traditional publishing

  • Journey to Becoming a Published Author-First Time for Everything

    Today marks the beginning of draft 2 of Chuck the Chosen. I’ve drafted stories, both short and long, but never have I completed a novel from start to finish, drafting included. I’m in unknown territory, and frankly, I’m slightly in… Continue reading

  • The Publishing Industry

    If you’re like me, you grew up only knowing about the traditional side of publishing. Self-publishing wasn’t as widely known and certainly not as easy for the average person to break into. Now it seems self-publishing is a strong contender… Continue reading

  • The Blog for New Writers

    I started writing when I was 11 years old but I only recently started pursuing it as a viable career option. I’ve found myself frequently beating myself up for the 17 years I wasted (although I did send in the… Continue reading

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