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Top 10 Things NOT to do When Querying
There are some tried and true principles to follow when you are querying a literary agent. Sometimes it's easier however, to remember what NOT to do. Remember, a literary agent's time is extremely limited and we get inundated with queries on a daily basis. Make sure...
The Hidden Value of Writing Contests
Every writer knows that winning a writing contest gives you something to put in the “About Me” paragraph of your query letters. But there are more benefits than that to these creative competitions. Writing contests offer the following boosts to your writing career:...
Author Attitude And the Secret to Publishing Success
Some of you may have attended the Writer’s Digest Conference last weekend and in particular Nina Amir’s talk about creating a bestseller plan. But if you didn’t, it was sort of like this. I do a lot of conferences (shout out to the Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference...
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Hot Fuse Classic
Today marks the launch of Hot Fuse Classic, the new Short Fuse Publishing imprint dedicated to bringing readers the familiar comfort that comes from reading an old paperback from the golden age of romance novels. The first title in the line is DONE DRIFTIN' by Romance...
4 Common Elements of Successful Picture Books
This fall, I'll be teaching a workshop at the Central Coast Writer's Conference (September 18th, San Luis Obispo) called "How to Craft Successful Picture Books". In preparation for that, I've started to think about the key elements that many successful picture books...
How To Succeed as an Indie Author Without Really Trying
Today we have a fantastic step-by-step guide on how to become a successful self-published author from mega-successful fantasy indie Brian D. Anderson. He's also my client for traditional publishing deals...a true hybrid author. Thanks for sharing, Brian. -Laurie GUEST...
Cover Reveal: Done Driftin’
Here it is, and it's a beauty. Folks, meet the newest title from Short Fuse Publishing, DONE DRIFTIN' by Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement nominee, Janis Flores: Originally released by Harlequin Superromance in 1976, DONE DRIFTIN' follows Carla Dunleavy...
Blogging Basics for Authors
Today we have ten questions for the Inspiration to Creation coach, Nina Amir, five-time Amazon best-selling author, award-winning blogger, and keynote speaker. Nina's newest ebook, BLOGGING BASICS FOR AUTHORS, is out today from Short Fuse Publishing. Why...
Mid-Year Round-Up
It’s difficult to believe that 2015 is half over, but it is. I feel like the months have flown by! Team Fuse has had a great year so far, and we have some big plans for the second half of 2015 so stay tuned…
