Annette’s Paper Trail

ARTICLES

These are some of the articles I’ve written about various writing and publishing topics. Click on the screenshot images to access the original articles.

Everything you need to know about how to write a nonfiction book proposal,
explained step-by-step.

How and who to approach to get online book reviews.

How do you pitch your story to an agent? This article outlines the best way to
target and approach agents at a writer’s conference.

Memoir, what is it and how do you write it?

Confused by all the publishing options out there?
Traditional publishing? Subsidy Publishing?
Self-Publishing? Independent Publishing?
This guide covers the pros and cons.

INTERVIEWS

These are some of the interviews I’ve done with authors and publishing industry professionals. Click on the screenshot images to access the original interviews.

Kyle Zimmer shares the story of her mission for promoting children’s literacy.

Judith Barrington, author of Writing the Memoir shares her insight about the craft

Hillary Carlip talks about how she discovered humor in found grocery lists.

Lori Alan shares her improv, voice-over, and comedy writing secrets.

Kelly L. Stone talks about how to make time in your life to write.

Wendy Kamenoff takes you backstage and into the world of spoken-word salons.

Kelly Love Johnson shows you how to break the glass ceiling
and find success at work.

Literary Agent Wendy Sherman talks trends and tells you what she
seeks in a debut writer.

Ann Kent, founder of Book Group Expo, creates an event for readers, writers,
and book lovers to celebrate the written word.

Barbara DeMarco-Barrett shares her writing tips to keep your pen moving.

Peri Poloni-Gabriel, Vicky Vaughn, and Brenda Hill share the details of how to work with a cover designer, interior layout designer, and editor.