Posts by Deborah L. King
Books for Authors
Winter 2026 recommendations: Every writer’s journey is shaped not only by practice, but by the voices that guide them along the way. The following books have earned their place as essential reading for authors because they speak to both the craft of writing and the mindset required to sustain it. On Writing by Stephen King blends…
Read MoreWriting Aftermath
You’ve finished your story. You’ve workshopped it and had it professionally edited…twice. You’ve practiced pitching it at conferences and gotten good feedback. Now you’re ready to send that baby out into the world. But how?
Read MoreMeet new board member Rick Parks
Hello! I’m Rick Parks, a new board member for Bookcamp. My interest in writing has its roots in the stories told my grandfather, who was born in 1892 in the Cumberland Gap area of Virginia.
Read MoreCraft talk: Point of View
Certain genres lend themselves toward particular points of view; for example, chick lit or cozy mysteries are often told in first person to bring the reader in close for a shared experience. Who should tell your story? And how? How many different people need to share themselves with your reader and why? Consider your story: Which…
Read MoreMeet New Board Member Ekta Garg
Ekta joins the board in December 2024. Hello, everyone! My name is Ekta Garg, and I’m thrilled to join the board of directors for Bookcamp. Here’s a little about me. Following the completion of my MSJ in magazine publishing from Northwestern University, my career in niche publishing started in 2005 when I became the editor…
Read MoreMeet New Board Member Mary Chase
Mary joins the board in December 2024. Hi! I’m Mary Chase and I’m excited to be a new board member for Bookcamp. I’ve been writing my whole life in one way or another. When I was little, my dad and I would make up stories together, and, as a parent myself now, one of my…
Read MoreMeet New Board Member Michael Braun
Michael joins the board in November 2024. Hi! I’m Michael T. Braun, and I’m proud to be the owner and editor-in-chief of Orange Hat Publishing and our imprint Ten16 Press. I have a BA in English literature and an MA and PhD in communication science, all from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to purchasing Orange…
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