At least we hope it stops here — because that’s the plan. So how do we get from hope to plan to book sales? Where’s the marketing goose that lays the golden eggs? Last December, a very interesting piece appeared in the Wall Street Journal . After having her manuscript rejected by several publishers and more than 100 literary agents, first-time author Darcie Chan took matters into her own hands. At the time the article was written, she had sold over 400,000 books. When any unknown writer creates this kind of success, we need to sit up and take notice. What is she doing that we are not? Check out the article at the link below, and then tell us what you think. How could you adapt her marketing strategy to your book? This is a very short post because I really want you to  read this article . It could make a huge difference in the success of your books — as well as the size of your bank account. Linda Lane and her editing team mentor and encourage writers at all phases o...