Marketing is difficult. My publisher has a list of promo pages and paid for promotional companies that we can refer to; however, there's not a step-by-step list on how to market. It isn't their fault. Even large publishing companies don't necessarily do that. In fact, that's why I even have an internship! Because the literary... Continue Reading →
Why Batman?
Batman is a terribly popular character. Maybe due to his wealth and enviable physique. Maybe because he's human when so many aren't. Maybe it's his brain. He's damn near (if not the) smartest man in DC. I've seen numerous arguments about why he's the best (or the worst) character in DC canon. Honestly, I'm a... Continue Reading →
Weird Author Realities
I enjoy "realities" posts. They give a peek into published author life, and - like GI Joe used to say - knowing is half the battle. As a plotter, that really is my code. Today's post focuses on strange niche items that didn't fit well elsewhere. You will send more emails in your life (querying... Continue Reading →
Internship
A while ago, I encouraged you all to check out internships at literary agencies and publishers. Those who have interned or are interning generally do better on contests. Why? Because they have the PR powerhouses behind them. They're known in the literary world. They're working on their craft (not just writing but marketing) daily. Practice makes... Continue Reading →
Eli Celata 