In recent years, the ideas of repurposing vintage materials—think recycled barn wood or vintage clothing—and reinventing or rebranding ourselves have taken root. Indeed, the terms “repurpose” and “rebrand” are now firmly embedded in modern-day lexicon. After all,...
Let’s face it—most aspiring authors are more focused on creating a literary masterpiece than thinking about the mundane legal aspects of their book. Writing an amazing manuscript should certainly be the writer’s top priority when undertaking a book project, but...
Tell us a little bit about yourself, your books and any new projects you are working on. When did you first know you wanted to be a writer? Margot: I have always loved writing. I attended incredible schools that focused on writing, wrote countless letters to my...
No doubt when we launch ourselves into a book project we have visions of grandeur. Surely our book will become a runaway best seller with book royalties rolling in by the boatload. You can see it now, those big, fat royalty checks pumping up your bank balance as high...
Now that you have written your stellar manuscript it’s time to consider the different types of publication: the traditional publishing option or the self-publishing option. Deciding which is the best choice for you will depend on a variety of considerations. One of...
1. When did you first know you wanted to be a writer? I began writing poetry as a teenager, then short stories, and when sent overseas by the military, I kept a six-volume journal of my life in Okinawa Japan. Not entirely serious about writing, I did, however,...
