Website Redesign Success Story
Back in August 2014, I worked with TRG Web Designs to overhaul the First Manuscript website.The results have been spectacular. Here’s a recap.
Beta Reader Instructions
After you type those magic words (THE END) into your manuscript, you will want to have a few beta readers review it. Here are the instructions I give my beta readers.
How Important Is Word Count?
Whether you hope to get published the traditional way or plan to self-publish, the word count of your completed work is important. Here’s the scoop.
Book Trailers: Are They Effective?
Do book trailers actually affect book buying decisions? Help me decide by completing my poll and adding your comments.
Condense a Novel into One-Page Synopsis
I decided to enter a writing competition. All I needed to do was send my first fifty pages along with a “highly polished” one-page synopsis. I thought: No problem. I just need to spiff up my first fifty pages and dash off a quick one-page summary. I can do...
Choosing a Pen Name
When I started this blog, I decided to remain anonymous, signing all my posts as Newbie Author. I worried that, since I planned to blog about mistakes made while writing my first novel, I thought it might hurt later efforts to attract agents and publishers. I’ve...
