Today is Halloween. It is no trick. I have a treat for you.<\/p>\n
Have you ever wondered how other novelists approach their projects? How do they keep track of each character\u2014their descriptions and traits? Do they plot out the story first or let it unfold as they write? What are some of their writing habits?<\/p>\n
During the week of November 5-9, I\u2019ll post an interview from a different novelist each day. I\u2019ll introduce novelist in many categories, each using varied styles and approaches. While some are just starting out, others have been writing novels for a while. A few of them have been writing nonfiction for years, and have only recently produced a novel. And, at least one of them has bestsellers under her belt. <\/p>\n
Be sure to check in here Monday. Tell your friends to read this blog next week. If you write novels or are thinking about doing so, this is the place to be next week. <\/p>\n
More good news. My latest book has moved up in the Amazon list. Now, instead of having to scroll down to number 65 on the list when you typed in the title, Talk Up Your Book<\/em>, it is number eight. If you haven\u2019t checked out my new must-have book at Amazon.com, do so today. Type in Talk Up Your Book<\/em> and scroll down a tad. Click on the book cover to read the reviews and the book description.<\/p>\n If you have a book in the works or one that you are struggling to promote, order and read Talk Up Your Book<\/em>. Along with 24 experts and professionals, I have compiled the resources, information and techniques to help you to sell more books through the most successful avenue of all\u2014by using your personality. Learn how to line up speaking gigs where your particular audience gathers, find out how to plan a talk, how to rehearse it and present it. I also include trouble-shooting tips. Ever run into an attention hog or a heckler? We cover book signings with a new, more successful, twist; book festivals; podcasts\/webinars and even casual conversation with prospective customers. Learn how to do necessary publicity for your presentations and so much more. Talk Up Your Book, How to Sell Your Book Through Public Speaking, Interviews, Signings, Festivals, Conferences and More<\/em>. (Allworth Press, Nov. 1, 2012), $19.95. (Of course, Amazon is already discounting it.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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\u2014their descriptions and traits? Do they plot out the story first or let it unfold as they write? What are some of their writing habits? […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[7,4],"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