Once a reader connects to your protagonist, they will go along for the ride and won’t be able to put your book down. Here are two pieces that will help your protagonist hook your reader and draw them into the story.
Make a play date with your book and brainstorm. Here are a few ways to start. Trust me, the ideas will come so fast, it will be hard for you to keep up with them. And isn’t that a great problem to have?
You’ve heard the phrase “writer’s platform” but what does that actually mean? What many publishers know, from a marketing standpoint, is that writer’s whose names are recognizable typically sell more books than an unknown author the reader has to take a chance on. Charlaine Harris. Stephen King. Neil Gaiman. These authors have power behind their … [Read more…]
Welcome to our new series for 2012, Making a Living: One Writer’s Story, which we hope will give you ideas on how you can make a living as a writer if your writing alone isn’t paying all the bills. Today’s guest is Maryann Miller! First, can you tell us a bit about what you write … [Read more…]
It’s been more than a year (wow!) since I did my last post on trends in young adult fiction, so I think it’s time for update. As with other types of fiction, there is definitely a bubble-and-burst pattern happening in YA these days. As in, one trend finds massive success with a few key titles, … [Read more…]