by Stephanie Dray | Jul 25, 2013 | For Writers
When I started a series of posts entitled ADVENTURES OF A DEBUT AUTHOR, I had a lot to learn. As it happens, I still have a lot to learn but I also have a lot to share. So this is my newest addition to that series and I hope authors get something useful out of it.Copy...
by Stephanie Dray | Oct 17, 2011 | For Writers, Miscellany, My Works, Other Writers, Song of the Nile
Most authors are nervous about their debut novels. It’s your first offering to the world and you have no idea if the world will embrace it or spit on it. But what most people don’t know is that it’s the second book that can make or break your career....
by Stephanie Dray | Mar 2, 2011 | For Writers
The best advertisement for your writing, is your writing. In this day and age, would you buy a book from an author you haven’t read before without reading a sample? Neither would I. This is why excerpt booklets are probably the most effective promotional item...
by Stephanie Dray | Feb 11, 2011 | For Writers
I learned quickly that there’s a really good reason that publishers won’t go out of their way to arrange a book signing for most debut authors. Hordes of adoring fans aren’t likely to flood into the local B&N because you–a complete...
by Stephanie Dray | Feb 7, 2011 | For Writers
Update: I started this series a long time ago and much of the information isn’t relevant or helpful anymore. It’s just here now for posterity. I’ve had a lot of help getting where I am, but there are still many more things I wish I’d known...