Author Archives: Wolf Hoelscher

About Wolf Hoelscher

Wolf Hoelscher is a writer and editor with 15 years in publishing. He created Pubmission.com as a way to rethink the submissions process and to make it easier for publishers to find the writers who match them best. You can also select Wolf as an Editor Coach on Pubmission.

Wednesday Writing Exercise: Be Shameless

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Wolf Hoelscher

This week, your task is simple. I won’t tell you to grab your manuscript and go streaking on the quad. I won’t even tell you to go out and create a Facebook account. Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing Exercise: Write for Love or Money?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Wolf Hoelscher

Do I do the things that I know will generate cash to pay the bills? Or do I sacrifice a few of those precious hours for doing what I truly I thought I was always meant to do: fiction writing? Continue reading →

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Do you start your story in neutral?

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Wolf Hoelscher

We as readers (and editors) don’t need you to lay everything out for us before we get started. Throw your story into gear before you write your first word. Continue reading →

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Friday Writing Exercise: Some Writing Resolutions

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Wolf Hoelscher

What are your writing goals? Make them attainable, and make them goals you don’t have to rely on others to hit. Continue reading →

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StarVision Membership Revoked

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Wolf Hoelscher

I hope this holiday season is finding you well. This week, I was excited to welcome an India-based company as a new publisher member on our site. However, though StarVision Press stated in their application, on their website, and in … Continue reading →

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December Writer of the Month: Jason Pisano

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Wolf Hoelscher

Jason Pisano’s submission in Pubmission’s general database caught my eye not just because he has an incredible life story, but because he seems to have so much fun telling it. Continue reading →

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Friday Writing Exercise: The Christmas Song

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Wolf Hoelscher

Writers reference songs in their writing all the time. Why not try your hand at some holiday songwriting and see how original you can be? Continue reading →

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Is Instant Gratification Bad for the Book (and Baby) Business?

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Wolf Hoelscher

Is delayed gratification a thing of the past? Are Kindles and E-books and sonograms sapping the magic from our lives? Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing Exercise: Write Your Book Cover Copy

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Wolf Hoelscher

Before you even send out your first submission—even before you finish that first draft—write cover copy for your book. Write to persuade. Continue reading →

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Getting Published in the Age of E-Books: Workshop in Asheville, Dec. 7

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Wolf Hoelscher

Aspiring authors in WNC can find out what their publishing options are by taking the “Getting Published in the Age of E-Books” workshop offered by Pubmission and DIY Tech Geek. Continue reading →

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The Inside Scoop on Acquiring Books for One of the Big Six

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Wolf Hoelscher

Former HarperCollins acquisitions editor Gabe Robinson talks about how surprise successes and strong backlist titles share a common ingredient: quality writing. Continue reading →

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Featured Pubmission Writer: Noelle R. Andrews

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Wolf Hoelscher

Pubmission writers who receive 4- or 5- star Editor Ratings on Pubmission are featured here on our blog and on the Pubmission home page. Noelle Andrews received four stars from one of our editors for her submission titled The Aftermath … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing Exercise: The Elevator Haiku

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Wolf Hoelscher

Can you convey to editors and agents the essence of your masterpiece in the time it takes you to soften a stick of butter in the microwave? Continue reading →

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Submissions 101: Five Ways to Build an Author Platform with Google

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Wolf Hoelscher

Fiction writers (and you know who you are): The wallflower bit won’t cut it these days. If you want to dance, you’ll have to get out there and show off your talents. Continue reading →

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Pubmission Editor Profile: Ingrid Carson, Facilitator to the Creative Process

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Wolf Hoelscher

“I really love serving as a facilitator to the creative process, knowing what to say to encourage the writer, and how to suggest changes that will strengthen the work at the same time.” Continue reading →

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What’s Your Publishing Value Proposition?

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Wolf Hoelscher

If you’re a new independent publisher wondering how to generate quality writing submissions, the first thing you need to do is define your value proposition. Continue reading →

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Is Your Elevator Speech Muzak to Editors’ Ears?

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Wolf Hoelscher

Post your elevator speech on our Facebook wall at any time, and we’ll try to respond to each one as best as we can. (And we encourage you to contribute feedback as well.) Continue reading →

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Pubmission Editor Profile: Margaret Marchuk Helps Authors Promote Their Books

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Wolf Hoelscher

In this age of publishing where authors are expected to do more of the marketing legwork for their books, Margaret Marchuk is a tremendous asset to the Pubmission writers who use her as an Editor Coach. Continue reading →

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Use Pubmission without Leaving Your Website

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Wolf Hoelscher

Now the transition to online submissions via Pubmission can be virtually seamless thanks to our new Pubmission Portal code. Continue reading →

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Introducing the Pubmission Bookshelf!

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Wolf Hoelscher

Free advertising for your books on our site! Our Publisher Members can now showcase up to 3 of their publications on Pubmission’s Bookshelf at no charge. Continue reading →

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