Writing and Publishing News

Talk Up Your Book, How to Sell Your Book Through Public Speaking, Interviews, Signings, Festivals, Conferences and More has been in print since November. It is now on Kindle! Some of you have been asking me when it would be available on Kindle. Well, there you go. Order your copy now either in print or [...]

It is that time of year when we find ourselves reflecting and setting goals. If your goals for 2013 include starting or finishing a writing/publishing project, please keep me in mind for your editorial needs. If you have gained knowledge and guidance from this blog, my articles in the magazines and newsletters you read, my [...]

Talk Up Your Book has a new review at Amazon.com That’s 7 five-star reviews. Those who are reading it see the value in it—especially authors who have “been there/done that.”Check out the reviews and then order your copy from Amazon.com, http://www.matilijapress.com or any other online or downtown bookstore. I’m gearing up to present a new [...]

Okay, I’ve gone and done it. I’ve added CAPTCHA to this blog site. Some of you know that I have periodically turned my “comments” option off because of the amount of SPAM I get. It drives me crazy and takes up a lot of time deleting the SPAM comments from my blog each day AND [...]

I’ve been out of the office more than usual in these last four days. Thursday and Friday, I attended the Cat Writer’s Association Conference in Los Angeles and I’ve been hanging out at the Ventura County Writers Weekend since. I spoke on self-publishing in LA and yesterday, I talked to a group of about 30 [...]

I have five novelists lined up to talk about their approach to writing fiction, why they write fiction—how they got started and so forth. Next week, November 5-9, I will post an interview with one author per day. I have three of the interviews in and boy are you in for a treat. You’re going [...]

Today is Halloween. It is no trick. I have a treat for you. Have you ever wondered how other novelists approach their projects? How do they keep track of each character—their descriptions and traits? Do they plot out the story first or let it unfold as they write? What are some of their writing habits? [...]

Interesting things are happening here at the Matilija Press offices. For one thing, my new book, Talk Up Your Book, is now showcased at my website. At least that is what I’m told. I can’t see the changes, yet. I think I have to click the refresh button and I can’t remember where it is. [...]

I have some interesting blog posts lined up for you. But today, I decided to tell you more about my latest book: Talk Up Your Book How to Sell Your Book Through Public Speaking, Interviews, Signings, Festivals, Conferences and More. The thing is that personality sells books. The most powerful tool in an author’s book [...]

I’m working on my new free ebook—50 Ways to Prepare for Publishing Success. I’m also preparing to welcome my newest book into the fold—book number 36, Talk Up Your Book, How to Sell Your Book Through Public Speaking, Interviews, Signings, Festivals, Conferences and More. It will be available in paperback and digital—Kindle, Nook, etc. The [...]