LitUP is one of my favorite book festivals of the year. It’s all about bringing young adult authors and aspiring teen writers together.
Category: Publishing Advice
The Rise of Fanfiction in Traditional Publishing
Fanfiction is a hot topic right now. Not only on fanfic websites like A03, but all across publishing and media. So let’s talk about why fanfic is booming: the pros, the controversies, the what ifs. Maybe by the end of this you’ll know how much you want to get involved in fanfic writing.
What I Learned at Romance GenreCon: 3 Essential Tips for Authors
Every year, Romance GenreCon brings together authors and readers for a deep dive into the heart of romance publishing. This year’s sessions were packed with insights that every author—whether indie or trad—can use to grow their career and community. Here are my top-three takeaways: 1. Harness the Power of Superfans with a Dedicated Street Team… Continue reading What I Learned at Romance GenreCon: 3 Essential Tips for Authors
Is Your 18+ Protagonist Young Adult, New Adult, or Adult?
What makes a book young adult or new adult? What about adult?
My #1 Publishing Secret: The Power of a Strategic Plan
Every author I know has secrets: Secret writing tips, secret favorite reads, secret marketing advice. You name it, folks have it. Granted, I’m a big believer in transparency. I wouldn’t be where I am today without other writers and publishing professionals sharing their insight with me, so I always try to give back. So what’s… Continue reading My #1 Publishing Secret: The Power of a Strategic Plan
My New Publishing Job! + Tips on How You Can Get One
If you’re someone who’s interested in working in publishing, here’s some quick tips to help you navigate your journey
Why Similar Ideas Shouldn’t Deter Your Writing Journey
As aspiring writers, it's not uncommon to find ourselves overwhelmed by doubt and hesitation, especially when we stumble upon a book that seems eerily similar to our beloved WIP. In fact, this happened to me recently. I had 20,000 words of a story written and a full outline when I started reading a book that had… Continue reading Why Similar Ideas Shouldn’t Deter Your Writing Journey
What’s the Difference Between Romantasy and Romantic Fantasy?
It’s easy to look at the newly coined term and think “Romance” + “Fantasy” = “Romantasy” but it’s not that simple.
Should You Talk About Querying While Querying?
Only a few years ago, it was a huge no-no to talk openly about querying while querying. Sure, you could DM your closest writing friends, but tweeting about it openly? Hard nope. It was seen as unprofessional, a sign that the author wasn’t able to keep a level head when negotiations are taking place. You… Continue reading Should You Talk About Querying While Querying?
Pay-To-Play in Traditional Publishing, and Why We Need to Talk About It
A few weeks ago, I was querying when I kept coming across agent after agent who was closed to submissions except from those who they’ve met at conferences. Below that, a list of conferences was provided, where a writer could go and purchase a ticket (often in the hundreds), and then an additional ticket to… Continue reading Pay-To-Play in Traditional Publishing, and Why We Need to Talk About It
