Category Archives: Matthew Howard

Prepare Your Manuscript for Feedback and Editing: Keep It Simple!

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Prepare Your Manuscript for Feedback and Editing: Keep It Simple! by Matthew Howard A well-prepared manuscript will improve the feedback and editing stages that come next. A clean, simple format makes it easier for friends, colleagues, workshop participants, editors, and … Continue reading →

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Sell Me Your Book: The Making of a Killer Pitch

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Sell Me Your Book: The Making of a Killer Pitch by Matthew Howard The next time someone asks you what your book is about, you will have a confident, concise, and awesome answer that sparks their interest. You will have … Continue reading →

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Get the Most from Your Proof: Create a Proofing Plan

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Laura Orsini

Get the Most from Your Proof: Create a Proofing Plan by Matthew Howard Experienced authors know the value of ordering and reviewing a proof of their book before making it available for sale. But this is a step that new … Continue reading →

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Write 1,000 Words Every Day

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Laura Orsini

Write 1,000 Words Every Day by Matthew Howard This may be the best writing advice I ever received. Yes, we can learn much about the craft of writing, about style and narrative structure and how to research. But to be … Continue reading →

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When Does Marketing Begin?

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Laura Orsini

When Does Marketing Begin? by Matthew Howard Self-publishing authors who want to reach a larger audience and earn an income write books they hope will sell. They work hard to create their masterpieces. They hire talented people to give them … Continue reading →

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Why Workshop? The Benefits of a Fresh Perspective

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Laura Orsini

Why Workshop? The Benefits of a Fresh Perspective by Matthew Howard “Workshop” often means a paid seminar or a creative writing session, but today we look at a different kind of workshop: local groups of writers meeting to read each … Continue reading →

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