I am the author of two collections of poetry, What Moves the Sun and Among the Hierarchy of Angels. I worked in editing for many years, both in-office and freelance. I live in the Bronx, New York, in a house with a garden near a large park with a lake, similar to the setting of many stories in What Moves Through Time.
In today’s digital age, authors have a tremendous opportunity to connect with readers and build a loyal fan base through social media and online platforms. Crafting a strong author platform and cultivating a polished online presence is essential for reaching a wider audience, fostering engagement, and establishing yourself as a credible author. In this post, we’ll delve into effective strategies for building an author platform on social media and share tips for polishing your online presence to captivate readers and industry professionals alike.
Quinn Jamison has lived in the same house in Pennsylvania since she was born. Her family is the most important thing in her life, and she is very close with her sisters and parents. Quinn has been dancing from the time she could walk and discovered her love for writing and books along her journey of being a dancer. She enjoys writing historical romance the most but sometimes explores other genres. She devotes her hours to the creation of her books and plans to write many of them. The Art of Time is her first novel, written in three months when she was sixteen during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dre Hill is an artist, storyteller, and apple juice enthusiast from Fort Worth, TX. He graduated from Drury University in 2021 with a BA in Animation and Writing, where he reignited his childhood passion for the written word. He has many English professors to thank for that. He published his first two chapbooks, i love you means nothing through Alien Buddha Press and Melanin: Black through GutSlut Press in 2022. When not creating, Dre is often snuggling with his puppy Jet while watching Marvel movies. Find Dre at @drehillart on all platforms. His website is drehillart.com.
Writing a book is a labor of love, a creative journey that requires dedication, perseverance, and a deep understanding of the craft. As an author, you pour your heart and soul into the pages, carefully crafting a story that you hope will captivate readers around the world. However, once the final sentence is written, a new chapter begins—the path to publication. Navigating the complex world of publishing can be overwhelming, which is where a publishing consultant becomes an invaluable ally. In this article, we will delve into the role of a publishing consultant and explore how they can help authors achieve their publishing goals.
Eileen “Ike” West is an accomplished writer and educator with an M.A. in Communications from Michigan and a B.A. in Speech and Psychology from Minnesota. Ike’s writing career started when her first opinion page was published at age twelve. She continued writing throughout her life, with magazine and journal articles and two novels appearing across North America and Europe. Her writing is often inspired by special causes like holistic health, women’s justice, and other issues related to equality. When she’s not writing, Ike reads, lectures, and enjoys the out-of-doors and time spent with her family.
Aspiring authors often dream of penning captivating novels or impactful stories, but many struggle with consistency and discipline in their writing endeavors. The key to turning these dreams into reality lies in the establishment of a writing routine. In this article, we’ll explore the art of developing a writing routine that works for you, offering insights and strategies to help you embark on a fulfilling and productive writing journey.
Umar Siddiqui is a voracious Disney fan and fashion aficionado. He earned his BA degree from the University of CA, Riverside, and his MA degree in Mass Communications from Cal State Northridge. He loves writing, reading, going to Disney and the beach, and dabbles in working out. He plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Social Work. His books include Weightless, Woven Words, a mental health-related poetry book, and Float Your Boat, a self-help book. His book Candid About Couture is currently in production.
Danny Freeman is a former mathematics educator and school district administrator. He was born in Dallas and grew up in Houston. He has since lived in Arkansas, England, Vermont, California, Louisiana, and Utah. He now lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his partner. He has written a second gay-themed young adult novel and is busy editing it for potential publication.
A great part of being an Atmosphere author is the opportunity to be part of the Author Connect program. After the publishing of my book, Home at the Office: Working Remotely as a Way of Life, in 2021, I was connected with other recently published authors through Atmosphere’s Author Connect. Since then, I have enjoyed giving and receiving support and encouragement to the authors in my group. In this blog post, I would like to share a few of the benefits of being part of Atmosphere’s Author Connect.
Aspiring authors often dream of seeing their work in print, but getting a manuscript published involves more than just hitting the “submit my manuscript” button. From perfecting your writing to navigating the right time for submission and understanding the financial…
Jeffrey Marshall is a writer, novelist, and poet from Scottsdale, AZ. He’s the author of five books, including the novels Squeeze Plays, Little Miss Sure Shot, and Undetected. Undetected and Squeeze Plays were named ShelfUnbound Notable 100 Indie books in 2020 and 2022, respectively, and Squeeze Plays also was named a Book Excellence Award winner in 2023. A retired journalist and the former editor of two national business magazines, Marshall has freelanced for more than thirty publications as varied as The New York Times, High Country News, and Tail Fly-Fishing Magazine, and his short fiction has appeared in online magazines like Bright Flash Literary Review, Ariel Chart, and Vocal.com, among others. A short story he wrote took first place in the 2022 Arizona Authors competition.
Chandler Myer published his first novel, Jayne and the Average North Dakotan, winner of the Literary Titan GOLD Award, at age 57, following a 35-year career as a professional musician. The book is based on his short story, That Night I Ran the High Heel Race, published in the Medium publication Prism & Pen. He has been published in Bear Creek Gazette and Medium publications Rainbow, An Idea, and Atheism101.
Alanna (rhymes with Hannah) was born and raised in Nottingham, England. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Classics and a Master’s in International Relations, and currently lives, works, and salsa dances in Barcelona.
As a writer, choosing the right narrative perspective can make all the difference in the success of your book. The point of view (POV) can shape the reader’s experience, evoke emotion, and convey the story in a way that resonates with your audience. So, how do you choose the right POV for your book? Let’s take a look at the power of point of view and how to make it work for you.
In the topside world, I teach academic writing to people who are learning English at Kapiolani Community College in Honolulu, HI. In the river that flows beneath, I am a writer, a photographer, and a collage artist.
A.D. Vancise grew up in a small Canadian farming town. She has one (now all grown up) daughter, three dogs, and two cats. She enjoys working out, volleyball, gardening, all kinds of music, books—many, many books—and, of course, writing.
Writers spend so much time waiting on others—for outlets to accept or reject our work; for editors to send notes; for readers to post reviews—that sometimes we’re reluctant to ask for what we want. Independent authors need to be proactive. Always keep in mind how you can turn a potential interaction into an opportunity for outreach about your work.
David Rogers Jr. started his writing career with second place in the Heroes’ Voices National Veterans Poetry Contest. He has published further poetry in Metonym Journal, Voices De Luna, and for the San Antonio Water System. Most recently, a creative non-fiction essay appeared in Fossil News: The Journal of Avocational Paleontology, and poetry in Voices de la Luna. 2020 saw the publication of his anti-war memoir Peaceful Meridian, and in 2022 his first novel, The Lay-off House, was released to the world. He lives outside Denver, Colorado.
Gloria Mattioni is the author of the multi-award-winning novel California Sister and an award-winning feature writer contributing to mainstream publications around the world. She also published the narrative non-fiction Reckless – The Outrageous Lives of Nine Kick-Ass Women, Dakota Warrior – The Story of James R. Weddell, and four previous books in Italy. She’s been, among other things, an investigative reporter, a human rights activist, an animal rescuer, and a magazine editor. She was born in Milan, Italy, but moved to Los Angeles in 1992. She still lives in California with her husband and part-time live-in granddaughter, conjures six impossible things every morning before breakfast, and travels much.