by editor | Jun 8, 2017 | Articles, Resources for Writers, Writing Process
By Scott Lorenz Did you spend enough time crafting the first line in your book? In our attention deficit world these days, it’s more important now than ever to grab the reader’s attention immediately. Why? Because if they don’t like the first line, they may never read...
by editor | Apr 13, 2017 | Articles, Book Marketing, Resources for Writers
By Scott Lorenz of Westwind Communications Wouldn’t it be great if the media was actually interested your book or expertise? How would you feel if the media welcomed your email or phone call? It can happen if you tap into two well-respected services. One is called...
by editor | Jan 18, 2017 | Articles, Resources for Writers
By Scott Lorenz, Westwind Communications As a book publicist, I am constantly being asked to help authors get speaking gigs. But, it’s a specialty in itself and outside our wheel house. Authors can make a lot of money speaking, more so sometimes than selling books,...
by editor | Nov 14, 2016 | Articles, Book Publishing, Resources for Writers
By Scott Lorenz, Westwind Communications At some point in the writing and publishing process most authors find themselves exasperated with all of the things that need to be done. This is one reason I recommend authors look into hiring a book shepherd. A book shepherd...
by editor | Sep 23, 2016 | Articles, Book Marketing, Book Publishing, Resources for Writers
By Scott Lorenz of Westwind Communications For many authors, landing an agent is the most sought-after goal. Why? It’s been long considered the fastest and most profitable path to publishing success. If that is your goal, then you’ll want to check out these tips,...
