Thinking big with ALLi and Joanna Penn

Posted on November 18, 2022 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The Alliance of Independent Authors and Joanna Penn are both excellent at encouraging authors to think about the bigger picture...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors), Joanna Penn, Motivational, Publishing, The business of writing

Editing tips from Jane Friedman's guest bloggers

Posted on November 9, 2022 at 2:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Editing and revising are absolutely necessary parts of a book's journey from idea to reality. But as with anything, too...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Editing, Jane Friedman, The business of writing

Twice the advice on taking the long view

Posted on November 4, 2022 at 10:56 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It's easy to get caught up in the present moment and short-term, but remembering the bigger picture — and preparing...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Motivational, The business of writing, Writer Unboxed

There's a push to keep book events hybrid, for maximum accessibility

Posted on November 2, 2022 at 10:30 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The Alliance of Independence Authors's weekly business roundup is out. The headline item was, not surprisingly, the ruling blocking Penguin...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors), Author events, The business of writing

Why authors should ask "what's the BEST that could happen?"

Posted on October 27, 2022 at 10:30 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Planning for the worst-case scenario is common advice in many areas. But planning for the best-case scenario? Sure, your best...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, The business of writing

Kris Rusch: Some writers quit too early, and it shows

Posted on October 16, 2022 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Kristine Kathryn Rusch says that some writers fail by quitting — "duh," you might think. But she's not talking about...

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Tagged As: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, The business of writing

Understand your publishing type to build a better team

Posted on October 5, 2022 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

None of us can do it all, no matter what "it" is. So of course you've heard about the benefits...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors), The business of writing, Writing advice

Joanna Penn's lessons from 11 years as an author entrepreneur

Posted on September 5, 2022 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Whether you're off the clock today because of the Labor Day holiday or still working, Joanna Penn's recent blog post...

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Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Publishing, The business of writing

Brush up on your business skills

Posted on September 4, 2022 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Recent posts on the business side of writing balance each other out, with one focusing on concrete steps and the...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, The business of writing

What to know about selling wide

Posted on August 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Bestselling author Kris Michaels wants you to stick with what's working well for you. But if you're not selling your...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors), Author interview, The business of writing