I was so, so lucky to get interviewed on Valerie Howard's Brand Ambition podcast. We chatted about how you can incorporate writing into your everyday life and what type of book is the best for your brand. We may also have started talking about our favorite trashy reality shows. If you want to check out…
Yesterday I finished my book. I know what you are thinking: the book was absolutely perfect. It had the magical word count of 70,000 words, and there wasn't a single typo in sight. All the characters were perfectly developed, and the narrative was tight and moving. Don't make me laugh. (Seriously, you don't want to hear…
David Bowie's "Changes" have been the theme song for The Bookish Fox lately. Not only our we getting a new website (coming to you on May 4), we are now an editorial agency. I am no longer a lone fox, but I have a team of awesome copyeditors hanging out with me in my den.…
Naming a book is harder than getting tickets to Hamilton. Not only does it have to sound good, but it has to actually, you know, be relevant to your book. When I am trying to give my book a title, I fantasize about cooking for Gordon Ramsey instead. I don't know how to cook. I forget…
I was so lucky to chat with Jennifer about the writing process and how she gets away to write. If you want to Thoreau it, Jennifer gives you great tips on how to go on a personal retreat to work on your book. If you want to reach out to Jennifer or read her book,…
As an editor, I read a lot of manuscripts. As in, I would need an army of yellow minions to carry the stack of them. While each manuscript is different, I have noticed a trend of one major mistake that writers make for each genre. Without further ado, here is my list of mistakes per…
I was so fortunate to get a chance to chat with Sarra about her writing schedule, where she got the inspiration for her books, and how she sold over half a million books. You can get the first three books of The Shadow Demons Saga here for free. If you want to reach out to her, you can…
Angela Ford and I had another lovely chat together. While we didn't discuss the unicorn drink from Starbucks (like we did last time), we did talk about how to keep a writing schedule, how to promote your book, and what makes a good author website. If you want to get more marketing tips from Angela,…
Do you dream of having wings or visiting invisible cities? Zara Quentin writes about a world where these things exist in her latest release, Spirit Woman. I was lucky enough to chat with her about writing a fantasy series and navigating the publishing process. Want to check out Zara's first book, Airwoman? You can grab it…
I had the honor to chat with USA Today bestselling author, Zara Keane. We discuss how she became a writer, what her publishing process is like, and her tips for aspiring writers. Want to learn more about Zara and her books? You can find her at these links: Website: https://zarakeane.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/zarakeaneauthor/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zarakeaneauthor/Goodreads Profile: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7729304.Zara_KeaneAmazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Zara-Keane/e/B00KEA23XS/