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Do I Need an Author Platform to be Published? by Guest @IolaGoulton
Unpublished writers often want to know if they need an author platform in order to be published. As with so much in the publishing business, the answer is yes and no. Or no and yes, depending on your point of view. We live in an age where anyone with a computer and an internet connection…
Read MoreHow to Boost your Readership with Guest Blogging by Guest @SmartAuthors
Everyone says you should start a blog to increase your readership. The trouble is, it can be hard to know what you should blog about, finding the time to blog is challenging, and you’re not convinced it will actually help you sell books. Will Blogging Increase My Readership? Writers often ask if they should blog…
Read More10 Things You Need To Do Before Contacting a Publisher by Guest @SydeFyre
Congratulations! You’ve completed the manuscript you’ve slaved over for weeks, months, or maybe years and are ready to begin seeking out your publishing path. The publishing industry is massive. With resources like Draft2Digital, Smashwords, IngramSpark, and KDP all accessible, it’s entirely possible for an author to pursue publishing their book on their own. Many terms…
Read MoreHow to Declutter Your Book Marketing by Guest @PaulineWiles
Do you remember when Marie Kondo burst into our lives with her compelling bestseller, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up? The thrill of decluttering swept through many of us, as we experienced the pleasure of keeping only the physical possessions that “spark joy.” But what about your book promotion? Have you considered it could be…
Read More5 Amazing Ways To Break The Writing Rules by @BarbaraDelinsky
Write about what you know. This has always been Rule #1 in novel writing. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard it, I’d be rich without having to write in the first place. And following this rule makes sense. Writing about what you know brings authenticity to one’s work. Lord knows, it’s…
Read MoreWriters: Did You Win? Find Out Now! #NaNoProMo Week Four
Writers, Did You Win? This is it, writer friends. The end of the #NaNoProMo trail. The final winners. I hope you’ve learned as much as I have this month from my incredible guests! I’m so grateful for their generosity in giving up their time and expertise to all of you. Before I go sleep for…
Read MoreHere Is the Secret to Being a Successful Writer
Regardless of how you publish your books, articles, or blog posts, the secret to being a successful writer is not anything pie in the sky or full of inspirational goo-gah. (Besides, I’m not the kind of person to spray glittery sunshine up your you know what, so here’s the real deal.) Here’s the big secret.…
Read MoreHow to Create a Book Marketing Roadmap by Guest @Beth_Barany
Why Market Our Books? We writers want to be read. Otherwise, why would we publish our work? Well, it is so gratifying to hold the book and see it on the shelf. But it’s the readers’ joy in reading is what it’s all about. Otherwise, why publish? To be read, we must market our books.…
Read More5 Reasons Authors Should Market Themselves With Email by Guest Conor Kelly
Email We love it, we hate it. We like to complain we get too much of it, but we’re also addicted to our inboxes. If you’re an author who’d like to build a following, sell more books, and be seen as the go-to person in your industry, then this article will show you how –…
Read MoreHow to Pick a Bestselling Title by Guest @BarbaraDelinsky
Your novel is done and you’re ready to start hyping characters and plot on social media, which is the current marketing tool of choice, right? Only in part. Social media is important. Same with building hype with blog endorsements. Before you get to those, though, you need a good title. Studies suggest that the average…
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