Ericka McIntyre
Half Outlaw: A Conversation with Alex Temblador
Hello dear readers! Today I'd like to share a conversation I recently had with one of my favorite authors, Alex Temblador. Her latest...
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Ericka McIntyre
- Nov 3, 2021
- 3 min
“It’s Hard to Be a Person”: A Conversation with Brett Newski
Hello dear readers! I love discovering great new books. And just this past week, I found this one: It’s Hard to Be a Person: Defeating...
Ericka McIntyre
- Oct 20, 2021
- 1 min
Join Me at the 40th Annual Kentucky Book Festival!
Hello dear readers, Sorry for the overly excited-sounding headline to this post; I assure you the feeling is genuine. Next month,...
Ericka McIntyre
- Jul 21, 2021
- 4 min
“Make Your Own Magic”: A Conversation with Leah Weiss
Hello dear readers! Later this month, I'll be in conversation with the incomparable Leah Weiss for the Mercantile Library. I have raved...
Ericka McIntyre
- Jun 30, 2021
- 3 min
“The Goal Is Emotional Truth” —A Conversation with Simon Van Booy
Hello, dear readers! Next month on July 13th, I'll be having a conversation with writer Simon Van Booy for the Mercantile Library. In...
Ericka McIntyre
- Jun 16, 2021
- 1 min
July Events at the Mercantile Library
Hello dear readers! Wanted to give you a quick update today on two events I am doing with that Cincinnati treasure, the Mercantile...
Ericka McIntyre
- May 12, 2021
- 3 min
Let's Talk About Memoirs!
Hello dear readers! While much of my work involves editing fiction these days, I also work a fair amount on memoirs. I am writing my own...
Ericka McIntyre
- Apr 28, 2021
- 4 min
13 Great Resources for Self-Publishers
Hello dear readers! I get so many questions from people who plan to self-publish their work. I am always happy to answer them, too. (And...
Ericka McIntyre
- Apr 7, 2021
- 6 min
The Dos and Don’ts of Pitching Like a Pro
So you want to write for magazines and websites…great! Writing articles can be an excellent way for authors to promote their work, build...
Ericka McIntyre
- Mar 3, 2021
- 5 min
Who Do You Stand For?
See that lady snuggling little me in that photo over there? That's my Gran. She always said, "If you don't stand for something, you'll...
Ericka McIntyre
- Feb 24, 2021
- 3 min
Celebrate Your Wins, Big and Small!
It occurred to me this morning that it's been a year this week since I holstered my red pen as Editor-in-Chief at Writer's Digest, and...
Ericka McIntyre
- Jan 27, 2021
- 2 min
Platform Building for Authors: What Is It and Why Is It So Important?
Hello dear readers! It is Wednesday, which means I am back on my YouTube channel, talking books. This time, I tackle platform...
Ericka McIntyre
- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
Don't You Dare Skip Proofreading!
Hello dear readers! It's Wednesday, which means I am over on my YouTube channel, talking about books. This week I am talking about the...
Ericka McIntyre
- Dec 9, 2020
- 2 min
Why Professional Book Design Matters
Hello dear readers! It's Wednesday, so that means I'm over on my YouTube channel, talking about books! This week, I'm explaining why you...
Ericka McIntyre
- Dec 2, 2020
- 1 min
Hiring and Working with Freelancers
Hello dear readers! It's Wednesday, so I am back on YouTube. This time, I'm talking about hiring and working with freelancers on your...
Ericka McIntyre
- Nov 18, 2020
- 2 min
What Are All the Different Types of Editing, Anyway?
Hello dear readers! It's Wednesday, which means I have made a new YouTube video for you all! This week, I am answering a question I get...
Ericka McIntyre
- Nov 13, 2020
- 3 min
Self-Pub Author Spotlight: Julian Thomas
I recently interviewed Julian Thomas, creator of the graphic novel Black Heart, and principal at Vanguard LLC, a new indie comic...
Ericka McIntyre
- Nov 11, 2020
- 2 min
Getting Beta Readers for Your Work
Hello dear readers! After a week's hiatus we are back over on my YouTube channel! This time we're talking beta readers. When do you get...
Ericka McIntyre
- Oct 28, 2020
- 3 min
What Are Your Goals for Your Work? Write Them Down.
Hello dear readers! As promised, I've uploaded a new video to my YouTube channel today. You can find it here. What am I talking about? I...
Ericka McIntyre
- Oct 9, 2020
- 2 min
My Advice on Publishing Your Own Book
Hello dear readers! I know that this summer was not...what we wanted or expected. But for me at least, it was not all bad (and I hope it...
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