Ask your editor or ask your agent to find out what the house's goals are for your book before it comes out. Get some sense of expectations so you are prepared. M. J. Rose agentbookeditor Change image and share on social
I grew up in New York and have lived here all my life. I think it's the best city in the world and can write about it with gusto and fervor and passion. M. J. Rose cityfervorgrow Change image and share on social
The Fiction Writer's Co-op has 51 members, from celebrated NYT bestsellers to promising newcomers, and a waiting list. M. J. Rose bestsellercelebratefiction Change image and share on social
Don't send out a newsletter just to send out a newsletter. One newsletter a year that is really interesting is more beneficial than 12 that are boring. If you write two or three boring newsletters in a row, your readers will start to think you write boring books. M. J. Rose beneficialbookbore share on social
Vera Caspary wrote thrillers - but not like any other author of her time, male or female. Her specialty was a specific type that she pioneered - the psycho thriller. M. J. Rose authorcasparyfemale Change image and share on social
Recognize that the great majority of us aren't trained actors and entertainers. Usually, it's not our faces, our bodies, our personas or our stage presence that sells our books. It's our stories, our visions and our voices. M. J. Rose actorbodybook share on social
Here's an idea: Spend two or three hours a day at least five days a week in front of a bookstore wearing a sandwich board with your bookcover on it while you chase and chat with anyone you can corral and who is willing to talk to you. M. J. Rose boardbookcoverbookstore share on social
Do send out a newsletter when you have a new book out or are going on tour. Also list relevant event dates and notifications of contests you are running. M. J. Rose bookcontestdate Change image and share on social
I'm realistic about my career as a novelist. I'm certainly not a superstar and far, far from a household name, but I feel successful. M. J. Rose careerfeelhousehold Change image and share on social
Don't use your advance to buy an antique sports car, diamonds by the yard, or a bottle of wine from Thomas Jefferson's cellar instead of investing in your book. M. J. Rose advanceantiquebook Change image and share on social