[margin notes] Writing a Grand Finale

I love editor Alan Rinzler's advice. He has so much experience and he really knows a good book when he reads one. And best of all, he generously shares his ideas for all writers to consider.

One of my big challenges, of late, has been in fine-tuning the ending of my novel. Here's what Rinzler has to say about Grand finales: Tips for writing great endings. Hope you find it as helpful as I did!

[margin notes] Can you mess up your online author's platform? || The Creative Penn

Joanna Penn highlights 7 Social Networking Mistakes To Avoid, and she's spot on, as usual... but you're improving upon your platform this year anyway, as a New Year's resolution, right? RIGHT?

[margin notes] Self-Publishing: A Three Step Primer

Okay, so you've decided you're going to take a risk and self-publish your latest book. It was hard enough to make that decision, let alone to follow through. Need some targeted first-timer's guidance? Writers On The Move offers a A Three Step Primer to get you started with self-publishing.

[margin notes] Join a Writers' Platform-Building Campaign

Do you have a new book out or forthcoming but don't have a lot of marketing support from your publisher? Are you self-publishing your book? Do you feel like you're alone and deep in the weeds when it comes to getting the word out about this manuscript you've worked so hard on?

Rachel Harrie offers writers one solution that draws on the talents and resources of an entire community of writers: the Writers' Platform-Building Campaign