I know a few things about copyright, some of it coming from my research training, and a big chunk learned over 15 years working as a librarian. It's a highly complicated - and often contentious - subject. However, I'm always amazed at how little authors know about it. I thought I'd use the podcast to help illuminate a little... and if you'd like to know more, I'm happy to continue with the topic next month.
New Podcast With Jessica Strawser, Editor of Writer's Digest
Summer is officially here, and I am outside as much as possible. I just turned in a manuscript on June 1, submitted a proposal for something new last week, and now I'm turning my efforts towards mulching... and also maybe dipping my toes into some non-fiction.
I have a ton - and I mean that, they're weighable - of appearances scheduled in the fall and will be updating my site soon with all of those venues. I tend to keep my summer light, but that doesn't mean the podcast and blog go dark.
Today's episode features Jessica Strawser, editor of Writer’s Digest, and author of ALMOST MISSED YOU, which was named to the March 2017 Barnes & Noble Best New Fiction List. Jessica joins host Mindy McGinnis to talk about how her career in journalism led to a position at Writers Digest, and how that informs her fiction writing, as well as her novel, ALMOST MISSED YOU, which deals with miscommunication in relationships, the all-encompassing love of motherhood, and the question of if we truly know our significant other.
Why The Little Events Can Make A Big Difference
As an author it's hard to balance your time spent writing against your time spent promoting. Most of us get into this business because we like to write, not because we're salespeople and want to sit behind a table trying to hand sell our books.
It's a package deal, so you learn what events work best for you.
I tend to say yes to everything, even things I know probably won't be lucrative. I have reasons for this, and I explain in this month's podcast roundup.
As always, if you find the podcast helpful, rating and reviewing on iTunes is much appreciated!