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This is the place for writers and readers alike who have always wanted to know about the book they hold in their hands. Phoenix is AJ's fourth book and here we will be following it from concept to paperback to AudioMovie and beyond.

It takes more than just words to make a book, far more. So here you will follow AJ through the creative process - ideas, research, deadlines, editing, and production. You'll also find posts from Eli, AJ's manager, as she handles all the behind-the-scenes details.

Archive for June, 2011:

E-Book distributors

Written by Eli on June 27, 2011 – 1:33 pm

If you are considering e-publishing, you’ll need to format your work to the specifications of each site. Read more »

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It’s All in the Punch Line

Written by AJ on June 25, 2011 – 4:09 pm

It’s true. One of the things that agents and editors complain about the most is the ending. Read more »

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E-Publishing: Another Way to Go

Written by Eli on June 20, 2011 – 4:14 pm

Consider publishing your work as an e-book. There are numerous advantages to this method.

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Getting to Know You

Written by Eli on June 14, 2011 – 9:28 am

Join writers groups. Share some of your work. Get feedback. Don’t use all of it! This may be contrary to what you’ve heard, but not all advice is good advice. Consider what you are told and then make your own decisions about what to change.

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The Dictionary and Thesaurus Can Be Your New Best Friends

Written by AJ on June 12, 2011 – 1:04 pm

Though you may not want to search these much and you want to rely on your own wit, you can still lean on them without losing your voice.

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