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I’ve heard it said to “never meet your heroes.” However, there are certain people who impact your life in such a profound way that it would be a disservice to yourself and to them if you didn't seek them out when possible to have the chance to maybe engage on a more personal level. I personally believe, in this ever-distancing world, that these encounters are more important now than ever.
By Bruce Buchanan Making full-time living writing fiction is living the dream—but for most authors (even ones with book deals), being a writer means working a day job. If you are one of those writers, you are in good company. Octavia Butler wrote by night and punched the clock at a potato chip factory by … Continue reading Don’t Quit Your Day Job (and Why That’s a Good Thing!)
by Sheelagh Aston It is estimated that 97% of people who start writing a novel never finish it. So, congratulations on finishing the first draft of your MS. Do not underestimate the achievement and enjoy the satisfaction of writing THE END. Celebrate. You deserve it. Now what? You will be eager to get it out … Continue reading The Writer as a Tortoise.
by Amelia MacKinnon The indie book publishing industry has been steadily growing in recent years, with a significant impact on the literary landscape. According to industry reports, the annual revenue of the indie book publishing sector surpassed $2 billion in the most recent fiscal year. This remarkable figure underscores the increasing influence and viability of … Continue reading From BookTok to Bookshelf: How a TikTok Ban Spells Trouble for Readers and Publishers Everywhere
In honor of Valentine's Day, the author's of Wild Ink Publishing and Conquest Publishing were given a little 24-hour challenge. Write about that all consuming, one human emotion that rises above the rest, thing that drives us all forward. Love. The challenge was simple enough... use your choice of three short forms; a mini-saga, 6-line … Continue reading It’s Easy to Lose Yourself in Love
By Ollie Shane in a year after back to the future three made you scream “give me the future” Said future gives you more unreal than reality, headlines the type the onion et al could dream of will we be all right? will we survive the anthropocene/climate chaos is it any wonder you’ve lost hours … Continue reading Welcome to the Void
There often comes a point during the publishing process in which you will be asked to write a #BookBlurb. Now, don’t start panicking just yet. You’ve been doing this for years (even if you didn’t know it). Everytime a friend asks you about a movie and you give them the quick rundown– the main character … Continue reading The Art of Writing a Book Blurb
Today we have the chance to hear from our very own J.K. Raymond... the author of Infinite Mass, Wild Ink Publishing's most recent YA/NA title (available wherever books are sold). J.K. was kind enough to sit down with S.E. Reed to share her thoughts, dreams, and journey to becoming one of our rising stars! Make … Continue reading The Infinitely Awesome J.K. Raymond
In this episode, Abigail sits down with Emily St. Marie, illustrator / author, to discuss the Magical Muse Library.
Abby interviewed S.E. Reed, author of "My Heart is Hurting," and Andrea Myer and Tanya Pearrell of She's Somebody's Daughter. This anti-trafficking non-profit exists to erase the lines of separation that isolates those affected by sexual exploitation. We discuss "My Heart is Hurting" and how communities can come together to help a teen at risk of trafficking and exploitation.
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