Letters From Libby James
I help writers strengthen their writing and creative practice, navigate the publishing world, and turn their art into an act of rebellion.
Book marketing is hella important… and I hate doing it.
November 1, 2024 Real talk: to be a career writer, the journey is not just about crafting beautiful, compelling, and mind changing stories, it also includes navigating the world of marketing. Ugh I know right. Blah. On your journey you hear about all these techniques that worked wonders for other writers and then they totally fall short for you. What’s the friggin’ deal? How do you forge your own path to success without getting discouraged when these marketing tips don’t work for you? Look at...
Creative Ritual Sacrifice
October 25, 2024 I never imagined I would like living in the North Woods. The weekends I spent here in the summers of my youth couldn’t end fast enough so that I could get back to the Twin Cities. My identity has been rooted in being a city girl. I’ve always been drawn to the romantic idea of a little cabin in the woods where I could write, but I’ve always also been very aware of how much I hate bugs and how afraid I still am of things lurking in the dark. I came here because I didn’t have...
Remember The Rebel Newsletter? It’s back! (Sort of…)
When I decided I was leaving my husband, I sent you a letter stating I was quitting. Remember that? I was dumping everything connected with my old name. I was dumping The Rebel Newsletter. I was dumping my books. In grief I wanted to dump my entire life. Six months later, I have walked that back in some ways. I went a little crazy that first month and wanted my old name dead, never to be mentioned again (ok I still want that, but…) but I am also proud of the work I have done for years as that...
I help writers strengthen their writing and creative practice, navigate the publishing world, and turn their art into an act of rebellion.