Posts by Rachel Thompson
How Much Can Hybrid Authors Make? by guest @steenaholmes
There have been a few posts lately regarding how much Indie Authors should expect to make. Have you taken time to read them? You should – they are eye-opening and very insightful. The main theme you’ll hear is that this isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme and despite the large volume of books now available today for…
Read MoreDoes Negativity Work As Motivation For Writers? Maybe.
‘Your work is unfit for publication.’ About two years ago, I removed myself from a very difficult ‘collaborative’ effort with some other authors. The statement above came from someone in the group and I’ll be honest, it stung. I’m not here to name names — that’s not something I do and besides, what’s the point? (I’ve…
Read MoreHow Much Can Indie Authors Realistically Make? with guest @LizSchulte
***** Hello. My name is Liz Schulte and I am a self-published author of mystery and paranormal romance. I recently read Rachel’s article about what a self-published writer can realistically make. I have been publishing for around three years and this past year (in June) I became a full-time writer. I find when I tell…
Read MoreThe Writing Process by guest @lisettebrodey
THE WRITING PROCESS How my life experiences have shaped the way I write One of the most common questions people have for writers is “How does your creative process work?” Writers aren’t exempt from wanting to know the answer to this. In fact, they may be the most curious group of all when it comes…
Read MoreCrowdfunding for Self-Publishing Authors by guest Justine Schofield (of @pubslush)
I loved this article and had to share it with you. Credit: Originally published in Self-Publishers Monthly (Sept-Oct 2013) http://www.selfpublishersmonthly.com, used by permission. Crowdfunding is a new concept that can aide aspiring writers who are hoping to self-publish. Crowdfunding allows writers to raise funds for publishing in the pre-publication phase, while also gauging the initial market for their…
Read MoreInterview with Author @MarniMann
I am honored to have fellow Booktrope author Marni Mann here today! Here’s her story: You write both erotic romance and literary fiction. What drew you to writing in both genres? Memoirs Aren’t Fairytales was a book I had to write. It literally kept me awake every night, consumed every thought, and squeezed my soul…
Read MoreTarget Marketing for Authors – Email Marketing by guest @jimmoorman
Please welcome back to the blog marketer and author Jim Moorman (Jamaican Flowers)! He continues his discussion on marketing by discussing email marketing. If you’re like me, you siphon through a dozen or more “spam” emails every day. Some are emails to which I’ve subscribed and many others are unsolicited. A few, however, are emails…
Read MoreWhy Do I Need an Editor by guest @JanieJunebug
By Janie “Junebug” Goltz Greetings, BadRedhead Media Fans! Rachel has asked me – an editor – to write about why writers need editors. I was a strong believer in editors even before I became one. When I was getting my bachelor’s degree in English, I worked as a grader for a professor. I tutored his…
Read More6 Tips To Help Protect Your Social Media Accounts From Hackers
What is up with all the social media hacks this week? I know it’s been bad for a long time, but several author friends have been hacked just this week alone — and it’s getting worse. How can we prevent this? We can’t. It’s really up to Twitter and the other sites to get serious…
Read MoreMy Experience As A Successful Self-Published Author by guest @TerryTyler4
Please welcome author Terry Tyler to the blog today. Terry has built a successful online presence in a short amount of time and she’s sold several thousand books. Terry hails from the UK, so if you don’t know what ‘whinge’ means, it’s like whine for us. No, not wine. __________________ Hello, BadRedheadMedia readers! When Rachel…
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