Tag Archives: publishing
My Writing Process – Revisions
So someone asked me what my writing process is – especially as it relates to revisions. Here’s my answer: I start every day of writing by re-reading and revising what I wrote the day before. I have my grammar critiquers … Continue reading
2017 Royal Palm Litarary Awards
The results are in! At the 2017 Royal Palm Literary Award Banquet on October 21, Author William Speir won the following three trophies: 1st Place Published Historical Fiction: “Nicaea – The Rise of the Imperial Church” 2nd Place Published Historical … Continue reading
You Must Have an Agent, And Other Myths about Publishing
For years, I thought that the only way to get published was to be represented by a literary agent. The publishing industry perpetuates this myth – just look at how much Writer’s Digest talks about finding and keeping agents if … Continue reading
Announcement About The Publication of Two of My Novels
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Author William Speir is pleased to announce that, on 19 April 2015, he signed a contract with Progressive Rising Phoenix Press (www.progressiverisingphoenix.com) to publish his historical fiction novel, “King’s Ransom,” and his high fantasy novel, “The Kingstone … Continue reading
Something Nice To Say About My Publisher
It seems like no one has anything nice to say about anything or anyone lately. There is so much negativity out there that I thought it was time for someone to have something nice to say! Over the past several … Continue reading
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