I just finished writing 3 guest posts in a single day. While I love writing, blog posts can become repetitive so quickly. Every time I open a new draft, I consider everything I've written before and what else I can say to help you. Today - we're talking about guest posts. Back in the early... Continue Reading →
The Power of the Intern
Literary agencies are the gate keepers to the publishing world. They connect writer to publisher to audience. Fantastic folks who work hard for relatively little pay. Agents are masters of social media, and a good percent are published authors themselves. From the last few pitch contests, I've noticed a trend - interns at literary agencies... Continue Reading →
Query Critique Giveaway
This is part two of the #DecemberGiveaway! If you have a Twitter, go to my account. They'll be a tweet about my #queryfear and what I do to deal with it. Quote - retweet it describing your own query fear. If you don't have a Twitter account, make a comment below telling me your fear and... Continue Reading →
#QueryFear
Querying - the fret-filled cover letter of the literary world. Across social media, aspiring authors scratch their heads as they realize they're unprepared to market their books. I've heard complaints ranging from inability to self-brag to inconsistent format fears. Some get beaten down by #tenqueries and seek out #querywin. Others like the clear yes/no of... Continue Reading →
#PitMad is this Week!!!
Imagine me with a megaphone. Here, I sit bellowing at you - yes, you aspiring authors out there - because the madness and mayhem of #PitMad is coming. While many know and love #PitMad, let's give a quick explanation for those who don't. The lovely and wonderful Brenda Drake has set up a pitch contest... Continue Reading →
Eli Celata 