by kristinoakley | Mar 27, 2023 | For Writers
Please note: This article was originally published on the Chicago Writers Association blog. In my article Why You Need a Newsletter, I gave six reasons why newsletters are essential for writers. Building relationships with your readers is the number one...
by kristinoakley | Mar 27, 2023 | For Writers
Please note: This article was originally published on the Chicago Writers Association blog. When I go to writing conferences, I’m amazed at the number of writers who don’t know what a developmental edit is. In fact, many aren’t aware at all of the various...
by kristinoakley | Mar 27, 2023 | For Writers
Please note: This article was originally published on the Chicago Writers Association’s blog. Unforgettable characters resonate with readers and lead to more book sales. How can you create an unforgettable protagonist? First, ask yourself why you are writing...
by kristinoakley | Mar 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Please note: This article was originally published on the Chicago Writers Association’s blog and was written by Kristin Oakley and Laurie Scheer. You have an idea for a novel, but what do you do next? How do you begin? Let’s Start With the Basics: What is...
by kristinoakley | Mar 27, 2023 | For Writers
Please note: This article was originally published on the Chicago Writers Association’s blog. As writers, we spend a lot of our time at our desks writing, thinking, researching, procrastinating, editing, and writing some more. We often seek feedback from a critique...
by kristinoakley | Mar 27, 2023 | For Writers
Please note: This article was originally published on the Chicago Writers Association’s blog. When my debut mystery/suspense/thriller, Carpe Diem, Illinois, was released in 2014, I posted the news on Facebook and Twitter, ran a few ads, submitted the book to contests,...
by kristinoakley | Mar 23, 2023 | News and Events
Join me as I celebrate the release of my YA dystopian novel The Devil Particle Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 6:00 p.m. Mystery to Me Bookstore 1863 Monroe Street, Madison, WI. This event is free and open to the public but space is limited so reserve your spot today! The...
by kristinoakley | Mar 23, 2023 | Newsletter, Writing Life
Once authors complete their manuscripts, they decide whether to publish traditionally or independently. The traditional route involves finding an agent who then sells the manuscript to a publisher. It also encompasses smaller presses that will often take submissions...
