The Personal Rejection: The Backhanded Compliment of Publishing
Sometimes editors love your book but still can’t publish it. There are two types of rejection letters – the dreaded form letter and the personal rejection letter. The former is … Continue reading
Are You Invested in Your Book?
When you finish writing your book, few people will doubt you’re committed to your writing. You’ve spent months or years putting it on paper, and hopefully poured your heart into … Continue reading
What Makes Non-Fiction Read Like Fiction?
Turning facts and figures into a compelling story. It’s been said that the best non-fiction reads like a fast-paced thriller. And it should read like solid fiction with one exception … Continue reading
Publishing Isn’t Struggling for the Reasons You Think It Is
Can the publishing model really be defended? A few weeks ago The New York Times ran an article that said the publishing business is struggling because it fails to take … Continue reading
Writing Someone Else’s Idea
It’s no secret my favorite thing to read and write is history. It was my favorite subject in school and remains my favorite casual read to this day. I can … Continue reading
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