There is an adage that “everyone has a book in them.” While there are millions of businesspeople, each one has done something different, taken a different path, or found something that worked for them. Your experience and knowledge could benefit other entrepreneurs. Perhaps you have suffered through some health or emotional trauma—what you experienced and…
We hope January was a good month for all our readers, writers, and subscribers. We have had a busy month editing and publishing a number of new nonfiction books (see below for our recent releases). We have also been working with some new authors. If you are an indie author or an academic writer, we…
Mention improv to a writer and chances are he’ll turn whiter than a whipped cream hat on a snowman. Most people who put pen to paper think of improv as something that can be carried off only by fearlessly funny comedians. Yet the definition of improvise is to “invent, compose or perform something extemporaneously.” What’s…
From NaNoWriMo: You wrote a novel! Now what? NaNoWriMo’s “Now What?” Months are here—this January and February, we’ll be helping you guide your novel through the revision and publishing process. Today, literary agent and editor Elizabeth Kracht shares her wisdom about tackling the edits on your novel: Objectivity is one of the most difficult…
Here at Sulis, we believe everyone has a book to write. That is, you have something to share with the world that could help some other people, entertain them, or teach them something new. But if you aren’t a writer, the task can seem daunting. It’s one of the reasons we started Sulis—to help those…
I’ve been reading a lot about “freewriting” lately. I must admit, at first it seemed a bit too touchy-feely. But as I read more about how to do it, and the purpose, I came intrigued. Soon, I was finding myself practicing it. It is easy, freeing, and makes me a better writer. Here’s an article from…
Our first newsletter of 2017 is now available. Author and writing tips, new releases, publishing opportunities, and more. All of us at Sulis hope you had a wonderful holiday season! The beginning of a new year is a good time to assess and review your writing and reading goals. Here are some ideas: How many…
At age 78 and as the oldest prosecutor in California, Timothy Oliver Stoen decided it was time to write his memoir to “give hope to people who have made huge mistakes in their lives—to give them hope that their lives are not over.” In 1970, Stoen, who graduated from Stanford Law School and worked as…
From Writer’s Digest, a list of five principles to follow by Hester Young. Click below to read the full article with descriptions and advice. 1. Educate yourself. 2. Build your resumé. 3. Embrace self-improvement. 4. Master the art of the query letter. 5. Use connections wisely. http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/becoming-a-novelist-five-principles-to-success
Here is a brief post on “writing what you know,” the old chestnut for writers. (We actually believe that is good advice, but also, you can research like made and then write that. Which, of course, you then know.) Jeff Elkins shares his experience finding out how to write what he knew, and three steps…