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How Much Money is Enough to Make from Your Writing? by guest @colleen_m_story
When asked how much money they want to make from their writing, most writers would probably say, “As Much As Possible!” But there are consequences to that answer that you may not have thought about. Being more precise about your desired writing income can make the difference between enjoying a long and successful career and…
Read MoreHow To Write On Medium and Be Successful by Guest @ShauntaGrimes
What you need to know going into Medium, even if you’re not a new writer. I know a lot of writers. In fact, it often feels like just about everyone I know is a writer of some kind. And even if they don’t identify themselves as writers, I just see the writer in everyone. I…
Read MoreGraphic Design Secrets To Enhance Your Author Platform With @PaulineWiles
What’s the secret to a great author platform? Many, not the least of which is attractive graphic design which draws the reader in. @PaulineWiles explains.
Read MoreThe 30 Scariest Author Website Mistakes And How To Fix Them By Guest @PaulineWiles
I recently had the pleasure of taking part in the Wednesday evening #BookMarketingChat hosted by BadRedhead Media. Our topic was easy updates to refresh your author website. To prepare for the chat, I visited the sites of several writers, including those who have left comments here in the past. I figured I would snoop around…
Read MoreThirteen Myths About Social Media for Writers Busted by guest @CaballoFrances
As I meet writers online and at writer’s conferences, I hear misconceptions about social media. I’ve kept a list of them and decided to debunk these myths for you one-by-one. Let’s get started. Social Media Is Hard to Learn This is the misconception that I most frequently hear among writers, especially authors who are about…
Read MorePodcasts are Trending. Here’s How to Start Now
Podcasts have steadily gained popularity over the past few years with more people looking for on-the-go entertainment as they multitask through hustle and bustle of daily life. #BookMarketingChat (read our entire Book Marketing Chat summary here) guest Rachel Moore shared her tips for authors looking to start their own podcast. Podcast Format The first step…
Read MoreThis is Why Authors Shouldn’t Do it All by guest @evatopialit
What’s better? To be a jack of all trades or to specialize in a particular skill? Naturally, there are arguments for either choice depending upon the circumstance. Let’s say you’re an athlete and have suffered torn cartilage in your knee; you’ll want to consult with an orthopedic surgeon. After all, they’re experts at what they…
Read MoreThis is Why Keywords and Metadata are Important for Book Sales
During a recent #BookMarketingChat (join us any Wednesday, 6pm pst/9pm est), we discussed “ebook metadata” and the importance of using keywords. A few folks asked what exactly that term means. While we were able to give a brief answer to that question during the chat, I figure we could certainly expand on what metadata is, and how…
Read MoreInterview with @LornaSuzuki, Indie Author of Movie-Optioned ‘The Imago Chronicles’
I am honored to have bestselling indie author Lorna Suzuki here today! She’s not only a terrific author, her books have been optioned and are currently being made into a Hollywood movie. I couldn’t be more thrilled for her. Here’s her story: 1) Lorna, please share with us a little background about your bestselling…
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