Writer High Five, February 13th 2026
Publishing Opportunities…Philly Poetry Chapbook Review – Poetry – General – March 15The Vagabond’s Verse – Prose & Poetry – Place (Complexities of living) – March 31Thimble Literary Magazine – Prose & Poetry – March 31Oyster River Pages – Prose & Poetry – General – May 15 Bookish Love…With Valentine’s Day quite literally around the corner, we wanted to share…
True Confession: I’ve Cheated on My Morning Pages. Not My Husband.
How Routine Fuels Creativity—And So Does Breaking The Routine Guest post from Kelly Morgan, reposted from her substack with permission For over thirty years, I’ve written morning pages, a form of journaling made famous by Julia Cameron in The Artist’s Way, A Spiritual Path to Your Higher Creativity. Julia’s guidelines for the morning pages? As…
How meeting Sam Hiyate changed my writing life
The first time I pitched to agents was by far my most terrifying experience as a writer. A friend convinced me to attend a weekend writing conference and, at the end, we pitched a dozen agents. In person! I wasn’t the only one panicking either. People were freaking out around me. Some refused to leave their hotel rooms…
How to Leverage Social Media for Effective Book Marketing
With millions of users scrolling through countless posts every day, the opportunity to connect with potential readers is vast. By understanding the nuances of different social media platforms and implementing effective strategies, authors can harness the power of these digital spaces to build a strong author brand, engage with audiences, and ultimately achieve literary success.…
The 6 Basics In Your Successful Query Letter
You did it, you’ve written your book. First of all, congratulations! Hopefully we will see it on store shelves very soon. The path to getting your book published can be daunting, and one of the key steps is mastering the art of the query letter. This letter is your introduction to literary agents and publishers,…
9 Ways to Market Your First Book
Have you ever wondered why some first-time authors gain a lot of attention while others don’t? The secret often lies in how well they market their books. For new authors, getting the hang of marketing can make a big difference. Having a solid plan to promote your book can really boost its success. Today, let’s…
4 Essential Tips for Marketing Nonfiction Books
By Rose Atkinson-Carter Bear in mind that I’m not considering academic texts,memoirs, and reference books for this post. They demand a different approach in terms of how they’re marketed. Let’s get cracking! 1. Ensure your book cover looks professional and trustworthy The human mind processes pictures faster than words, and since it’s the first thing…
How to Build an Author Platform to Market Your Work
By Author Cameron Thompson, @Wrestling_Words As many have said before me, the author platform is a difficult concept to define, yet, arguably the most important, next to writing. What Is an Author Platform? An author’s platform is, at its core, your ability to sell your written work and reach others, either by means of who…
4 Types of Writers, and How to Set Goals According to Your Type
By author Claire Bentley, @cbentleywriter We see it all the time: the advice that “you must set writing goals in order to be a successful writer!” There are plenty of articles that delve into the reasons why we “should” set writing goals, and some of them go into detail about how to break a large goal…
8 Rules for Leading the Lifestyle of a Successful Writer
By Author A.C. Harvey, @ACHarvey_ The best advice I ever received about being a successful writer was “invest in yourself.” These words have guided me to publishing my first novel and now traversing the stormy waters of marketing. Being an author is a unique career. You don’t get promotions. You don’t have job security. You don’t…
