When you’re asked what your novel is about, you need a catchy summary. Whether you’re telling a friend, posting on Twitter for #PitMad, or pitching to an agent at a writing conference, your statement must be attention-grabbing. How do you take on the daunting task of how to reduce your many months of work into […]
Author Archives: Jo Loveday
What Makes Your Spirit Soar?
Summertime is when we kick back, enjoy the long days and break from routine. I’ve been considering where we’ll go or what we will do on vacation this summer. Taking a holiday from the everyday should be invigorating and fun. It got me thinking about what kind of things rejuvenate me, help me feel I’m ready […]
Get the Most From Writer’s Conferences
If you are interested in getting your book published, writing conferences are the place you need to get yourself to. A conference is where industry professionals gather. You’ll find agents, editors, published and aspiring authors in the mix. To get the most from writing conferences it is important get organized in advance. Most conferences have […]
Bookstore Investing in Readers
Joanne Sinchuk, founder and manager of Murder on the Beach bookstore moved from Connecticut to South Florida to be warm. In 1996 she opened her bookstore in Sunny Isles Beach and relocated the store to Pineapple Grove in Delray Beach in 2002. Q: How did you decide to open an independent bookstore? They always say: do what […]
Bouchercon – The World Mystery Convention
Bouchercon, pronounced [bough’•chur•con] is the World Mystery Convention. It’s the premier event for readers, writers, publishers, editors, agents, book reviewers, and booksellers. Bouchercon originated in 1970 to honor Anthony Boucher, the renowned mystery fiction critic, editor, and author. This year, the convention was held in St. Petersburg, Florida. I figured it would be the perfect opportunity […]
Beginner’s Guide to Naming Novel Characters
What’s in a name? I once met a very hostile woman who was pregnant and planning to name her daughter Molly. I was pregnant also and considering baby names so I went home and looked up the meaning. My baby book told […]
Novel Revision
Revision I’m in the process of revising my work in progress. I love novel revision because it gives me a chance to catch weak areas and deepen what I’ve written. I’ve always been a checklist person as well. I find them efficient and time saving. Here’s a revision checklist I’ve created from the many classes […]
Can Podcasting help authors?
Helping people live their true passion is Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur’s mission, and she has found no more powerful tool than podcasting. By interviewing movers and shakers on her ‘Curve the Cube’ show, she offers real actionable nuggets to inspire others to go from being dreamers to being doers! Jamie co-hosts two other shows, is the […]
Gratitude in the New Year
With the end of one year and beginning of another, I fall into a place of introspection. What worked for me last year? What can I improve on in the upcoming year? One of things I worked on last year was gratitude. Gratitude is an emotion that expresses appreciation for what one has, rather than […]
Can Sitting Kill You?
Have you ever been at your desk so long that your bum feels numb and your hips are stiff when you get up? Sitting for prolonged periods is required for many jobs, but a sedentary lifestyle leads to heart disease, diabetes, cancer and of course obesity. The phrase ‘sitting is the new smoking’ really catches […]
