear Anne Tyler, We were introduced thanks … [Read more...] about Literary Love Letters: Dear Anne Tyler, From Natalie Meg Evans
Archives for June 2015
Sarah Pekkanen’s Writing Room
Writing books at a desk feels far too formal for me. I prefer a gentle, soft space where I can daydream about my characters, which is why I write on a bed instead of in an office. I'm surrounded by bookshelves and one entire shelf is devoted to books on writing. I turn to these again and again, especially Plot & Structure by James Scott Bell and On Writing by Stephen … [Read more...] about Sarah Pekkanen’s Writing Room
The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – My Go-To Sub-Plot
by Anna Bell As a writer do you ever dislike a book you’re reading because it reminds you of the writing problem you’re having at the time? Well, that’s what happened to me this week when I cried and swore off writing and reading chick lit for two days. I was reading a chick lit book by an author I love. It was really funny and most of the way through I was enjoying it, but … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – My Go-To Sub-Plot
5 Overlooked Ways to Market Your Books
It has become really easy these days for authors to get in touch with their readers via social media and connect with them on a one-to-one basis. As effective as social media, or attending book events, or promotional support via a publisher (if you have one) is, there are also some other small and inexpensive ways to make an impact on your book marketing strategy. Below are … [Read more...] about 5 Overlooked Ways to Market Your Books
Novelicious Investigates…How To Start A Podcast
Podcasting is a lot of fun and it's surprisingly cheap and easy to set one up. I started The Worried Writer in January with absolutely zero experience, and if I can do it, anybody can! I did, however, follow guidance from excellent established podcasters. In particular, I found this series of tutorial videos from online entrepreneur, Pat Flynn, absolutely invaluable. … [Read more...] about Novelicious Investigates…How To Start A Podcast