Bookmarks to Publishing is my blog series covering all the topics one needs to know to being a published author. Each topic will be a short post with interview questions related to the topic for professionals that have shown excellence in that area. My goal is to help turn writers into authors as well as learn how you approach these topics. Each post will have questions for reflection for you to comment and discuss how we can sharpen each other in each area.
* Update: I have an interview with Mur Lafferty, but am still trying to figure out what platform to put this. I’ll lay it out in a blog post and see what feedback I get.
Here is the Index for topics I will discuss, including posts I write that fit in each category:
- Bookmarks to Publishing
1. Treat this pursuit like a professional – write, read, set realistic goals
- a. Professional Outlook
- b. Overcoming the Fear of the Blank Page
- c. Writing Time and Routines
2: Study the Market – mold your method from the pros
a. Practice with the Pros
b. Observing Trends and Latest News
3: Build your Platform – reach out and show how your passion is unique
a. Utilizing Social Media
b. Building a Brand
c. Creating Content
d. Building a Website
4: Polish – Writing is rewriting
a. Benefits of Short Story Writing
b. Benefits of Writing Groups
5: Submit – Finish what you write and send it out
- a. Prioritizing Projects
- b. Top down approach
- c. Rights
- i. Print
- ii. Audio
- iii. Electronic
5/10/11 Ideas Are Eating My Brains
6: Level Up – Apply new skills to the next piece and get back at it. Writing isn’t always fun, but the growth is worth it.
