Sentences with phrase «aspiring authors know»

It's a high only an aspiring author knows.

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She is also an aspiring author, her tales about Oz known and appreciated by the children of small - town Kansas (this is apparently an alternate universe where Baum's novels have not been published).

«Write what you know,» aspiring authors are always told.

Sarah is a writer, a columnist for Forbes, and the host of Write Now, a popular podcast for writers and aspiring authors that encourages listeners to write... no matter what!

I know so many aspiring authors who feel isolated and who yearn for a community of people who share similar goals.

hi pogo, i guess that's why all the writing teachers advise aspiring authors to «write what you know.»

Calgary, Alberta, known to the world for The Stampede and 1988 Winter Olympics, is home to Raven Falconer, an aspiring author, and her three roommates.

With your definition, however, that «aspiring author» could be «a bit amateurish, and is very much learning the nature of the business», it ignores the fact that there are a lot of traditionally published writers who jump in with both feet without knowing what the hell is going on.

The most common advice to aspiring authors is «Write what you know.»

I know I'm annoyed, but that's mainly because I don't want innocent aspiring authors to get ripped off.

Here's what I mean: There seems to be a trend in the publishing business: aspiring writers who want to be known as published authors, but who don't actually want to write their books themselves.

If you're a writer, you know about NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month, every November when aspiring authors scramble to try to write the first draft of a new book in one month flat.

I know the fear of being accused of some evil intent exists because, as a white male aspiring author who lacks the shields of fame and wealth, I have these fears.

I chose nonfiction because it was both easier for me to document what I knew to be true and to save time by providing a resource aspiring authors could use.

It is a great idea for any aspiring author to offer their content on as many devices and platforms as possible because you never know how your next big fan will discover your work!

The big question now for aspiring authors is no longer whether they can get a publishing deal, but whether they can push their title above the sea of other hopefuls.

From an aspiring author, the most popular question is: «how do I know that my idea is a good one?»

Shelfari — Shelfari is known as a gathering place for authors, aspiring authors, publishers, and readers.

Many young and aspiring authors never know the true facts until it is too late.

For my adult debut «No One» series for HarperCollins, a gracious group of aspiring authors offered to conduct a virtual tour for me.

As an aspiring author myself, I'm wise enough to know to follow only THE BEST!

Given the number of aspiring authors I speak with who are writing a children's book, I thought it would be helpful to hear from an experienced illustrator like Jamie to know what to expect when working with an illustrator to make your book as good as it can be.

Perfect for any aspiring author, or a gift to an author you know, from Cover Design to Developmental Editing.

They clearly know the publishing game, and know how to work with aspiring authors.

Macdonald is well known for his work in educating aspiring authors, particularly for his advice on avoiding literary scams.

What many aspiring authors don't know is that (1) the shelf - life of new books in brick and mortar bookstores is 2 - 6 weeks; (2) traditional authors get 8 - 15 % royalties vs. 70 % royalties for those self - published; (3) almost 30 % of hardcover and paperbacks end up in landfills; (4) the timeframe between book contract to actual publication at traditional houses is 18 - 24 months; and (5) agents are rarely interested in authors who only have one book up their sleeves.

I've met in boardrooms with well - known authors and talked with aspiring authors over coffee.

An author website is an incredibly convenient medium through which an aspiring author can attract new readers, build a reputation, interact with fans, promote him / herself and his / her books, and make him / herself known to the literary world and to the publishing industry.

> encouraging VAAs «to know where authors and aspiring authors hide» < This is one of the phrases in VAA's speal that, if they wish to appear reputable, should be dropped.

And I know that's a lot of people, because it's one of the first questions that aspiring authors always ask me «Allison, how do you find the time...?».

The Publishing Talk Guide to Twitter tells you all you need to know to get started with Twitter and make the most of the medium — whether you're a publisher, author, aspiring author or other book trade professional.

It is a place to meet other aspiring writers, which can be even better than meeting established authors because they know exactly what you're going through.

It is important to note that you do have to be wary of vanity publishers, and indeed of any independent publisher, as they know that many aspiring authors will approach them after being «rejected» by mainstream publication houses.

Copyright law is pretty intricate, so on this page we'll break down everything the aspiring self - published author needs to know in order to protect their work.

I know that aspiring authors need help.

For aspiring authors, you need to work harder to diversify your products, know your audience, and distinguish between the good and not - so - good retailers for your optimized distribution.

In fact I know many agents and editors who would argue that this is exactly the stage that is missing from so many aspiring authors» journeys and that lack has held them back.

An aspiring author who knows little about the publishing world will be eager to find a publisher.

Who knows what the future might hold for small presses and aspiring authors who are eager to switch teams to earn higher benefits from their writing and freer independence to cater their dedicated fans» needs.

If you're an aspiring author who doesn't know what an author platform is, you might be the very definition of ignorant bliss.

Bottom line; who knows what any of this means, but at the very least if you are a newly published or aspiring author you now know the world you're going into.

In today's Publetariat Dispatch, author and consultant Joanna Penn shares some resources for young writers; pass this along to any aspiring Hemingways, Rowlings, or Meyerses you may know.

As an author or aspiring author, you know that being successful requires you to treat your writing like a business because it IS a business.

Then an author - Linnea Sinclair - who was a member of my online RWA group, the Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal (FFP) special interest chapter posted that all us aspiring writers absolutely SHOULD go to RT, in order to network with already published authors, who could then know and help us.

As I'm also an aspiring author, I'm curious to know whether all of the above still holds true for 2014.

By the time you've finished this quick read, you'll know more about story structure than the vast majority of aspiring authors will ever know — and you'll be ready to write an amazing novel that stands above the crowd.

And they know that aspiring authors (and most published authors) are total pushovers.

I have had emails with recommendations for books they knew I was interested in, discount deals, encouraging aspiring indie authors and blocking unwanted emails.

I just want aspiring authors to know what they're in for regardless of which path they choose.

A lot of aspiring authors are inexperienced so don't know what they are doing, and you can share with them the benefit of your own experience.