Archive - Before and After the Book Deal

Craft from the Couch: Episode 03 | M.L. Rio

In which Courtney talks to international bestselling author M.L. Rio about deadlines and time management.

Jul 24

Leaving room for the unexpected when it comes to publishing success

With regard to having a book out in the world, what you can not hope for might be just what you need

Jul 17

Reported memoir: a case study

A close reading of Lyz Lenz's THIS AMERICAN EX-WIFE shows us the components and cadence of reported memoir

Jul 10

The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire #21: Courtney Maum

"I have no problem putting my truth down on the page, but knowing that the real people in my book weren’t going to like that truth was extremely…

Published on Memoir Land • Jul 3

June 2024

Stuff from all over...plus a major giveaway!

Introducing the nine writers joining me at Turning Points in New Mexico; an invitation to Raise the Rumpus; plus a three-book giveaway!

Jun 28

Making art inside delicious darkness

An argument for not knowing your metrics versus knowing them.

Jun 26

Adding intrigue and urgency to your writing- the narrative time crunch continued

Part 2 of 2 of our deep dive into time constraints.

Jun 19

Friday meet and greet: Introducing some of our subscribers!

Today, we're meeting Virginia, Amrapali, Tracy and James. Plus, a new giveaway opportunity for subscribers!

Jun 14

Introducing the narrative time crunch, and how it can add urgency + intrigue to your writing

Part 1 of 2. Plus an invitation to share examples of your favorite times constraints.

Jun 12

What I've learned from my two years on Substack - Plus an anniversary sale!

The good, the bad, and the ugly. Plus, an anniversary sale! New subscribers can enjoy 20% off a year's subscription to "Before and After the Book Deal."

Jun 7

May 2024

My Glossary of Craft Terms...explained

From "violin lines" to "seven dollar words," I explain the terms I have invented to help improve your writing in practical and achievable ways.

May 29

Open call for material: What's wrong with your book?

Tell me what's got you stuck with your project and you could win a free workshop!

May 24

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