So this is it: you’ve finished your novel after months or years of hard work. High on adrenaline and caffeine,... Top Five Reasons Your Query Is Getting Rejected. . . And What to Do Next Posted 2:59 pm / By anitamumm
For my first author interview, I’m thrilled to feature Janice Hardy, author of the acclaimed middle grade trilogy THE HEALING... An Interview with Author Janice Hardy Posted 12:52 pm / By anitamumm
A question that comes up at nearly every writers conference I attend is “What should the proper word count for... Word Count: How to Hit the Sweet Spot Posted 4:35 am / By anitamumm
Before you decide, consider this: on an average day I read 8-10 memoir queries in the slush pile. Now think... Should My Story Be a Memoir or a Novel? Posted 8:01 pm / By anitamumm
Earlier this month, I wrote in the NLA newsletter about ways to hook agents in your opening pages and keep... Top Turn-Offs…Or, How to Make Agents Drop Your Manuscript Like a New Year’s Resolution in February Posted 4:46 am / By anitamumm
To kick off 2013 and fulfill a long-standing resolution, I’m launching my blog about writing and publishing. Through my work... Welcome to Word Café! Posted 1:39 am / By anitamumm