One common writing mistake we see when evaluating manuscript submissions is that many authors don’t know how to write for their target audience. But writing with a clear reader in mind is one of the most important things you can do for your book’s success. We’ve talked about how to identify your target audience before—if… Continue reading How to Write for Your Target Audience (and Why It Matters for Book Success)
First and foremost, I hope young readers develop a love of reading that will remain with them. My goal for my books is to open the door to learning…
So you’ve finished your manuscript. Congratulations! That is a huge milestone—one that deserves celebration. But you might also be asking yourself, “What’s next?” You’ve spent countless hours crafting your story, your characters, your message, your world, and now, you are ready for the world to read your words. Now, you need to learn how to… Continue reading How to find beta readers (and why every author needs them)
You’ve poured your heart into writing a novel, and now you want to get it published! The first step? Learning how to write a query letter. Whether you’re pitching an agent, a small or hybrid publisher, or an acquisitions editor, you need a strong query letter—one that will stand out in a sea of submissions.… Continue reading How to Write a Fiction Query Letter that Stands Out
So, you have a great book idea—whether it’s a memoir, a nonfiction deep dive, or a fresh take on a familiar topic—and you’re ready to get published! But how do you convince a publisher (or a literary agent) to take a chance on it? You write a book proposal. It might seem daunting, or maybe… Continue reading How to Write a Book Proposal That Actually Gets Noticed
Knowing your target audience is one of the most important things you can do for the success of your book. Ideally, this should happen even before you start writing, or at least in the early drafts. Yet, when I ask authors who their target audience is, 90% of the time they say, “My book is for everyone!”
The problem is, if you try to write a book for everyone, you end up writing a book for no one—or worse, a book only for yourself.
