(Beth Turnage Blog) Note: This post examines publishing-program costs and refund policies to help you make an informed decision about whether a program fits your goals and budget. Part 3 of 6: The Truth About Self-Publishing Programs Read Part 1: The $20,000 Passive Income Lie | Read Part 2: The Real Cost of Self-Publishing The […]
Part 1 of 6: The Truth About Certain Self-Publishing Programs I got another one today in my Upwork messaging system, someone who may be interested in my ghostwriting services. On request I sent him a sample in the genre he’s looking for. The conversation progressed into my work processes, how long it would take for […]
(Beth Turnage Blog) I’m typing this from my bed at 2 a.m. with a deadline looming. By morning, I’ll have turned someone else’s rough idea into 5,000 words of polished prose they’ll publish under their name. And that’s exactly how I want it. For many, ghostwriters are shadowy figures who spin words for cash. You […]
(Beth Turnage) Is Being a Multi-Genre Author A Sales Pitch Gone Wrong or A Secret Weapon? So I sent you a query, and you decided to check out my socials, and you landed on my page and you go, what’s this? Why is there all this science fiction here? Well, I’m a multi-genre writer. Eleven […]
The following is from my post on Quora responding to this question: Do writers and authors write out an outline of their novel first? How detailed is the outline? Whether to outline or “pants” (meaning to write by the seat of their pants) is individual to each writer. Some people, (like me,) “pre-write” their books […]
The following is from my post on Quora responding to this question: Do writers and authors write out an outline of their novel first? How detailed is the outline? Whether to outline or “pants” (meaning to write by the seat of their pants) is individual to each writer. Some people, (like me,) “pre-write” their books […]
Writers are advised to write character studies or “interview” their characters. How do you interview an imaginary character? Here to help you is my process. Beth: Hello, new guy. Welcome to my head. Have a seat and get comfortable. NG: [looks around] Gee. It looks crowded in here. Beth: Yeah. I write a lot. Some… Continue reading #Writerslife: Interview with a character