Booklife: Strategies and Survival Tips for the 21st-Century Writer by Jeff VanderMeer

Offering timely advice in an era when the burden of production and publicity frequently falls on authors, this essential reference reflects on methods for being focused, productive, and savvy in the craft of writing. Discussing a wide range of essential topics for self-promoting authors, this important guide explores questions such asHow can authors use social media and the internet?How does the new online paradigm affect authors, readers, and the book industry?How can authors find the time to both create and promotenbsp;their work?andWhat should never be done?Through good-humored encouragement, practical tips of the trade culled from 25 years of experience as a writer, reviewer, editor, publisher, agent, and blogger are shared. Including topics such as personal spacenbsp;versus public space, deadlines, and networking, the benefits of interacting with readers through new technologies is revealed.

Author: Jeff VanderMeer

Language: English

Edition: 1st

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 329

Publisher: Tachyon Publications

Publication Date: 2009-10-01