There was a time, not too long ago, when the literati viewed a self-published author with a low brow (pun intended) and a smirk. A book was considered worthy of mention only if it had been through the grind of publishing: One rejection after another. Times have changed and tables have, more or less, turned. James Joyce had to wait almost a decade and face multiple rejections … [Read more...] about Stand Out Characteristics of Self-Published Authors
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eBook Potential for Self Publishing Writers
The fact that you are reading this on your mobile or computing device is testament to the change in how we consume the written word. Words have moved from the traditional confines of print publishing, which included books, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, to a more dynamic, digital environment – smart phones, tablets, laptops and eBook readers. Suffice it to say, ‘old’ paper … [Read more...] about eBook Potential for Self Publishing Writers
Behind the Scenes at a Publishing House – Fact and Fiction: Getting Lost in the Past
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.In the next part of our series, author Sophia Tobin talks about the appeal of historical fiction and why she loves writing it. Recently, I was asked why I decided to write historical fiction. Of course, it's because I … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes at a Publishing House – Fact and Fiction: Getting Lost in the Past
Behind the Scenes at a Publishing House – Judging a book by its cover … the reveal
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.This month, author Sophia Tobin and Senior Commissioning Editor at Simon & Schuster, Clare Hey, reveal the cover of The Silversmith’s Wife. Clare: The journey of designing the cover is both one of the most exciting parts … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes at a Publishing House – Judging a book by its cover … the reveal
Behind the Scenes at a Publishing House – Book One Says Hello to Book Two
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.This month, author Sophia Tobin and Senior Commissioning Editor at Simon & Schuster, Clare Hey, talk about the writing of a second novel during the build up to the launch of the first. Sophia: As The Silversmith’s Wife … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes at a Publishing House – Book One Says Hello to Book Two