Category Archives: business of writing

On writing The Duchess, Her Maid, The Groom and Their Lover

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

This post originated as a guest post for Lust in Time in December, 2008. The inspiration for The Duchess, Her Maid, The Groom and Their Lover was in a contest; I think it was in 2001. I am often inspired … Continue reading →

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Happy Divaversary to Me!

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Happy Divaversary to Me! Today is the first anniversary of when I joined the Romance Divas, a free forum for writers. Stop by the forums if you’re interested in why I love this site so much.

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Online Promotion – Is It Worth It?

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Every little bit helps – that’s what I tell myself when I think about online promotion. I also tell myself not to get too excited about it. There are all sorts of guides to help an author through the process … Continue reading →

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Tweet tweet!

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Not so long ago, I became a Twit. Or perhaps that should be Twitterer. As you know, Bob, Twitter is a form of instant messaging. You’re limited to 140 characters per tweet, or message. You can follow the tweets of … Continue reading →

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dedication and acknowledgements

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Have you ever wondered how the front material gets into a book? Some readers ignore those pages entirely, others read them with great interest. I was always one to read the dedication and acknowledgements; as I grew to knew more … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: letters from a publishing professional

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Truisms about publishing fiction, aspiring writer editon. 1. Your book isn’t as good as you think it is.2. No, really, it’s not. Trust me on this.3. Fortunately, that doesn’t matter.4. No one owes you a publishing contract, even if your … Continue reading →

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I love you, Arthur Plotnik

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

The Elements of Editing: A Modern Guide for Editors and Journalists, by Arthur Plotnik “What kind of person makes a good editor? When hiring new staff, I look for such useful attributes as genius, charisma, adaptability, and disdain for high … Continue reading →

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The Art of Waiting

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Publishing is all about waiting. Waiting for editors to respond to your submissions. Waiting for agents to respond to your queries. Waiting for your agent to call with news of your latest deal. Waiting to hear back from your editor … Continue reading →

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no, I didn’t design my book cover.

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

No, I didn’t design the cover for The Duchess, Her Maid, The Groom and Their Lover. No, I didn’t pose for it, either. No, I’ve never met the people photographed for the cover. Nor the photographer. Nor the art director. … Continue reading →

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Professional Writing and Spending Money

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

In reviewing money I spent last year on writing-related expenses, I once again have been pondering when this money is well-spent, and where my priorities are. The best purchase I made was a netbook, basically a smaller-sized laptop computer. My … Continue reading →

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