How I got my book published - An interview with author, James J. Garber
firstwriter.com – Monday February 27, 2012
James J. Garber recently acquired a publisher using firstwriter.com's database of publishers. We asked him about his writing, and how he found success.
How I got a literary agent - An interview with author, Eric Houghton
firstwriter.com – Sunday November 27, 2011
Eric Houghton recently secured a deal with a literary agency as a result of searching firstwriter.com's database of over 850 literary agents. We asked him about his writing, and how he found success.
Writers can reach multitudes
By James A. Haught
Editor Emeritus, The Charleston Gazette
firstwriter.com – Saturday October 29, 2011
In 2002, elderly Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia gave fervent Senate floor speeches against the looming US invasion of Iraq. But the Washington press corps ignored him. He drew little coverage nationwide by newspapers, television news or wire services. Byrd's voice was mostly lost.
Navigating a virtual book tour
By Shelly Frome
Professor of Dramatic Arts Emeritus at the University of Connecticut
firstwriter.com – Thursday September 29, 2011
Like any venture, there are certain factors at play before considering a virtual book tour. Assuming, of course, the goal is to improve your “platform” beyond your friends and acquaintances on Facebook, etc. and your fans at the local bookstore. The first step then is to determine your niche. Otherwise the success rate via this particular promotional tool becomes more problematic.
How I got my book published - An interview with author, Marion Grace Woolley
firstwriter.com – Saturday April 30, 2011
Marion Woolley recently secured a publishing deal with a publisher she found in firstwriter.com's database of over 1,400 publishers. We asked her about her writing, and how she found success.
From writer to published author in 7 simple steps
By Patricia Fry
firstwriter.com – Sunday March 27, 2011
Do you write for pleasure? Have you ever thought – even for a fleeting moment – about publishing your work? How do you know when it is time to shift from writer to published author?
How I got a literary agent - An interview with author, Charlie Carroll
firstwriter.com – Monday October 25, 2010
Charlie Carroll recently signed a deal with the esteemed Paterson Marsh literary agency, as a result of searching firstwriter.com's database of over 850 literary agents. We asked him about his writing, and how he found success.
Writing from the heart
By Anne Jones
firstwriter.com – Tuesday July 27, 2010
She’s one of Britain’s best-selling authors and a respected complimentary healer, but Anne Jones’ journey into the literary world has not been easy. In the last of a series of articles for firstwriter.com, she examines the importance of writing from the heart.
My path to publication
By Amanda Sington-Williams
firstwriter.com – Tuesday July 27, 2010
Whilst writing the first draft of my novel I won an award from The Royal Literary Fund which provided me with a mentor. This was a tremendous boost to my confidence as the award was very competitive. I’d never embarked on a novel before and writing it was a steep learning curve. I thought that having won this award that I would easily get it published, but in fact it took me two years and a fine collection of rejection letters before I found an independent publisher who took me on very quickly.
The value of your words
By Anne Jones
firstwriter.com – Saturday May 29, 2010
She’s one of Britain’s best-selling authors and a respected complimentary healer, but Anne Jones’ journey into the literary world has not been easy. In the second of a series of articles for firstwriter.com, she looks at making money from the value of your words.
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