by Katie McCoach | Oct 3, 2013 | Author Tips, Publishing, Reading
I think it’s time we talk about book covers. We all know the saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” but let’s be honest, this usually applies to people, and not actually a book. If we are really keeping it honest here, then readers and authors alike understand that...
by Katie McCoach | Sep 26, 2013 | Author Tips, Publishing, Writing
Sunday marked the First day of Autumn, which means change of scenery, cooler weather, pumpkin flavored everything (for me at least), and for many authors out there, a new season of writing, editing, publishing, and marketing. So in light of the changing season I came...
by Katie McCoach | Aug 22, 2013 | Author Tips, Editing, Reading, Writing
I have never been a fan of reading writing out loud. A) It makes me uncomfortable, and B) What’s the point? Recently I joined a writing group that meets in person every Sunday. It is a wonderful group of writers. I am truly impressed, not just by their writing, but at...
by Katie McCoach | Jul 11, 2013 | Author Tips, Reflection, Writing
This week I learned this lesson well. Monday was Day 1 of my new Creative Nonfiction Online Writing Bootcamp Class. I was so excited, even though I haven’t written creatively in…well, let’s just say it’s been a while. Each time I sit to write,...
by Katie McCoach | Jun 6, 2013 | Book Reviews, Reading
Yesterday I was out to dinner with one of my close friends and we began talking about books. She loves books. She went through probably close to fifteen books in our conversation and pinpointed exactly what she did and didn’t like about each of them, so I asked her,...