“What section of the bookstore do you want to find your book in?” At a recent book conference, this question was raised by book publishing specialists Arielle Eckstut and David Sterry (authors of The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published):
“When you find that section, go there. Research what books are there. Look at authors, authors’ platforms, editors, agents—and above all jacket copy. How does a book boil down into a paragraph or two?”
excellent article! Love it, Renee. Your insight and teachings are always welcomed in the morning, along my cup of coffee.
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Thank you Sweet Millie. Hope this helps when it comes time to publish your book! I’m off to coffee now too! -R
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Haha, I knew you were going to find it there! Great post and helpful to others. See you tomorrow!
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Luanne,
Thanks! Love your Halloween Story this morning! As always your ability to illustrate an era in setting, incidentals, language and custom as so THERE!
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Glad you finally get to read “Wild”. It is one of my favorite books! And can’t wait to pick up your book in the Bestseller section :)!
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Me too!!!! Yup- have you done a read through yet of my story? I finished a draft of last chapter on Saturday. Feels… well, Wild!!! I’d love your input, but know you’re busy. Also, planning a German ladies tea soon… will send you a scheduling email soon!
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Great post. It really hit home.
I was at my writer’s group back in March and told them about a book I was working on about a middle-aged woman who thinks she’s invisible and decides to test that. Another writer pulled out a review of Jeanne Ray’s ‘Calling Invisible Women’ and said – you should read this! I refused, not wanting to be influenced by Ray’s book.
But months passed and I finally picked up a copy. She wrote the same book I’ve been writing– but better!! And hers is published. I couldn’t put it down.
Now, the big question is — will I ever finish mine? I’ve lost momentum now and figure, ‘Why bother?’ Jeanne Ray’s already written it.
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Keep the faith. I’ve had that happen with other books too. But tuck that book behind you. Let some time pass and try not to think about it. As time passes you will realize how your book is different and equally worthy of being written. Time will add other insights and nuances — or another book — that only you are equipped to write.
Yes, you’ll finish yours. In time.
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I’d love to find my novels in the bestsellers section! Always!!
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Gosh me too Anneli! Me too!
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