How to Make Writing Your Career: An Interview with Author Laurence MacNaughton Posted 11:03 am / By anitamumm Today I’m delighted to feature an interview with multi-talented author Laurence MacNaughton. I’ve known Laurence since I worked with him through...
Editor’s Tips: 3 Pitfalls to Avoid in Character Development Posted 2:46 pm / By anitamumm It’s no secret that strong characters are a key to bestselling fiction. Trouble is, there’s so much that can go wrong...
Hot Titles & Upcoming Trends: A Look at BookExpo America 2016 Posted 7:05 pm / By anitamumm Last week I attended BookExpo America—the largest annual publishing industry trade fair in the U.S. With an attendance of nearly 20,000, it’s...
Four Red Flags to Avoid in the Opening Pages of Your Novel Posted 7:39 pm / By anitamumm If you’re like me, this busy time of year can cause a dip in your creative energy. So, how best to...
Pitch Perfect: How to Make the Most of Face Time with an Agent Posted 11:22 am / By anitamumm One of my favorite things about fall is that I always have several writers conferences to attend. (Next up: Castle...
Seriously, You Get to Read for a Living? Posted 6:30 am / By anitamumm I love it when people ask me about my job as a freelance editor. It always leads to interesting conversations about books and the...
Hot Topics from the Conference Scene: Diversity in Fiction Writing + Subjectivity in the Slush Pile Posted 12:52 pm / By anitamumm Happy Fall, Word Cafe readers! For me, it marks the beginning of conference season, and I’m just back from the...
History Unboxed: An Interview with YA Author Stacey Lee Posted 7:00 am / By anitamumm It has been far too long since I featured an author interview, but I think you’ll agree once you read...
An Editor’s Tips for Effective Worldbuilding—in Any Genre Posted 11:05 am / By anitamumm Earlier this month, I presented a workshop on world building at the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Retreat in beautiful Estes Park,...
AgentSpeak: Four Not-Your-Fault Reasons Behind a Rejection Letter Posted 9:19 am / By anitamumm Today, let’s talk about a dirty word: rejection. It’s no fun under any circumstances, but the good news is, some rejections sting...
