by Michelle | Feb 4, 2014 | publicity, publishing, querying, self-promo, self-publishing, social media, writing
Yeah, yeah. I know what you’re thinking. “But haven’t you told us before that there aren’t rules when it comes to writing, and that there are always exceptions?” Okay, well, you got me there. But these rules are so simple and so, like,...
by Michelle | Jul 10, 2013 | agenty stuff, authors, blogging, bookselling, nitty gritty, publicity, publishing, rant, reading, respect, reviewing, self-promo, social media, writing
I was reminded again recently of a discussion I started a year ago about writers blogging about writing. The original tweet that started the discussion: I wish more writers would blog/tweet about things OTHER THAN WRITING. When you’ve READ as many as I have,...
by Michelle | May 9, 2013 | Michelle's books, previous work, publicity, reading, self-promo, writing
In honor of the imminent release of The Faker’s Guide to the Classics: Everything You Need to Know About the Books You Should Have Read (But Didn’t), I will now disembowel some of the greatest of the greats, highlighting their tragic endings with pithy...
by Michelle | Jun 25, 2012 | bookselling, Michelle's books, publicity, publishing, reading, self-promo, writing
I should mention that 1) that’s not me on the front cover, and 2) my last name is pronounced “witty,” though that isn’t a big deal. Hey, at least it’s closer than...
by Michelle | Jan 16, 2012 | authors, blogging, bookselling, kidlit, NA, publicity, publishers, publishing, reading, respect, reviewing, self-promo, self-publishing, social media, writing, YA
If you’re involved in the YA book community and haven’t noticed any of the recent dustups over reviews, well, you’re probably lucky. So let me fill you in a bit. Since January 1, there have been 8 separate incidents in 2 weeks between (mainly new)...
by Michelle | Dec 19, 2011 | e-books, random, self-promo, self-publishing, storytelling
This gem of a satire comes from the ever-witty Robb Grindstaff. Enjoy. “Moses.” “Yes, Lord.” “Download these ten commandments onto your e-reader for only 99 cents each.” “Yes, Lord. Should I share them with your people,...
