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.
Beta Reader Instructions
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Publishing Articles
Information and ideas for writers interested in getting their work published or self-publishing.
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.
Proper Manuscript Format for a Novel
Before sharing your novel, you need to get it into the proper manuscript format. Here is what you need to know.
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
Sooner or later you will need to condense your entire novel down to a one-page synopsis. For novelists, it’s a herculean task. Here’s how I did it.
Choosing a Pen Name
When I learned that a half-dozen other authors using variations of my real name had books in print, I decided I needed a pen name.
