Archive for July 2013
The ‘Secret’ To A Successful Virtual Book Tour by guest @PandoraPoikilos
Please welcome Pandora Poikilos, owner of Orangeberry Book Tours. People either aren’t familiar with the book tour concept or don’t quite understand it, so I asked Pandora to share her insights! The ‘Secret’ to A Successful Virtual Book Tour by Pandora Poikilos Ever since self-publishing has become accessible, author services have also become increasingly…
Read MoreA Champagne Business Plan on a Beer Wallet by guest @JoeGiacalone
A Champagne Business Plan on a Beer Wallet By: Joseph L. Giacalone “Fail to plan, plan to fail,” is a maxim that I lived by in my nearly 21 years in the NYPD. If I didn’t work out every detail ahead of time, it could cost me or someone else their life. Not…
Read MoreFiction vs Nonfiction: Which Is Easier To Write?
I laugh when people say writing nonfiction is easier than fiction. There is nothing easy about writing, period. I tweeted that earlier this week and while most people agree, there are several MFA types who argued that writing fiction is much more difficult because an author must understand the mechanics of writing, the craft…
Read MoreCan We Ever Benefit From A Flame War? I Say…Maybe.
Is it possible to actually benefit from engaging in a flame war? I’ve always said no. The professional in me says walk away, take it off the net, block or avoid. Negativity doesn’t help anyone. And that’s been my story every since entering the fray back in 2008 when I started my author blog, RachelintheOC.com.…
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