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The Publishing Business

On how to write just right

2015-09-15
By: Jennifer Lawler
On: September 15, 2015
In: The Publishing Business, The Writing Craft

      Every time a writer asks me, “Do you think if I do what this editor suggests, my novel will get published?” I have to pause to experience a moment of pity before I can respond. If only it were that simple. Let me explain. In one corner are those editorsContinue Reading

New–for writers!

2015-02-20
By: Jennifer Lawler
On: February 20, 2015
In: Book Proposals, Making a Creative Life, The Publishing Business

I just finished two small books for writers. Both are based on popular classes I’ve taught. The first is Finish Your Book, a short guide (about 25 pages) that offers tips and guidance for overcoming the stumbling blocks that keep you from finishing that novel you started last year. TheContinue Reading

Some good news!

2014-07-14
By: Jennifer Lawler
On: July 14, 2014
In: Lessons in Magic, Making a Creative Life, The Publishing Business

One of my lighthearted paranormal romances, Lessons in Magic, has been accepted for publication by Crimson Romance, and will be out on September 1.  Yay! NOTE: Jessica Starre would like to make it clear that she is the alter ego responsible for this work and that it will be comingContinue Reading

On where I work

2014-02-28
By: Jennifer Lawler
On: February 28, 2014
In: Making a Creative Life, The Publishing Business, The Writing Craft

I usually spend some mornings each week at my favorite coffee shop, working. The change of scenery is good for me, and sometimes if I have to spend one more hour in my own house, I won’t be responsible for my actions. But occasionally I go somewhere else, because sometimesContinue Reading

On doing the work. Or not

2014-02-27
By: Jennifer Lawler
On: February 27, 2014
In: Making a Creative Life, The Publishing Business, The Writing Craft

I’m at the coffee shop and I’m supposed to be working on this book. I like the coffee shop because I can’t do my laundry here, or wash the dishes, or alphabetize the spices, all things I’ve been known to do when I should be tackling the work. But theContinue Reading

On being a specialist

2013-09-30
By: Jennifer Lawler
On: September 30, 2013
In: Making a Creative Life, The Publishing Business, The Writing Craft

One of the editors I work for recently commented, “You are a jack of all trades!” She meant that she was impressed with the variety of things I know something about, which is a direct result of the fact that I am easily bored. For this client, it helps thatContinue Reading

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