July 16, 2018: What to do while waiting to hear from an Editor? Market
research. And lots of it. The more submissions you have out there, the higher
your chances of a contract. Simple math, right? I try to have ten-twelve active
submissions at all times. Now to take that advice one-step farther, be sure to
study the submission guidelines or you stand the chance of wasting, not only
your time, the publisher’s, as well. Is your story a Picture Book? If so, there’s
no need to send it to an editor who clearly states they are closed to Picture
Books. Matching your story with the best publisher takes time and effort. Many
will clearly state what they’re looking for. Spending a few hours studying
their guidelines will up your odds. If your story checks most of their boxes,
you stand a greater chance for a contract. And isn’t that what’s it all about?
July 30, 2018: Promote, promote and then promote, again! The publisher
for my adult novel coming out soon offers lots of advice on how to promote your
book. They are big on social media and encourage their authors to get an Instagram
account, if they do not already have one. I don’t, so guess I need to look into that soon. Think of it this way…just another means of embarrassing my
grandchildren. 
July 24, 2018: Are you ready for a sequel to THE SECRET AT ONE BELMONT
LANE? When a great idea for a new story lands in your lap, what do you do? You
jump for joy, that’s what. That happened this past weekend. My daughter-in-law
came up with a great idea for a sequel to THE SECRET AT ONE BELMONT LANE. When
she told me her idea, it just clicked…and it’s one I had not thought of, but
when I heard it, I just knew it was the sequel of all sequels. I’ve been asked
by six different people for a sequel. Does that happen to everyone, you ask. I
don’t know. I’m new at being a published author. I have made several attempts
to write a sequel, but I’ve barely gotten past the first chapter…and to be
honest, I wasn’t happy with it. This new idea is super-duper mega-licious and
so enticing I can’t wait to read it! But first, I have to write the story. 😓
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