Monthly Archives: December 2018

Time’s Running Out!

Posted on December 30, 2018 by joshlangston

There’s not much left of this year, other than a couple of football games, the usual bleating and blathering from the pols–left, right and center–and, of course, tax prep. On the positive side, a new textbook on writing is soon … Continue reading →

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Adios Georgia Writers Association

Posted on December 23, 2018 by joshlangston

For years I have looked forward to the Georgia Author of the Year (GAYA) competition. Sadly, I won’t be looking forward to it in the future because the sponsoring organization, Georgia Writers Association, after 53 years, has turned its back … Continue reading →

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A Necessary Evil — Part III

Posted on December 16, 2018 by joshlangston

When should your book marketing begin? For most new authors, including those who’ve managed to sell a book to a Big Five imprint, the marketing should begin as early as possible. One of your goals should be to garner as … Continue reading →

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A Necessary Evil — Part II

Posted on December 9, 2018 by joshlangston

What’s your book about? While that seems like an easy question, many authors have trouble coming up with a quick answer. What too often comes out is something like: “It’s about this guy who finds a magic tuba while digging … Continue reading →

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A Necessary Evil — Part I

Posted on December 2, 2018 by joshlangston

As I’ve often lamented in the past, why is it so hard for most writers to sell their work? It doesn’t matter if the book has been independently published or has an agent and a Big Five publisher behind it … Continue reading →

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