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About Ellen Gable Hrkach

I'm an award-winning author, editor, self-publishing book coach, publisher, fasting advocate, NFP teacher, and ghostwriter who lives in Canada.

Entries by Ellen Gable Hrkach

Vice President’s Column

January 1, 2012/0 Comments/in Catholic Writing and Publishing/by Ellen Gable Hrkach

Do you make resolutions for the New Year? One resolution that I would encourage all CWG members to make is to write more. Anne Faye, in a recent CWG post, talks about the value of finding 15 minutes a day to write. Whether it’s a journal, blog, essays, articles, short stories, a play, a non-fiction […]

Self-Promotion…or the Strangest Place I’ve Ever Sold A Book

December 12, 2011/0 Comments/in Self-Publishing/by Ellen Gable Hrkach

Since a self-published author doesn’t have a publisher to promote them, it’s important to take every opportunity to promote oneself. Keep copies of your books in your car, always have business cards or book marks in your purse or wallet and…don’t be afraid to talk about your books. I’ve sold books to the insurance man, […]

Famous Self-Published Authors

November 14, 2011/2 Comments/in Catholic Writing and Publishing/by Ellen Gable Hrkach

Are you a self-published author or thinking of becoming one? Well, you are in good company. Here is a list of authors and the books they self-published: Remembrance of Things Past, by Marcel Proust; Ulysses, by James Joyce; The Adventures of Peter Rabbit, by Beatrix Potter; The Wealthy Barber, by David Chilton; The Bridges of […]

Working With An Editor

October 10, 2011/11 Comments/in Catholic Writing and Publishing/by Ellen Gable Hrkach

All authors need an editor. Self-published authors should not publish a manuscript without hiring a competent editor to improve and polish it. For the purposes of this article, an editor is someone who suggests changes in overall plot, setting, characters and theme. I am not talking about a copy-editor (although copy-editors are important). Before I […]

CWG Board News September 30

September 30, 2011/0 Comments/in Catholic Writing and Publishing/by Ellen Gable Hrkach

As Vice President of the Catholic Writers Guild, it is my responsibility to share board news on the fifth Friday (whenever that occurs). Last Friday on this blog, in sharing what the CWG Board discussed at our recent Skype meeting, Karina said, “Officer Elections are in November! We discussed it and we will stay on […]

The Personal Approach to Marketing Your Self-Published Book

September 12, 2011/2 Comments/in Self-Publishing/by Ellen Gable Hrkach

Because self-published authors don’t have a publishing company to help them promote their work, it’s important to take the initiative in marketing. Connecting with your fans on a personal level is a great way to market. This can be done through attending conferences as well as interacting with them through your blog, facebook or other […]