10 Common Misconceptions of the Wannabe Novelist, #6

See Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5. #6: Once my novel is accepted, my publisher will take care of the rest. The “rest” as in . . . what exactly? The printing? Yes, you don’t need to worry about that. The editing? For the most part, though you will be involved in final edits of some kind. Perhaps even a revision. And of course you’ll have a last look before the printing. The marketing? No, not all of it. This truth was one of the biggest surprises for me. After my first novel was accepted, I was amazed by how much I was expected to do myself. Once upon a time, authors could (for the most part) write their books and not worry too much about marketing. Those days are long past, especially after this nasty economy walloped the publishing world across the side of the head. Publishers must work extra…

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Thank You, CFBA Reviewers

The following folks participated in the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance tour of Fatal Illusions. Thank you for helping to get the word out. Andie at Radiant Light April at Projecting A Bonnie at Bonnie Writes Caleb at Reviews Plus+ Camy at Camy Tang Cara at the law, books, and life CeeCee at Book Splurge Dave at The Plot Thickens Debra at Soul Reflections Delia at Gatorskunkz And Mudcats E.J at Sword and Pen Ernie at Writing: My Adventures In Words Janis at The Nearsighted Bookworm Jill at Christian Work At Home Moms Jim B. at The Bedford Review Kelly at A Disciple’s Steps Kristi at Stamped With Grace Kristinia at Loving Heart Mommy Laura at Laura William’s Musings Linda at Mocha With Linda Marjorie at The Writer’s Tool Michelle at Edgy Inspirational Author Michelle at Michelle’s Great Blogs Nicole at Into The Fire Rulan at Fiction Showcase Sally at Welcome…

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FIRST Wild Card Blog Tour Readers Review Fatal Illusions

Overall these are very positive reviews. Adam is very excited to read them. Thank you, FIRST Wild Card Blog Tours! Book Critiques Wide-Eyed Fiction Window to My World Three Different Directions A Weak Rose Pam’s Private Reflections Sips ‘n Cups Cafe Books and Needlepoint Incurable Diesease of Writing Georgiana Daniels Christa Sterken Christy’s Book Blog My Friend Amy Daysong Reflections Cornhusker Academy Our Family’s Adventures Notes of Jubilee Another Road to Ramble Marta’s Meanderings Faith, Fiction, Friends

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