Archive for May 2020
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Unpublished writers often want to know if they need an author platform in order to be published.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…
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