Writing and publishing articles by author Peter Lyle DeHaan, PhD
The Benefits of Going with a Traditional Publisher In “Why Self-publishing vs Traditional Publishing Doesn’t Matter” I pointed out that both options have the potential to satisfy the core needs of a writer seeking publication. Writers must carefully consider the pros and cons of each option before pursuing either one. Future posts will consider some […]
I recently posted a series on getting started using WordPress for your blog or website. In case you missed some of them, here are the seven posts: Setting up a blog is just the first step; the next one is coming up with great content and presenting it in the best way possible. Therefore, I […]
Here are the three biggest mistakes people make when submitting content for publication. Avoid these common submission errors : 1. Not Following Submission Guidelines The first submission error is not following directions. Adhering to submission guidelines helps increase the chance of them publishing your work. Each deviation lessens the likelihood of success. Common mistakes include […]
The one single most important thing I ever did was to make the commitment to write every day. This principle to write every day, however, is shorthand to write regularly. At first, I wrote five days a week, Monday through Friday. Then I made it six days and eventually seven. Now I’m back to six. […]
Many beginning writers wonder about point of view in writing and which should they use. Though there are many books written on this subject, here’s a brief overview. Note that most people use perspective and point of view interchangeably—that’s what I learned in High School English—but others make a distinction between them, claiming that point […]
Though I could hire someone to format my e-books, I format my own. For me, it’s a question of control. With more people self-publishing and many doing their own formatting, readers no longer expect one ideal format. Even traditional publishers aren’t consistent in how they format their e-books. The key is to make sure the […]
After writing regularly, the second most valuable thing I did was to get feedback on my writing. It was scary at first (and sometimes still is). But to get feedback from our family or friends doesn’t count. They love us and will only tell us good stuff. Or even worse, they’ll say our writing is […]
Do you want to stay current with other changes in writing conventions? I wish there was a site, a book, an app, or a publication that would answer these questions. But if there’s a one-stop resource, I don’t know of it. Besides, there would likely be disagreement over it, anyway. Here’s how I work to […]
Write short stories to master the art of fiction writing May is short story month. I share this news in advance so you can consider how you want to celebrate. You might want to spend the month reading short stories or perhaps focus on writing a few. But regardless, give short stories some consideration in […]
The price to indie publish a book varies greatly. The answer depends on your skills, budget, and book-length. I’ve heard people explain how you can publish a book for under one hundred dollars. While their advice is accurate, the results won’t produce a professional-looking book that will get people’s attention and earn good reviews. I […]