Posts Tagged ‘Writer’
Top Ten List of Truths for Self-publishers Part One by @AP_Fuchs
Today I am pleased to have A.P. Fuchs on the blog to talk about his truths of self-publishing. I met Fuchs in Winnipeg this year and he is extremely knowledgeable about self-publishing. Check out some of his advice to self-publishers below! Self-publishing has been around for a long, long time. In fact, that’s how writers…
Read MoreHow to Get Your Book Banned – Q & A with guest @moha_doha
Today I am honored to have MohaDoha on the blog today to talk about how her book was banned. Here is her story: 1. So your book is banned…what does that mean? Every book that’s sold in most Middle Eastern countries needs to pass the censor’s approval. Usually this means that it has no sex,…
Read MoreInterview with Evan Jacobs of @Authorgraph
Today on the blog please help me welcome Evan Jacobs, the creator behind Authorgraph. Authorgraph is an amazing resource where authors can personally sign ebooks for their readers. Check out the interview below for an inside look at Authorgraph. 1. What gave you the idea to start Authorgraph? About 4 years ago I was at…
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 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 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 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 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 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 More10 Things I Wish I Had Known About Being An Author
10 Things I Wish I Had Known About Being an Author When I first started writing my author blog (about four and a half years ago), I had NO idea the extent of marketing I would have to do once I published my first book. Now that I’m three books in (all bestsellers), I’ve…
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