Here, I share a sampling of articles I read recently that fill my writer’s heart and thrill my sense of what’s possible in the ebook arena of today’s changing publishing marketplace.
Writing
Check out these inspirational insights and tips on writing compiled by Writer’s Digest:
These quotes, jewels on subjects like style, purpose, characters, plot and structure, method and revision, from writers ranging from Tom Clancy and John Grisham to Barbara Kingsolver and Anne Lamott are great to read whenever you need motivation and guidance.
Publishing
Then, read these intriguing perspectives and successes in the new world of publishing and e-books — a reminder that mainstream publishing is not the only — or necessarily the best — option for all writers:
- Publishing Perspectives news blog : You may have read about the multi-million breakout ebook authors, like Amanda Hocking. This post is about another group — The New Midlist: Self-published E-book Authors Who Earn a Living selling e-books
- And a heartening self publishing success Story from Yahoo! Finance, originally published in The Wall Street Journal by Alexandra Alter: Read How Darcy Chan Became a best-selling literary fiction author, who sold 400,000 e-books through digital outlets after being turned down by 100 agents and 20 publishers. She has yet to have one book in print.
Comments? What do you think about the potential of e-book publishing as an alternative to or addition to mainstream publishing? Do you have any inspirational writing quotes to share? Please leave your comments below. Also, please “like” or share this on Facebook and tweet it on Twitter. Happy writing.
Compiled by Alissa Lukara, author of Riding Grace: A Triumph of the Soul, a developmental editor and writing coach, and facilitator of Transformational Writers: Write Your Book. Transform Lives workshops.
Reading all those great writers tips confirmed one thing I have always felt. Every writer has his or her own process of creating, and it is absolutely right–for them.
As for e-book publishing, I am guessing that it is just in its infancy. I think that it will become the standard at some point.
I agree Jonah. On both counts. Watching the evolution (revolution) of e-book publishing is so exciting and offers us so many more options as writers.
So true Jonah, it appears most writers have their own formula and one’s way of success will not necessarily apply to others. Darcy Chan’s story is inspiring. How many people do well on one book? It’s a rarity.
I certainly hope to do well on my eBooks.