OCTOBER 17, 2024 by KEVIN BACHAR (GUEST BLOGGER)
I first transitioned from documentary film narration to writing feature screenplays. Then the Writers Guild of America struck in May 2023, bringing the screenwriting world to a halt. Rather than work on a screenplay that might be shelved during the strike, I decided to give writing short stories a shot. By September, I had written enough short stories for my first collection. Sticking with my style of incorporating personal experiences into my writing, Dread was a look at the dark side of nature, a collection of horror and suspense tales that you’d never find in a David Attenborough documentary.
I had a book, and now I needed a plan. Launching books is like making first impressions: You only get one shot at it, so how would I make sure I got it right? Below are some of the paths I followed to get me to my final destination: a successful book launch.
