by Karen Smith | Apr 15, 2024 | Blog
One of the due diligence practices I learned in my publishing journey was to research companies before I queried them. Since that was back in pre-internet days, my resources were limited to what I could find in the library, mainly the Writer’s Market and the...
by Karen Smith | Apr 9, 2024 | Blog
Last year, my calendar was jam-packed with events. I hardly had a weekend free from May through November. It was a lot of fun and a lot of work, but exhausting. Each year imparts lessons learned. As I get older, I realize I can’t do or endure what I did even...
by Karen Smith | Apr 2, 2024 | Blog
Yes, Virginia, there is a process to publishing. Whether you pursue traditional publishing or self-publish the process begins with the same first two steps: Write the story. That’s self-explanatory. If you don’t write the story, there’s nothing to...
by Karen Smith | Mar 12, 2024 | Blog
It’s said there are only a finite number of story plots or archetypes, so there’s nothing really new under the sun when it comes to literature. In genre fiction like romance, readers find the same themes or tropes repeated ad nauseum. A good writer can...
by Karen Smith | Mar 5, 2024 | Blog
The challenge of finding an editor for your manuscript comes up in every writing and authors group I have ever seen. In reality, it’s both simple and difficult. First, the author has to find editors. They may be suprised to discover that we’re lurking...
