December 31, 2012 | Editing, Revising, Style Sheet, Writing | 1 comments | Author: Wise, Ink.
Many authors assume they don’t need to be conscious of style choices because it is understood that the editor will fix style choices. Other authors use the excuse of “just getting the words on the page” to get out of … Continued
October 31, 2012 | Contests, Editing, Guest Post, Revising, Writing, Writing Tips | 0 comments | Author: Wise, Ink.
Congratulations to submission #6! Synopsis: Sam is four years old when he first feels it—a humming in his stomach that happens when he reads books. As he grows older, the grumblings occur more frequently, and he finally confides in his … Continued
October 17, 2012 | Beta Readers, Editing, Planning, Revising, Writing, Writing Tips | 17 comments | Author: Wise, Ink.
Congratulations on your first draft! Ready for the real work? Here’s your in-the-trenches Wednesday post! As I’ve said before, writing tens of thousands of words is not hard. Sorry, it’s just not. And like the last time I said that, the … Continued
October 15, 2012 | Content, Contests, Editing, Guest Post, Revising, Storytelling, Writing, Writing Tips | 0 comments | Author: Wise, Ink.
Hanna here! Well, here we are! I truly enjoyed reading the submissions, and it was difficult to pick just one. I believe that authors are the movers and shakers of the world, and it is so inspirational to be a … Continued
October 01, 2012 | Editing, Reviews, Revising, Self-publishing, Writing, Writing Tips | 2 comments | Author: Wise, Ink.
Do you have a manuscript? Do you need professional feedback? There are so many fabulous book blogs out there that are great for helping published authors get the word out. However, what if you’ve got a finished manuscript and need … Continued
September 26, 2012 | Audience, Editing, Revising, Writing Tips | 1 comments | Author: Wise, Ink.
I was recently trying to get through a memoir. The writing was fine. The topic was interesting, but I wasn’t engaged as I thought I would be. All the signs were there that I would love this book. But it … Continued
August 08, 2012 | Blogging, Indie Publishing, Planning, Revising, Writing Tips | 1 comments | Author: Wise, Ink.
A few years ago we started blogging about publishing because it was fun. We became obsessed with it and then shortly thereafter abandoned the blog and let interns at work take it over. But for years we kept it up … Continued
July 16, 2012 | Audience, Motivational, Revising, Storytelling, Writing, Writing Tips | 2 comments | Author: Wise, Ink.
In the words of Richard Bach, “A professional writer is an amateur who didn’t quit.” Below are five tips to getting past the “I want to write a book” stage to “I’m on draft ____ of my book!” 1. Read, read, … Continued
April 13, 2012 | Book Marketing, Design, eBooks, Editing, Planning, Revising, Self-publishing, Social Media, Writing | 5 comments | Author: Wise, Ink.
Becoming an indie author is a big investment. We understand—we help indie authors manage their publishing budgets every day. While the general rule of “you get what you pay for” is definitely true when it comes to indie publishing/self publishing, … Continued
March 30, 2012 | Revising, Writing, Writing Tips | 9 comments | Author: Wise, Ink.
Congratulations, writer! You’ve done it. As you type “The End” and move your mouse up to the little “Save” button in the corner, you feel like running down the street screaming “I’M AN AUTHOR! I’M GOING TO BE FAMOUS! I’M SENDING … Continued