Category Archives: business of writing

Rachel Kramer Bussel interview

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Please welcome my guest, Rachel Kramer Bussel! Rachel and I met almost a decade back, when we were both reading our stories from Best Lesbian Erotica at Bluestockings in New York City. She graciously consented to answer some questions I … Continue reading →

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Living in the Future

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I have purchased a Kindle! My first surprise, when I announced my purchase of an e-reader on Twitter, was how many people immediately demanded details. So I guess others have been pondering which e-reader, if any at all, just as … Continue reading →

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E-Galleys – Lost Sales, Gained Publicity

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I’ve had people ask me why I think it’s good to give out free books instead of selling them. Having been a reviewer, I know that regardless of my opinion on the matter, publishers want reviews and will send all … Continue reading →

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Talent versus Marketability

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

All of us are good at something. Sometimes the hard part is recognizing what we’re good at, and not only what we’re good at, but what we’re really good at. You can be good at a lot of things, but … Continue reading →

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Author Headshots

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Behold! I have headshots! Well, really, head-and-torso-shots. Tell me in comments which one you like best, and why. Thanks! All photos by Kyle Cassidy.

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Author Photo Shoot

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Since I’m getting my website redone, I knew I had to have an author photo. I’ve been resisting this for a really long time, since I have chubby chipmunk cheeks and dimples and would much prefer to be dramatic, angular, … Continue reading →

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Picking Goals When the Trees Are Autumnal

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

The time always comes when I have to make new writing goals, but I never like it. Right now, since I’m not under contract, I am at looser ends than usual.My “business” goals are pretty well laid out for right … Continue reading →

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Website Makeover

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

My website’s makeover is in progress. The hard part, for me, was telling the designer what I want. I’m not that great with visual stuff and when I organize things, they tend to spiral on and on and on rather … Continue reading →

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My Smashwords Experiment

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Recently, I decided to experiment with Smashwords and Kindle publishing. So far, I much prefer the interface and FAQs on Smashwords, though I’ve been told most people sell more copies through Kindle.For my experimental book, I compiled all of my … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Rejection

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I am sure there must be at least a few writers who’ve never been rejected, but I’m equally sure they’re the exceptions that prove the rule. It’s part of being a writer. If you don’t submit your work, it can’t … Continue reading →

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