Jane’s Writing Advice Archive

Getting Started

The Key Book Publishing Paths (Infographic)

The Only Way to Know If You’ll Be a Successful Writer

You Hate Your Writing? That’s a Good Sign!

How Long Should You Keep Trying to Get Published?

The Dirty Secret Behind Writing Advice

3 Questions Every Creative Person Must Ask

Getting Traditionally Published

Start Here: How to Get Your Book Published

Start Here: How to Write a Book Proposal

The Comprehensive Guide to Finding, Hiring, and Working with an Editor

The Complete Guide to Query Letters That Get Manuscript Requests

The Complete Guide to Query Letters: Nonfiction Books

How to Write a Synopsis

How to Find a Literary Agent for Your Book

How to Find Publishers

How Long Should You Keep Trying to Get Published?

How to Land an Agent for a Self-Published Book

How Publishers Make Decisions about What to Publish: The Book P&L

Questions to Ask Your Publisher Before Signing the Contract

How to Evaluate Small Publishers and Hybrids

The Comprehensive Guide to Finding, Hiring, and Working with a Freelance Editor

Self-Publishing

Start Here: How to Self-Publish Your Book

Self-Publishing Checklist: Editorial, Production, and Distribution

The Value of Book Distribution Is Often Misunderstood by Authors

How to Turn a Microsoft Word Doc into an EPUB

Inspiration + Encouragement (The Writing Life)

The Secret to Finding Time to Write, Market, Promote, and Still Have a Life

The Secret to My Productivity

5 Things More Important Than Talent

My Secret to Battling Procrastination

Writing Advice for Children and Teens

Getting the Most Out of a Writing Conference

Marketing & Promotion

Book Marketing 101

The Strategic Use of Book Giveaways and How They Can Increase Earnings Potential

How to Find and Work with a Book Publicist—Successfully

Are Paid Book Reviews Worth It?

How Authors Can Find Their Ideal Readers

How First-Time Self-Published Authors Can Develop a Marketing Plan

How Authors Can Leverage Facebook Ads to Sell Books

Choosing a Publicist

Platform Building

A Definition of Author Platform

The Art and Business of Reader Engagement and Author Platform

Are There Limits to Literary Citizenship?

Social Media

My 5 Philosophies of Social Media

How I Got a Six-Figure Twitter Following and Why It Doesn’t Matter

Websites

The Basic Components of an Author Website

The Big Mistake of Author Websites & Blogs

Blogs

Get Started Guide: Blogging for Writers

Please Don’t Blog Your Book: 4 Reasons Why

Email

Email Newsletters for Authors: Get Started Guide

Should You Blog or Have an Email Newsletter?

Rights & Legal Issues

Are You Worried Your Work or Ideas Will Be Stolen?

A Writer’s Guide to Fair Use and Permissions

Why Your Non-Disclosure Agreement Is Probably a Bad Idea