by Kelly Notaras | Aug 6, 2021 | Writing
There are so many different decisions that need to be made when writing a self-help book. The best way to make these decisions is to already have your ideal reader in your mind and heart, to know who your reader is and why the book matters to them. Every author needs...
by kn literary | Nov 20, 2020 | Editing, Editor, Love + Books, Publishing, Writing
I’ve known Teri Dillion for over a decade, having first met on a month-long meditation retreat in Colorado in 2008. Back then if you’d asked me about her, I would have spoken of her devotion to her practice and her penetrating blue eyes. Today, if you asked me about...
by kn literary | Aug 27, 2020 | Editing, Editor, Love + Books, Publishing, Writing
If you’re self- publishing your book, does that mean you can’t get publicity? Not according to my guest today, the publicist Dawn Michelle Hardy, who is also a friend of mine. She’s going to give us a good schooling in how a self-published author can and ought...
by kn literary | Jun 19, 2020 | Editing, Editor, Love + Books, Publishing, Writing
We invited our friend and colleague, Felice Laverne, to guest blog about this important topic. Felice is a Diversity & Inclusion coach, literary agent, book editor, and author coach. She has established Diversity & Inclusion initiatives at global brands such...
by kn literary | Jun 4, 2020 | Editing, Editor, Love + Books, Publishing, Writing
If you’re reading this newsletter, it means you’re a writer interested in helping transform, uplift and inspire others to live more joyful, fulfilling and service-oriented lives. So I’m pretty certain you care about basic human rights. For everyone. You probably also...
by kn literary | Mar 21, 2020 | Editing, Editor, Love + Books, Publishing, Writing
Readers hold a high standard for books because of the expectations set by traditional publishers. That means that whether you’re going the self-publishing or traditional publishing route, you need to meet the current market standard. We all know traditional houses...