Rebecca Talley | February 28, 2010
Some people believe there are secrets to getting a book published and if you know those secrets, you’ll soon become a published author. Is that true?
Unfortunately, there are no “secrets” to getting published. Those who’ve found publication success have done so through hard work, dedication, perseverance, and a willingness to continue learning.
Hard Work
Writing a novel [...]
Rebecca Talley | December 20, 2009
Stuck? Writer’s block? Unsure where to go from here on your manuscript? Why not try a writing exercise.
Rebecca Talley | November 28, 2009
Writing a novel is not only arduous work, it’s very time consuming. But, if it’s your dream, don’t let anyone stand in your way.
Here are some tips for writing that novel:
1. Make sure you are passionate about your novel’s subject matter. Vampire books are extremely popular right now, but if you aren’t passionate about vampires, [...]
Rebecca Talley | October 26, 2009
When I give my school presentations to young aspiring writers I always tell them that in order to write, they must read.
Of course, there’s no substitute for actually writing and no matter how many books you read, you won’t be a writer unless you write. But, the best writers are generally those who read.
You can [...]
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