Ravenhawk Books

12/26/2025

I saw this post in one of the groups we follow:

"Am struggling to get inspiration to continue writing a story I started, what do I do?"

--STOP wasting your time attempting to write. A writer's "inspiration" comes from within. As well as the motivation, discipline and persistence it takes to succeed, not to mention talent. A writer recognizes their inspiration from life and then interprets what they see, hear, feel in the written word. If you can't figure that out on your own, you are wasting your time and energy on a pursuit that will never come to fruition. Do something else, something that you are passionate about, because if you are not passionate about writing you will never possess the "inspiration" it takes, to be a writer.

12/24/2025

12/22/2025

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Check out our Spring 2026 Catalog; link in bio.

Cover photo is Pierre-Louis Pierson’s Scherzo di Follia, a portrait of the Contessa di Castiglione, who is the subject of Benedetta Craveri’s The Contessa (June).

12/17/2025

If you self-publish does the manufacturing company you select really matter?

Yes, and depending upon your marketing goals. the book's format; genre, trade, mass-market, hardcover, audio or virtual, the company you choose could be critical to your pending success. Don't get too caught up in glitzy promises and fancy websites; the most expensive or best "persuader" may not be best for you. Tread carefully in these murky waters.

--Write well, market smart and prosper.

12/11/2025

The Queen of Horror.

12/09/2025

Feeling overwhelmed? A little puzzled or perplexed by all the ads claiming they will turn your into a "bestseller?" They really can't do anything for your that you can't do yourself with some effort on your part. Remember, there are no guarantees no matter how much money you spend. All the techniques you need to know have been posted here, many times. Peruse and find them. --Write well, market smart and prosper.

11/29/2025

The effective letter format, revealed....

11/29/2025

Posted a few accredited Literary Agents and Editors, again.

--Write well, market smart and prosper

11/29/2025

11/27/2025

Another Holiday Season, may I say, I hope all of you have a It's been quite a year, new endeavors for Ravenhawk Books and new digs; --The Sassy girl is being a Princess today and not being any help in the kitchen to prepare and cook our feast. Well I suppose I must forgive my little ... I'm reading so many posts on self-publishing, many questions, which company to use... As I have encouraged many times before, exhaust all possibilities of landing a traditional publishing agreement before you consider the investment of ... That option will always be there. Research our page for lists of accredited and for your ... and please remember: Nothing is wrong with dreaming of a bestseller, most all authors including myself, have done that; you can’t achieve a bestseller unless you try, can you? No. Yes, try, give it everything you can, within reason. Although, here is a dose of reality you should consider: Throwing money at a book will not necessarily result in sales, nor will glowing reviews. You can invest $250K in marketing your book and it still may not sell. There are always what we call the “X” factors of bookselling that can at any time jump out and bite you in the ass, and there is nothing you can do about it. I’m not saying, don’t spend money, just understand, folks; it is a crap shoot, at best. So do NOT invest any more than you could afford to lose at a casino. We’ve been at this since 1988, we’ve had successful books, and we’ve had losers that should have sold but did not. –Write well, market smart and prosper.