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Nov212023
Protected: So how’s the new book series doing, Miss Gail?
Jun192023
What is an author style guide? How about a style sheet?
In putting together a pronunciation guide post and video for my science fiction series (aliens make everything complicated, including language) I realized I’ve never talked about what a style guide actually is (for us fiction writers, I mean). I started to amend that post with an end note on this subject, and then realized I […]
Jun72023
10 Best Ways Readers Can Support Authors They Love
So your favorite author has a new book out! Yay! How can you best support them and their book and continued career writing the things you want to read? 1. Buy the book I hope this goes without saying but buying the book legally is the single most supportive thing you can do for your […]
May262023
The Heroine’s Journey Webinar with Gail Carriger presented by Writing the Other
This is the all day immersion intensive that my book The Heroine’s Journey is originally based off of. I only do this full online seminar ONCE A YEAR. But I do do it in person at occasionally writers conferences that may be near you. Next Heroine’s Journey Seminar in 2024: When: To come via Writing […]
May112023
Protected: New Reader Discoverability Data
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Feb272023
Protected: Dear author, your Amazon experience is about to get even worse
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Oct12022
The First Book Description I Ever Wrote for Soulless’s 13th Birthday
Today Soulless turns 13! A teenager at last. She came out October 1, 2009. Erm would we say came out? Debuted perhaps? Made her entree into society? Not every author writes their own book cover copy (also call book descriptions or blurbs), Gentle Reader. I happen to be one of those who often does (all […]
Dec212020
Citations & Online Sources for The Heroine’s Journey Narrative Structure
Technically speaking this is for listeners of the Heroine’s Journey audio book. I didn’t want to force you to go through my narrator, Starla, reading you a bunch of citations and such, so I am including them here instead. These appear in the print and digital editions of the book. Here’s a sample of the […]
Nov232020
All About The Craft of Writing with a NYT Bestselling Author (Video)
In which I go into how the sausage is made for #NaNoWriMo, Gentle Reader. I take writer’s questions and reveal all my deep dark secrets. You know I don’t talk craft often, so this is your chance. And here is the video! Questions Answered At the Beginning Jules: What do you find most challenging […]
Oct72020
Heroine’s Journey: For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Culture Special Extras
Nonfiction is, I must say, a great deal more nerve wracking than fiction. Your support is appreciated. I really hope that if you’re intersted in why you enjoy my book hugs and other comforting books like them, you’ll give The Heroine’s Journey a try. The Heroine’s Journey: For Writers, Readers and Fans of Pop Culture […]
Sep282020
Sample That Tasty Book: The Heroine’s Journey Table of Contents & Introduction
Dearest Gentle Reader, Those of you who know me well, know that I like to give out a sample of forthcoming books to tempt readers’ appetites. Nonfiction is a pretty alien beast for me, but I still thought you might like a look-see. So here, without further ado is the Table of Contents of The […]
Sep142020
Heroine’s Journey Cover Art
A little while ago I released the Heroine’s Journey: For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Culture. Shall we talk about the cover? This time… nonfiction? The thing about covers is they need to do a ton of work for a book. A fiction cover needs to signal genre, tone, voice, and author brand, as […]