by CM Genton | Apr 2, 2024 | For Writers
I despaired of ever becoming a writer. Then I read John Gardner’s “On Becoming a Novelist.” John Gardner was an American author who wrote the novels Grendel and The Sunlight Dialogues, among others. He also taught medieval literature and was a...
by CM Genton | Mar 2, 2024 | For Writers
Producing hundreds of pages of text requires a feat from the brain akin to an athlete’s performance. And so, like athletes, writers need to do all they can to up their edge. You probably know self-care helps. But did you know music helps too? Self-care...
by CM Genton | Feb 2, 2024 | For Writers
Or: three lessons in overconfidence and impairment LESSON ONE: Manuscript feedback. After working with many advanced readers and professionals, I believed my book was ready. So I published it on KDP and ordered 100 author copies. Then the real-world critiques crashed...
by CM Genton | Jan 2, 2024 | For Writers
Newsletters are a great way to connect with people, if done the right way. 1. Start with your inner circle and keep it short. I began with my gracious friends and family. But still, in my anxiety, I sent very short, apologetic newsletters of about 300 words. Then...
by CM Genton | Dec 2, 2023 | For Writers
Or rather, how not to do it.The person I hired loaded my files into KDP. Then I held my breath and hit “Publish.” Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! First, I changed my mind about the subtitle. I unpublished the novel, removed the subtitle, and republished it. KDP...
