Well, there you have it\u20141000 (one thousand) blog posts brimming with information, resources and tips for freelance writers and authors at any stage of their publishing career\/hobby. One thousand mornings since November of 2005, I have posted a blog designed to help you write a better book or article, make better choices on behalf of your writing projects and sell more books and articles. <\/p>\n
I\u2019ve shown you how to locate, approach and work with publishers, editors, distributors and booksellers. We\u2019ve discussed the anatomy of an article, how to approach a magazine editor with your idea, query letters, cover letters, book proposals and more! <\/p>\n
If it relates to publishing, we\u2019ve covered it here over the last five years. Together, we\u2019ve observed the changes taking place within the industry. And I\u2019ve tried to help you better prepare for the results of those changes\u2014those things that will affect (in fact are affecting) you.<\/p>\n
Together with my books on publishing and book promotion, and the numerous articles I have scattered all over the Internet and in your favorite print publications and this blog, I\u2019ve attempted to keep you from making some of the common mistakes that most new, unaware authors make. Those of you who have been following this blog know what it takes to succeed as a freelance writer or published author\u2014knowledge. And I appreciate you coming here for a healthy dose of it every day.<\/p>\n
People ask what motivates me to so diligently write a blog post each and every morning. My answer is \u201cYou.\u201d It is painful to watch authors crash and burn after diving into the shark-infested publishing waters without a life vest. And I am one of many professionals who is passionate about helping where I can. <\/p>\n
I appreciate those of you who value my work enough to follow this blog and to use my services and wares when you need an editor, a publishing consultant or an excellent book to read on the subject.<\/p>\n
Tomorrow starts our journey together toward another 1,000 posts. As I see it, my job is to give you the information and resources you need in order to succeed. You can help by letting me know, periodically, what you need.<\/p>\n
Patricia Fry is the Executive Director of SPAWN (Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network) http:\/\/www.spawn.org<\/a>. She began writing for publication in 1973 and supported herself for many years through article-writing for a wide variety of magazines. She is the author of 32 books (Allworth Press\u2014recently purchased by SkyHorse\u2014will release her 33rd book in May and they issued her a contract for her 34th book yesterday). Most of her books are on publishing and book promotion. Patricia also offers her services as an editor and publishing consultant. Check out her books and services here:<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com<\/a> Well, there you have it\u20141000 (one thousand) blog posts brimming with information, resources and tips for freelance writers and authors at any stage of their publishing career\/hobby. One thousand mornings since November of 2005, I have posted a blog designed to help you write a better book or article, make better choices on behalf of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[7],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
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