The short-term sacrifices these authors make for long-term success

Posted on March 8, 2023 at 10:48 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

In our personal and professional lives, we have to think about and plan for the longer term. Setting those habits...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Jane Friedman, Joanna Penn

A double dose of expert advice on memoirs

Posted on February 24, 2023 at 9:45 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

If you're writing or considering writing a memoir, these two posts might be of use to you. The broader one:...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Dave Chesson (the Kindlepreneur), Jane Friedman, Memoir, Writer's block / writing prompts, Writing advice

A grab bag of advice from Jane Friedman (and contributors)

Posted on February 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It can be hard to keep on top of all the blogs and news sources that aim to help writers....

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Editing, Jane Friedman, Marketing / promotion, Social media and websites, Writing advice

Which skill does Jane Friedman most wish authors could all have?

Posted on February 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Kristine Kathryn Rusch has blogged about how writers must advocate for themselves in order to receive fair compensation. If the...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Jane Friedman, The business of writing

How to build a road map for a nonfiction book (and why)

Posted on February 5, 2023 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Once again, we know many authors prefer a more improvisational approach to writing, even if there is some structure underneath....

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Tagged As: Jane Friedman, Nonfiction, Writing advice

What "Gilmore Girls" can teach you about author platforms

Posted on February 2, 2023 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

We'll admit that the Gilmore Girls fan base within Fussy's ranks is small to nonexistent. But its fan base beyond...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Jane Friedman, Marketing / promotion, Pop culture

How this introverted author promotes her books

Posted on January 27, 2023 at 12:58 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It's been said before, but it's worth repeating that introverts can certainly still promote their books effectively while also honoring...

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Tagged As: Jane Friedman, Marketing / promotion

Backstory 101 with a veteran book editor

Posted on January 11, 2023 at 9:50 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Editor Tiffany Yates Martin acknowledges that the scales are somewhat skewed in one direction, when it comes to measuring out...

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Tagged As: Jane Friedman, Writing advice

A pep talk on improving your writing from a veteran editor

Posted on January 8, 2023 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

A recent submission to Jane Friedman's Ask the Editor feature came from a new — and frustrated — writer. They...

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Tagged As: Editing, Jane Friedman

Writing experts share the biggest mistake they see in novels

Posted on January 4, 2023 at 3:30 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Editor Ken Brosky and book coach C.S. Lakin — both of whom are also authors themselves — recently shared pieces...

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Tagged As: C.S. Lakin / Live Write Thrive, Jane Friedman, Plot / narrative, Writing advice