Meeting the challenge of composing your query letter
So, your book is finished. Congratulations. You’ve accomplished something most people simply dream of. But here’s the...
Trust us: Every author needs an editor
So, your book is finished, you’ve read it and reread it, and your cousin, who works in the reference department down...
Huntington’s Writers Can Read an example for showcasing authors
If you're part of a writing community that's searching for a way to highlight its authors, there's no better model...
Unleash your verbs, and corral your passive writing
Most of us like things simple. Like basic math, for example. If we'd dived into the complex world of algebraic...
West Virginia Book Festival: A great event that ended too soon
We’ve got a complaint about the West Virginia Book Festival: It’s just too darn brief. The festival, which was...
Concise, clear writing avoids cliches. Like the plague.
If you think you’ve read or heard something before, chances are you have. Cliches were once a bright, shiny way to...
Our redesigned website adds writers’ resources
Welcome to our new website. For more than two years, we’ve been helping authors, communications professionals, and...
