Posts Tagged ‘Book’
4 Common Misperceptions About Self-Publishing Authors Need To Change NOW
I was talking with a publisher friend the other day about some of the scariest (and saddest) delusions many self-published authors believe about having a successful book. Here are a few I hear all the time. Let’s deconstruct. IT’S SO EASY Yea, sooooo easy. Please. I’m grateful that when I decided to self-publish my first…
Read MoreHow 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 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 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…
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.…
Read MoreTaking Aim With Targeted Mailing Campaigns by guest @jimmoorman
Please welcome back to the blog marketer IRL and author Jim Moorman (Jamaican Flowers)! He continues his discussion on marketing by discussing targeting. My last article on target marketing focused largely around working to discover to whom you’ll be selling your books. What demographic or group of people will be the ones interested in…
Read More4 Top Tips To Help You Understand KDP Select
4 Top Tips To Help You Understand KDP Select Are you an author who is trying to decide whether to do KDP Select, or who has done it with unsatisfactory results? I want to share my experiences with you. Please note this is my opinion only (along with solid research). Feel free to disagree. First…
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