Sticky Tips
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Have you made this rookie mistake when pitching to a publisher?
Back in my journalism days, I got regular phone calls from folks pitching story ideas (bless them). There was only one kind of pitch I would NOT listen to. It went like this:…
Publishers specialise. Send your book to the right one.
In my series to help you win a publishing deal, here is
Tip #8: Fit a genre and send your book to the right publisher….
Bring those publishers to heel like hound dogs: Tip #7
You want a publishing deal? Good for you. This is tip #7 for how to get a publisher.
Tip #7: Do original research…
Get traditional publishers in a bidding war for your book: Tip #6
If you want to win a publishing deal, or even spark a bidding war, here is number 6 in my top 10 tips.
Tip# 6: Base your ideas in the real world. Tell us how. Make it practical….
How to hook and land a publishing deal: Tip #5
I know that many new authors would prefer to land a publishing deal than self-publish.
So, I’ve been writing a series for you about how to outplay the publishers and win the deal you are looking …
How to seduce a publisher
I’ve been writing a series about how to win publishing deals, which is very nice of me because I’m a big advocate of self-publishing. But if you really want a publisher, I’m writing a series on …
Want to win a publishing deal? Target their Achilles heel.
Publishers love controversy. Otherwise, why would Andrew Bolt, conservative columnist, get column space? Certainly not on the quality of his arguments….
Beat publishers at their own game
Most authors prefer to be picked up by a publisher than to self-publish. Both have their advantages. I’m writing this series of 10 tips to help to demystify the publishing process for those who want…
Publishing: How to avoid rejection slips
If you have pitched your book to multiple publishers, and received only rejections, does it mean there is something wrong with your book? Of course not. …
Writing for revenge: Should you take up the Poison Pen?
The whole world is talking about the season of peace and joy; what better time to consider the idea of writing for revenge? (Well, probably any other time.)?…
When to give away a copy of your book
You slaved over your book, spending your most precious commodity: your time. Then you paid for coaching, editing, design and printing….
How to write a social media post or blog from your book
It’s easy to write a social media post or blog from your book pretty well. It’s much harder to do brilliantly….