Book Writing Process
Writing a book is an art form, and that means that there’s not one right way to do it—it’s going to look different for everyone, and as long as someone’s method works for them, it’s fine. That said, if you’re a new writer looking for advice, this can make a project as big as a […]
Endpapers
The following is from Jennifer Savran Kelly’s debut novel Endpapers. Kelly lives in Ithaca, New York, where she writes, binds books, and works as a production editor at Cornell University Press. Her short fiction has appeared in Hobart, Black Warrior Review, Green Mountains Review, Iron Horse Literary Review, Grist: A Journal of the Literary Arts, […]
Former Dells teacher discusses process of writing latest book
A book over 30 years in the making by a Dells author tells a gripping story of survival on a faraway island. Amy Laundrie, the author of 11 books and a former teacher in the School District of Wisconsin Dells who writes columns for the Wisconsin Dells Events, published “Stranded on Castaway Island” in 2022 […]
The Writer’s Desk: Six things to know before (and after) your book is released
Congratulations! You wrote a book and you’re now a superhero. Whether you’re traditionally or self-published, here are a few things to keep in mind: You can’t please everyone . The more copies of your books sell, the greater the risk of negative reviews. Since sites like Amazon and Goodreads allow the everyday reader a voice, […]
Are you a writer? Share your story with Boston.com’s Book Club.
Boston.com readers aren’t just lovers of local news, they also love literature. Over the last two years, we’ve connected with readers through our Book Club, where readers have engaged with New England writers and booksellers through monthly events. We’ve also leaned on our readers’ love of books to make guides to horror fiction , young […]