Could entering a writing contest change your life? It changed mine, more than I could ever imagine. It all stared in Far East Russia in the middle of January. Otherwise …
What the Lord of the Rings Taught Me about Crafting Tension in My Novel
In our daily lives, we’re all about doing whatever we can to decrease tension. But when it comes to the lives of our fictional characters, we have to be willing …
Create an Awesome Marketing Plan—Part 5: Cross-promoting and Events
In late 2014, we began a series on creating an awesome marketing plan for your novel’s proposal. The goal is not only to wow agents and editors with your stellar marketing …
Get Your Blog Ready for a GREAT 2015
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson I love it when the calendar rolls into a new year. With its focus on resolutions new beginnings it pulls me into a period of introspection. …
Social Media Minute—5 Tips for Using Hashtags Correctly
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Hashtags—especially for Twitter—can be incredibly valuable in helping us increase out audience. But only if we learn to use them correctly. They’re not that hard, but …