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February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 heidieliason Uncategorized

Is This What Writer’s Block Looks Like?

Let's see, sit down at my laptop and work on my book/marketing/website/other writing task, or play with Bodie? I think I have a new definition for writer's block, and his name is Bodie. Sometimes I would much rather toss a ball or go for a walk with Bodie than put my butt in the chair … Continue reading Is This What Writer’s Block Looks Like?

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019 heidieliason Uncategorized

My Mistakes – So Far

Writing and publishing a book is an incredible learning experience. It’s exciting, confounding, and sometimes downright scary—especially if you’re putting your life on display in a memoir. In other words, there are plenty of mistakes to be made. I thought it might be helpful to those coming down the same path to share mine—so far. … Continue reading My Mistakes – So Far

February 3, 2019 heidieliason Uncategorized

Back Cover Blurb

  When publishing a book, careful thought must be put into the back cover blurb. That's the marketing copy that will make people want to read your book. For eBooks there is no back cover so the blurb will be the description that is posted online to entice readers, but for printed paperback books, the … Continue reading Back Cover Blurb

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 heidieliason Uncategorized

Survived the Red Pen!

I'm still standing! As I wrote in my last blog post, I sent my manuscript off to an editor for a modified copyedit, which included feedback on the pacing of the book, whether any sections should be cut, or if there were any obvious aspects of the story that just didn’t work. I’m happy to … Continue reading Survived the Red Pen!

September 30, 2018September 30, 2018 heidieliason Uncategorized

Decisions, Decisions

One of the toughest decisions a writer has to make is whether to try to get a traditional publisher, or go the self-publishing route. Both have their drawbacks. Getting a traditional publisher almost always requires getting an agent, first. Then the agent tries to find a publisher. It also usually means the author gives up … Continue reading Decisions, Decisions

March 22, 2018 heidieliason Uncategorized

How Many Drafts?

Many new writers ask, "How many drafts does it take to write a good book that is ready for publication?" The frustrating answer is, "As many drafts as it takes to write a good book ready for publication." Some writers can create beautiful, publication-ready prose right out of the gate that only requires minor tweaking … Continue reading How Many Drafts?

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What I’ve Been Reading:

  • Force of Nature by Jane Harper
  • The Underground River by Martha Conway
  • The Non-Fiction Book Publishing Plan: The Professional Guide to Profitable Self-Publishing by Stephanie Chandler
  • Self-Publishing Legal Handbook by Helen Sedwick
  • Waltzing the Cat by Pam Houston
  • Becoming by Michelle Obama
  • 438 Days by Jonathan Franklin
  • I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid
  • Circling the Sun by Paula McLain
  • The Passenger by Lisa Lutz
  • Wild by Cheryl Strayed
  • Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
  • The President is Missing by James Patterson and Bill Clinton
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