by kobowritinglife | Apr 21, 2023 | Blog, Self-Promotion, Self-Publishing, The Business of Writing
Book blurbs are highly coveted – they are those short, snappy sentences from other authors, literary critics, or other relevant experts that sing the praises of your book. Some confusion can arise from the fact that “blurb” in publishing is often used to...
by kobowritinglife | Apr 19, 2023 | Audiobooks, Blog, KWL Community
Listening In is a series of author interviews, featuring authors whose works have been transformed into audiobooks! This time, we heard from Ann-Helén Laestadius, author of Stolen. Stolen tells the coming-of-age story of Elsa, a young Sámi girl and daughter of...
by kobowritinglife | Apr 18, 2023 | KWL Community, KWL Podcast
#315 – Second Chapter Authors with Maren Cooper In this episode, we talk to author Maren Cooper, writer of literary and contemporary women’s fiction. We spoke to Maren about how she went from working in healthcare to having a writing career, her sources of...
by kobowritinglife | Apr 17, 2023 | Blog, KWL Community, Resources, The Craft of Writing, Tips
In a literary landscape that is always demanding new and original content, it can feel overwhelming when trying to stand out or even just to make something that feels new and exciting. However, I’m here today to tell you two truths: Your niche is out there, I promise,...
by kobowritinglife | Apr 14, 2023 | Blog, KWL Community
Writing isn’t always word documents, spreadsheets, and copious amounts of sticky notes. Did you know that some authors utilize tarot cards to help them write? And that others use fight choreography to help them draft action scenes – and even sex scenes? And, of...