by Cyndi | Aug 18, 2017 | advice on selling a book, authors, Writing, editing, reading
Long before my novel More Than You Think You Know was released I’ve dreamed of being in the tents with my fellow authors. It happened last weekend in Eagle Harbor, Michigan, and will happen again this weekend, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. -4 p.m. Sunday at...
by Cyndi | Mar 13, 2017 | advice on selling a book, tips for author photos, Writing, editing, reading
Your cover spread—front and back—is one of the most important ways to entice readers to pick up your book. Your author photo is an important piece in the total package. You’ll also be using it on social media, press releases, and in other features. It’s worth...
by Cyndi | Oct 27, 2015 | advice on selling a book, advice on writing a book, beta readers, Your book club
Hanging out on Carmelita’s patio in Calumet on a summer evening I received the compliment that every writer yearns for. “I really liked your book,” Laura said. Me: Blank stare. Confusion morphing into pleasure. Wow. She liked my book. Laura: “Mary let me read it.” My...
by Cyndi | Jun 28, 2015 | advice on writing a book, how to publish a book, UP writers conference
The Upper Peninsula Authors and Publishers Conference in Marquette each spring is a rare opportunity for writers around the region to come together. This year’s sessions included everything from word games to a practical talk on how to make a living freelance...
by Cyndi | Jun 4, 2015 | advice on writing a memoir, book writing tips, publisher, revise your book, submit your writing
Today I clicked the ‘send’ button for a client. Then I hugged him. I’ve shepherded my first memoir project through rough draft to submission. It was especially fun because we worked on the manuscript at his restaurant, Carmelita’s. It’s one of my favorites. We...
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