By Kim Batchelor on Thursday, April 6th, 2017 in BookHive Corp, Novels, Research, Self-Publishing, Writing. No Comments
What are pen names?: A pen name, also known as a pseudonym, is a fake name that is used by an author when publishing their work. The result is that the author’s identity remains unknown until they decide to let the public know who they are. There are many authors who are more well known […]
By BookHive Admin on Wednesday, April 5th, 2017 in Advertising, BookHive Corp, Literary Agent, Novels, Writing. 1 Comment
Alright authors, do you have a completed, unpublished, polished manuscript? Are you ready to pitch it? Are you on twitter? (If not, why aren’t you??) Then get ready, because June 8, September 7, and December 7 of 2017 are the quarterly #PitMad events. So what is #PitMad? From 8:00am-8:00pm Eastern Standard Time, authors who meet […]
By Kim Batchelor on Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 in BookHive Corp, Self-Publishing. No Comments
Focused on getting professional reviews for authors, BlueInk Review is a valuable resource for those looking to publish a book. BookHive was able to get an interview with co-founder Patty Moosbrugger. KB: What is your background in the publishing and writing world? PM: BlueInk Review is run by two women with strong backgrounds in the […]
By Kim Batchelor on Friday, March 31st, 2017 in BookHive Corp, Novels, Writing. No Comments
There are many different approaches to take when attempting to write anything, be it a novel, or a play, or a poem, and so on. In this article I would like to outline briefly some of the writing styles I have encountered in my time in the writing community. Just for fun! The Straight Through: […]
By BookHive Admin on Saturday, March 25th, 2017 in BookHive Corp, Novels, Writing. No Comments
A week ago I was struck with the inspiration for a new novel (hallelujah!). As we writers know, this is a wonderfully exciting, coveted state to be in. I found myself seriously considering cancelling social plans to write. I’ve been bringing my laptop everywhere, just in case I find a few spare minutes to crack […]
By BookHive Admin on Friday, March 17th, 2017 in BookHive Corp, Novels, Writing, Young Adult. No Comments
My reading list always feels almost overwhelmingly long. Between book recommendations from friends and the New York Times and classics I somehow didn’t have to read in school, constantly updating to include new releases, I will probably never end up completing it. But thanks to the joy of reading and discovering new worlds in books, […]
By Kim Batchelor on Wednesday, March 15th, 2017 in BookHive Corp. No Comments
Ms. Jennifer Neal consumes books the way that most people consume popcorn at the movie theater. A Spanish teacher, teaching in Cairo, Egypt for the year, and hailing from Connecticut, Jennifer is an avid traveler. She has lived outside of the United States for over 20 years in Africa, Central and South America, and Europe […]
By BookHive Admin on Thursday, March 9th, 2017 in BookHive Corp, Literary Agent, Novels, Writing. No Comments
My literary agent Alyssa Jennette of Stonesong Literary Agency graciously answered the following questions for BookHive. She’s full of expert advice for authors seeking representation, killer book recs, and she’s an overall stellar person to know! Alyssa Jennette of Stonesong Literary Agency TG: What was your path to becoming a literary agent? AJ: My path […]
By Kim Batchelor on Friday, March 3rd, 2017 in BookHive Corp, Novels, Writing. No Comments
Good news! Christine Whitehead, who had previously tested her book on BookHive, has signed with Brower Literary. Christine is a native of New England, who practices law and is a lover of horses. Her upcoming book, Hemingway’s Daughter, is a historical fiction novel about the life of author Ernest Hemingway and his fictional daughter. In […]
By BookHive Admin on Monday, February 27th, 2017 in BookHive Corp, Novels, Research, Writing. No Comments
If you’re an author trying to go the traditional publishing route, you’ll need a literary agent. And to get a literary agent, you’ll need a query letter. So what is a query letter? It’s essentially a one-page cover letter for your manuscript. It’s NOT the synopsis – many agents will ask for that as well, […]