Vicki Hinze © 2000-2011 Q. I read that before looking for an agent a writer should have 5-7 manuscripts ready to sell. Is that right? I've only written two so far and maybe I...

Vicki Hinze © 2003-2011 Q. How do I know when a book is finished and ready to be submitted? It’s a common question—for multi-published authors who work on tight deadlines and for...

Vicki Hinze © 2003-2011 If you thought writing what you feel driven to write would keep you from getting tangled up in what some call the "writer’s curse," odds are you’ve...

Vicki Hinze © 2003-2011 Most writers try to be diplomatic and cautious of what they say publicly. Many like to help others and enjoy sharing what they know. Yet a disturbing...

Vicki Hinze © 2003-2011 Q. I have a mss ready to be submitted, but I've run into a question on word count. I type in Arial, as I find it more attractive and easier to read than...

Vicki Hinze © 2003-2011 Is it hardest to be: • A new writer? • An experienced aspiring writer? • A newly published writer? • Or a multi-published writer? I'm hoping you have your...

Vicki Hinze © 2000-2011 I've been writing and selling historical romance novels since 1988 and making a good living. Some years better than others, but always able to support...

Vicki Hinze © 2003-2011 What is Point of View (POV)? It is the perspective through which readers will experience the story. From the inception of the story idea, the writer makes...

Vicki Hinze © 2003-2011 My Best Practical Advice 1. Write stories in which you have a personal, emotional investment. 2. Write only works you love; others are a waste of your...

Vicki Hinze © 2000-2011 What suggestions do you have about deciding where to send a manuscript? I know of several publishers who have done books sort of like what I have written...

Vicki Hinze © 2003-2011 Preparing a Pitch Vicki Hinze © 2002 After my first RWAmerica conference years ago, I discovered that I could pitch my novel to editors/agents face to...

Vicki Hinze © 2000-2011 What do you think of publishers who publish on demand? Is it worth the money? Do they really try to get your book out there or do they just say that to...