I'm thrilled to welcome THE WATERSHED YEAR author, Susan Schoenberger, to Women's Fiction Writers. I first met Susan on Backspace, but really became acquainted with her when she wrote How a Christian Publisher Found My Mainstream Novel for STET: The Backspace Blog. We're all so concerned with finding the right niche for our books -- and you know what? Sometimes the niche just finds us! All … [Read more...] about How The Right Book Cover and Title Can Help Women's Fiction Cast A Wider Net
Why I Want My Women's Fiction Published By A Traditional Publisher
Some people work out in a gym. Some people work out at home. Some folks want to power walk with headphones. Some want to sweat to the oldies. Some want the support of a workout buddy or personal trainer. Some want fancy machines and some just want a mat in front of the TV and Jane Fonda leg warmers and a headband (who me?). If you do either of them right, one method isn't better than the other … [Read more...] about Why I Want My Women's Fiction Published By A Traditional Publisher
A Visit From Author Jennifer Weiner (need I say more?)
I'm verklempt. Does Jennifer Weiner even need an introduction? Ok, I'll stop gushing so you can start reading. Jennifer Weiner is a multi-published women's fiction author. She's here at WFW because at the core of most published authors is the memory of wanting to be published. In this interview, Jen offers us her trademark witty insight on writing, publishing, social media and more. Many … [Read more...] about A Visit From Author Jennifer Weiner (need I say more?)
Is Truth Really Stranger Than Women's Fiction?
From settings to relationships to emotions, women's fiction taps my heart and imagination because it takes what I know and puts it through a strainer so I'm left with just the juicy bits. Because real life has boring parts and boring parts don't belong in novels. When I read or write something that makes me pause, I hit my "believe" button. For me, this happens a lot with male characters in … [Read more...] about Is Truth Really Stranger Than Women's Fiction?