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How to Find a Good Hybrid Publisher that’s Right for You

Welcome back! We've made it to Part 3 of my hybrid publishing series. Thanks for hanging in there! Today we're talking about how to find a good hybrid publisher that's right for you. This post will give you guidelines about how to determine a reputable hybrid publisher from a "meh" one -- and from a really bad one! I'll also give you some tips about what you should look for in a hybrid publisher based on your preferences as a writer and...

How to Decide if Hybrid Publishing is Right for You

Writers, I have gone down a freakin' rabbit hole when it comes to Hybrid Publishing. Which is pretty incredible considering that I didn't even know hybrid publishing existed until a few months ago. If you're wondering what hybrid publishing is and if could be right for you, you've come to the right spot. Join me for a three-part blog series that delves into the ins and outs of this lesser-known author option that's gaining ground in the...

How to Shelve a Manuscript: The Saga of Novel #3

The good I wrote my third novel.  The bad Instead of querying this manuscript to literary agents, I'm going to shelve it.  In case you're unsure: THIS WAS NOT THE PLAN.  Prepare yourselves, Tartlets, because this is, indeed, the Saga of Novel #3. A lament, if you will. Because in shelving a manuscript, I've lost a lot.    Let's back up It's been almost a full year since my last writer life update. Soon after I posted that, I started...

ON WRITING: A MEMOIR OF THE CRAFT Book Review

Confession: I've never read a Stephen King novel. Yes, even though I adore horror stories. On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft is the first work by this insanely famous author I've read.     A good writer always needs more writing advice I picked up On Writing because so many other writers, readers, agents, and editors have recommended it to me as a must-read for aspiring authors. I received a library copy in 2019 during The Great Concussion...

What’s It Like Being a Writer?

Some variation of the question “What’s it like being a writer?” inevitably comes up when I tell people what I do in my spare time. As a writer, you'd think I'd have a brilliantly succinct answer ready at a moment's notice. However, since delving back into the arts, I've learned that the writer life is not so easily summarized. Most individuals, when asking the question with gleaming and sometimes envious eyes, expect to hear someting along...

When Should I Stop Querying My Manuscript?

Among all the questions plaguing aspiring authors, one of the most depressing has to be "When should I stop querying my manuscript?" Unfortunately, I think I've found an answer. It's been awhile since I've posted a writer life update. While there's been a lot going on behind the scenes, I've kept quiet since my last post because I was hoping that, by now, I'd have some good news to share with you. You may remember that in early 2020, I revamped...