by kristinoakley | Mar 10, 2023 | For Writers
Please note: This article was originally published on the Chicago Writers Association’s blog. In 2012 when I was finishing my first novel Carpe Diem, Illinois, I’d heard about self-publishing but thought it was for authors who couldn’t get their books traditionally...
by kristinoakley | Mar 1, 2023 | For Writers
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, and sent shout-outs to my email list. But I focused most of my marketing on in-person...
by kristinoakley | Feb 28, 2023 | For Writers
For years people told me to start a newsletter. After all, I had written and published two books and had over 400 people on my email list. I thought periodically sending a book release announcement or information about an upcoming author event was enough. Then I took...
by kristinoakley | Feb 13, 2023 | For Writers
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 your idea? Write it down. Seriously. Many people say they have an idea for a book and never write it down. What is story? Story is simply a...
by kristinoakley | Jan 27, 2023 | For Writers
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 types of editing available and when you need them. I’m also amazed that some published...
by kristinoakley | Jan 18, 2023 | For Writers
Please note: This article was originally published on the Chicago Writers Association’s blog. You’ve just returned home from a writer’s conference and your head is spinning from all that you’ve learned. You had a wonderful time socializing with other writers—your...
