❧  How to Structure the Plot of a Novel

The job of a novelist is to create a meaningful and memorable ride for the reader by way of her story’s plot. The subject matter of the story and the genre determine whether the ride is heartwarming, inspirational, stormy, disturbing, thrilling or horrific. The big caveat is, if the story is not interesting, the reader [...]

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§ 745 · March 14, 2012 · indie authors, Publishing · Comments Off · Tags: , , ,

❧  Of Magicians, Wizards, and Apprenticeships

Sometimes, the right result can seem like magic. It’s happened to all of us. You are engrossed in your own world and when you least expect it, you witness something amazing that leaves you at a complete loss to explain what happened. A wizard can accomplish amazing feats and magicians are like modern-day wizards. We can all [...]

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§ 736 · February 13, 2012 · indie authors · Comments Off · Tags: , , , , , , ,

❧  An Open Letter to the Publishing Industry

I’ve written an open letter to the publishing industry. It is entitled “A Modest Proposal for a Change of Fortune.” The following four articles inspired me to draft the letter.   1) The first article was published in Forbes magazine. The title says it all: How Publishers Can Ready Themselves For Digital Media’s Evolution? The article nicely summarizes [...]

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§ 713 · January 11, 2012 · indie authors, Publishing · Comments Off · Tags: , ,

❧  Publishing Industry Faces Stiff Competition

Traditional publishers face increasing competitive pressure and have to adapt to market conditions. Authors can take advantage of a growing arsenal of media platforms to develop their brand and create a niche market for their books. This spells trouble for legacy publishers that service large static markets. It’s generally not good for public relations when [...]

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§ 667 · December 21, 2011 · Gary Gauthier, Publishing · Comments Off · Tags: , ,

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