
LET’S TALK about WRITING BOOKS
How Much Can You Make in Foreign Rights? My Story (with Actual Dollar Amounts!)
How much can you actually make from your book? Should you consider foreign rights or just stick to the US? What can you expect to make after your advance?
Is Revision Sucking? Two Strategies to Make It Joyful Again
In this post, Mary breaks down her two best tips for making the revision process as fun as the writing process.
Killing Your Non-Darlings in Revision
Have you wondered why you have trouble making revisions even when you know it's necessary? Mary explores this phenomenon and shares her own struggles with loss aversion.
When should I hire an editor for my novel?
Here is my story of hiring an editor for my first novel, followed by my tips on when you should consider hiring an editor for your novel, how to pick an editor, and what types of edits are available to you.