Category: Becoming a Professional Writer

  • 10 Tips For After Submitting a Manuscript

    by Ane Mulligan  @AneMulligan Congratulations! You finished your manuscript. That's so exciting! At the conference you went to, an agent (or editor) you pitched asked to see the full manuscript. When you got home, you polished it and sent it off. Now what? How do you do pass the time,…

    [ Read More ]
  • Making the Move from Hobby Writing to a Working Writer

    by Edie Melson @EdieMelson I began writing like most of you did—as a creative outlet—a way to process the world around me. I kept diaries, started stories and books, played around with articles. But all of these efforts had one thing in common. They were written out of my own…

    [ Read More ]
  • Want to Sell More Books? Here’s What You Need at Your Merch Table

    by Maggie Wallem Rowe  Whether you are traditionally, hybrid, or self-published, what author doesn’t want to sell more books? It’s a financial boon to your publisher and certainly a blessing to you as the writer (not to mention your readers.) I’ve had a national speaking and drama ministry for the…

    [ Read More ]
  • Using Your Book as Your Personal Business Card

    By Dr. Chrissy Whiting-Madison @joyfulgurly If you’ve ever published a book or you are even just considering publishing your book of poems, self-help suggestions or novel, you have more than likely heard the expression, “your book is your business card.” Is Your Book Really Your Business Card? The simple answer…

    [ Read More ]
  • Seasonal Tips to Explore Your Marketing and Promotion

    By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The holiday season means new ways to market and promote you and your book while seeking to meet reader needs. We look around us and the excitement for the upcoming events can be overwhelming, but let it not be so! The following tips to launch your…

    [ Read More ]
  • BRMCWC Professional Headshot Opportunity

    BRMCWC will once again be offering headshots this year. Mallory Jo Photo will be returning to the conference to take photos. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="#BRMCWC #Writing #Writingconference"]BRMCWC Professional Headshot Opportunity on @BRMCWC[/tweet_box] If you would like to have a headshot take please follow this link for more information and to…

    [ Read More ]