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Writer and Author Beware: Avoid the Princess Author Syndrome

by bookshepherd_admin | Jan 26, 2021 | Author Success, Book Success, Publishing, Writing Success

In front of me were a newbie author and his first fiction manuscript. He was hesitant to speak as I welcomed him and then started asking a few questions. Before he arrived in my office, I had quietly sat down and read the first three chapters to get a feel for his...
When Authors Are Through Changing … It’s an Oh-OH!

When Authors Are Through Changing … It’s an Oh-OH!

by bookshepherd_admin | Feb 19, 2019 | Author Success, Book Marketing, Book Success, Personal Smarts, Publishing

How’s your authordom been — calm, serene, laid back, tranquil . . . or maybe, a tad hectic? If the latter, the change factor is most likely the creator. You have a choice. Get on the change train, or get run over. You might say, “I’ll stop writing for a while …...
Kick-Butt Author and Publishing Tips & Ahas September 26

Kick-Butt Author and Publishing Tips & Ahas September 26

by bookshepherd_admin | Jul 30, 2016 | Author Success, Book Success, Kick Butt Author Tips, self publishing

 I’m always the amused when authors to be jump the gun to become an author. Don’t, there’s lots you need to learn in the very fast whirlwind of publishing that if not, can paralyze your book. And you.Avoid the RTP Syndrome … Rush to Publish. Too...

Publishing at Sea is almost SOLD OUT for 2016 … are you in?

by bookshepherd_admin | Jun 30, 2015 | Book Industry News

Ahoy!Holy Moly … the Publishing at Sea Cruise is ALMOST SOLD OUT … the one slated for January 24-31, 2016!I have one person who would love a  non-smoking cabin mate … could that be you?In a nutshell …We’ve got a terrific Publishing at Sea...
Authors, Judgement and Publishing Predators

Authors, Judgement and Publishing Predators

by bookshepherd_admin | Nov 20, 2014 | Author Success, The Book Shepherd

What do you do when you’ve been “had” in the publishing game/maze? Who’s the book-buster you call in? Do you moan and groan that you’ve been screwed? Do you spend countless hours in phone and email hell trying to get to someone who’s going to fix whatever...
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