Do You Really Need an Agent?
A Washington Writers Conference speaker explains why the answer is “maybe.” Read full article on the Washington Independent Review of...
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ARIEL'S BLOG
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Ariel Mendez
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How to Revise A Manuscript On A Budget
Writing a book is the process of writing a draft, revising the draft, and writing again. An author once told me that writing a book is...
Ariel Mendez
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Self-Publishing From Start To Finish: Four Steps To Publishing Your Book
Self-publishing is an overwhelming process. If you feel confused about writing and publishing a book, this is for you!
Ariel Mendez
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How To Find A Critique Group: You Need More Than A Critique Partner
Many writers think it is enough to get their friends and family to review drafts. You want someone that is familiar with your genre.
Ariel Mendez
- 4 min
How To Find An Editor For Your Self-Published Book
Readers are a discerning audience and you want your book to hold up to the competition. It is worth hiring an editor.
Ariel Mendez
- 3 min
Top Recommended Best Writing Blogs To Follow
We all need a little help sometimes. We all need community sometimes. Blogs are the perfect place for writers to find both! They are...
Ariel Mendez
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The Weekend Guide To Visiting New Orleans with Kids
As a military family, when we first moved to New Orleans we had an outsider’s perspective of New Orleans. Maybe you can imagine it: Mardi...
Ariel Mendez
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What is a Hybrid Publisher? 3 Advantages to Using a Hybrid Publisher
I recently had a coaching call and the topic of hybrid publishers came up. The group wanted to know if hybrid publishing was the better...
Ariel Mendez
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ARE YOU WORKING WITH AN ILLUSTRATOR? EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ILLUSTRATOR AGREEMENTS
When I illustrated my first picture book I did not need any contract or agreement because I was the author illustrator. But when my...
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