Creating a Synopsis for a Novel – My Process
I talked on Twitter tonight about the process through which I’ve created my unique synopsis style. Click here to read the thread. Enjoy! xoxo, Chloe
Category: Writing
How to Format a Manuscript for Submission
The first rule of getting your manuscript ready for submission to an agent/publisher? WRITE THE BOOK. Assuming you’ve got that done, the second rule is: FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. Find the submission guidelines for the agent or publisher to whom you’re submitting, and follow them to the letter. Print them out, make a checklist, put ’em in a[…]
Inspiration for Creators
I love this interview in The Atlantic with Ava DuVernay. It’s a great read for a ton of reasons, including this: If there’s anything my path can help people understand, it’s that you can have joy in the work, as opposed to, “I need an agent, I want to walk the carpets, I want the magazines, I[…]
Why Preorders/Early Orders Matter – Your Annual Reminder
Shared from my Facebook page: Alright, friends and fans – It’s time for your annual explanation of Why Preorders/Early Orders Matter SOOOO Much to Authors. The short answer? Because they matter to publishers. And therefore they can make or break an author or a series. Preorders and first week sales are the primary numbers that[…]