Category Archives: Reflections

Some more thoughts on Getting Published

You just wrote a book and one of the next steps you will need to take involves finding publishers to approach. For many new authors, this is the most overwhelming part of the entire process. The good news is that there are multiple ways that you can find publishers to send your book to, butContinue reading “Some more thoughts on Getting Published”

Finding out what Publisher is looking for.

Continuing with the theme from my last post – finding what a particular publisher wants. It’s a good idea to track progress with every publisher you approach. Are you an author who has just completed writing a book?  After your book has been written and edited, you may be ready to start approaching publishers.  IfContinue reading “Finding out what Publisher is looking for.”

Do not Get Burned – Watch out for Publishing Scams

Are you an author who would like to get a book published? Of course you are!!! If you are currently an unpublished author, you may do just about anything to see your book in print. As good as it is to have goals and dreams, it is also important to have knowledge on your side.Continue reading “Do not Get Burned – Watch out for Publishing Scams”

Digital Publishing

Are you a writer who has tried and tried and tried again to get your book published? If you have and if you have only been met with rejection letter after rejection letter, your first impulse may be to give up. The decision to do so is yours to make, but if you do believeContinue reading “Digital Publishing”

Letters from France?

Sitting here today working on part of my Inspector Flaange detective series and I suddenly remembered the term ‘French Letter’ as a euphemism for a condom. So I wondered why is it ‘French Letter’? Any ideas? I found this quote “In Britain, this is a rather old-fashioned euphemism for a condom; in France the phraseContinue reading “Letters from France?”

What about Literary Agents?

I decided to put together some articles about publishing your work. The articles will examine things like different genres, self-publishing, publishing tips, children’s books etc. I thought I would start with some thoughts about literary agents. Are you a writer who would like to get a book published? If you are, you may have heardContinue reading “What about Literary Agents?”

Happiness

Hey I just got this from Daily Motivation site . Keep going with your writing!! “ You are capable of overcoming the challenges you face in life. No matter what happens, do not let yourself get bogged down by fear, and negativity. Be patient with yourself as you work through whatever life throws your way. GiveContinue reading “Happiness”