Author Archives: Nora Profit

Bland Beginnings: Are You Guilty? Try Writing a Great Lead Line

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Nora Profit

A powerful opening sentence is the hook that captures interest and compels a reader to enter the story. Powerful openings create excitement, anticipation, and a desire to know more. It’s the author’s promise of a good story. A good lead … Continue reading →

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The Real Truth about the Query Letter

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Nora Profit

You may hate to hear it, but writing is not all about craft and creative insights. The truth is that becoming an author is probably 80% writing craft and 20% marketing. The glitch in this ratio is that if the … Continue reading →

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The Facts Are In: Authors With a Following Make Money Going It Alone

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Nora Profit

The Wall Street Journal reported (October 31, 2011) that there are two author camps making money self-publishing; established authors and new authors with a following. New writers are often under the mistaken idea that the biggest hurdle to becoming a … Continue reading →

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Heading to Artoberfest

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Nora Profit

Next week we kick off the first literary event for Chico’s month-long celebration of the arts. Our first event promises to be exciting. Our lineup of authors for our author panel discussion “Must Love Books” is diverse and interesting.  We’re … Continue reading →

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