Have you ever wondered what it takes to get published? Athina Paris has all the answers!
As both a writer and editor-in-chief for RockHill Publishing, she knows what makes a book attractive. Athina and I chatted about her experience in both professions.
As a writer, Athina focuses on character development as a way to carry a story forward. All of her 4 published books are in the Romance category, so we discussed how every story is really a love story. She also shared:
● Why Romance is a positive genre
● How to balance traditionally male and female traits such as assertiveness and softness in characters
● Why it’s important to write down ideas as soon as they come
● Why most authors are multitaskers
As editor-in-Chief, Athina works hard on finding great new books worth being published. She revealed the 3 key elements that make a great book:
1. Writer’s desire - as a writer, you should be interested in whatever the book’s theme is
2. Publisher’s standards - that includes plot continuity, character development, as well as grammar and punctuation
3. Readers’ expectations - any writer wants to reach as many people as they can; follow the current trends and research your reader’s interests to create a bestseller!
Athina is a wonderful, shy, and well-spoken woman who is so obviously in love with her craft! She has so much to share and teach, speaking with her was a delight!
You can check Athina’s books here: http://authorathinaparis.com
Visit RockHill Publishing LLC: https://rockhillpublishing.com
You can also book a spot with Corine La Font on her radio show “Between The Lines”: https://wiseintro.co/corinelafont
