Posts Tagged ‘publishing’
SFWC FAQ: How will the San Francisco Writers Conference be changed by Covid?
By Lissa Provost Nobody can avoid pandemic disruptions to their usual way of doing things. We have been disrupted in numerous ways. Vaccination proof or evidence of a negative Covid test (within 48 hours) will be required for everyone involved: attendees, speakers, volunteers, guests, everyone. While there is no government mandate for this requirement or…
Read MoreShould you write under a pen name?
By Amanda J. Clay A question a lot of authors have starting out is should you write under a pseudonym, or pen name? There really isn’t a right or wrong answer to this one. It entirely depends on your personal preferences and circumstances, and there are some pros and cons to each choice. I personally…
Read MoreWhen to outsource
By Amanda J. Clay When you first start out on your publishing journey, you’re going to do all the things. And I mean ALL. THE. THINGS. Like any entrepreneur or small business owner, the start-up phase is hectic. You are creator, CEO, CFO and office manager. All day, every day. But as your writing business…
Read MoreMixing business with pleasure
By Amanda J. Clay Writing is a solitary pursuit, it’s true. It’s a task done mostly in your head, locked away in a dark room or in coffee shop corners, headphones on and literally having conversations with yourself. People usually look at me like I’m half mad when I’m working out in public. Unlike 90%…
Read More27 Reasons to Write a Book and How to Finally Make it Happen
By Lisa Tener Do you want to write a book? How long have you wanted to write it? Will you be crying in your pajamas on Dec. 31, 2022 if it doesn’t happen? Okay, then, let’s do our very best to get that book written and keep your PJ’s dry come New Years. How? One…
Read More2022 PUBLISHING PREDICTIONS
By Laurie McLean, SFWC Director and Founding Co-Partner at Fuse Literary Who could have predicted the bright ray of light that shined on publishing during this pandemic! But it did shine, and will continue to shine, as people rekindle their love of reading and writing! Publishing is more profitable than ever before in its history…for…
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