No One True Way: My Publishing Journey

June 21, 2021November 22, 2021 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 4 Comments

A few weeks ago, my editor and I finished the content edits on my debut novel, CAMBION'S LAW (City Owl Press, Nov. 9, 2021). My book is now headed to copy edits and things are really kicking into gear. I recently got a sneak peek at the cover, and it is looking gorgeous. I'm planning … Continue reading No One True Way: My Publishing Journey

My Top Five Pitch Wars Revision Lessons

February 5, 2021November 22, 2021 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 2 Comments

February 1 marked the end of the Pitch Wars revisions period for the 2020 cohort. After two and a half months of hard work, I had rewritten about 70% of my manuscript, eliminated at least five minor characters (RIP) and three unique settings (subsurface ocean planet, someday I will return to you!), completely reworked two … Continue reading My Top Five Pitch Wars Revision Lessons

New Year’s News and Notes

January 4, 2021November 22, 2021 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ Leave a comment

It's been a busy and eventful few months for me, and as a result I haven't had time to update my blog! Which means I have a backlog of news that I really should have posted here, but if you follow me on socials at all you probably know what's going on. Here's a little … Continue reading New Year’s News and Notes

#PitchWars 2020: This Year Feels Different

Image: A woman's face deconstructed into spheres (Salvador Dali painting). Text: Pitch Wars 2020 Galatea's Paradox

September 28, 2020November 22, 2021 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 3 Comments

Yesterday, I submitted my adult space opera GALATEA'S PARADOX to my chosen Pitch Wars mentors.

#WriterInMotion Week 5: Final Thoughts

September 5, 2020November 22, 2021 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 1 Comment

Well, that's a wrap! The Writer in Motion 2020 blog project draws to a close this week, and though I'm now swamped with revisions for Pitch Wars (not to mention wedding planning) I have to say that I'm a bit sad that this communal adventure in story-telling and editing is over. A month ago when … Continue reading #WriterInMotion Week 5: Final Thoughts

#WriterInMotion Week 4 – Final Draft: The Witch of Blue Ridge

August 29, 2020November 22, 2021 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 7 Comments

Our Writer In Motion journey is drawing to a close. Not to sound like a broken record, but I am so happy that I joined in with this blog project! I benefited so much from the opportunity to connect with fellow writers, the experience of receiving and giving CP edits, and the privilege of reading my cohort's beautiful stories.

GIDEON THE NINTH and Queer Authorial Courage

August 25, 2020November 22, 2021 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 1 Comment

I finished reading Tamsyn Muir's electrifying debut novel last weekend and I've been thinking about it ever since.

How to Design a Novel Aesthetic with Canva

August 21, 2020November 22, 2021 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 2 Comments

It's not as hard as it looks to create a beautiful image set that hypes you and potential readers up for your book project.

Pitch Wars Prep: Lessons from 2019

August 18, 2020November 22, 2021 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ Leave a comment

I wasn't chosen. I didn't get any requests. Here's why I'm glad I participated - and why I'm excited to try again.

#WriterInMotion Week 3 – CP Edit: The Witch of Blue Ridge

August 16, 2020November 22, 2021 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 2 Comments

Week 3 is already upon us! My critique partners and I started this round a bit early, as we all had our self-edited drafts ready to go. I'm so grateful to my CPs for their help in this round of the Writer In Motion event. I was nervous about the process, since this was my first time doing the event, but I had no reason to be. In fact, everyone I've met and interacted with through WIM has been incredibly kind, talented, and friendly.