By Tara Dwyer Selling products online can be a great way to earn extra cash. There are many proven ways to sell digital products fast in today's world—quality matters. However, how you promote your products is the critical piece to a successful business. Soon, you'll reap the benefits of receiving passive income from home. There are several ways to sell, from building … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Six Proven Ways To Sell Digital Products Like Ebooks Faster
An Interview With Susan Wingate, Author of Hotter Than Helen
When Georgette's old friend, Helen comes back to Sunnydale, the town begins to sizzle. Is Helen attracted to Hawthorne Biggs, Georgette's new beau or is it just Georgette's imagination? But when Helen goes missing, all seems lost. Will they find Helen dead? Does Hawthorne truly have Georgette's best interests at heart? HOTTER THAN HELEN is a psychological women's suspense that … [Read more...] about An Interview With Susan Wingate, Author of Hotter Than Helen
Writing for Different Mediums, and Getting Screen Deals
It's an exciting time to be a writer. There are so many possibilities. In addition to books, there are podcasts (scripted and non-scripted), audiobooks, and TV shows, and there are more pathways these days to each of these mediums. Book-to-screen deals are not new but TV and streaming have changed the industry. The LA Times has an interesting piece about eight people … [Read more...] about Writing for Different Mediums, and Getting Screen Deals
3 Ways to Step Up Your Book Marketing
I'm on a roll with marketing related posts lately. For this post, let's get back to books specifically. Sometimes, when it comes to marketing, it's helpful to have some big goals and then break things down into smaller, easier to manage, tasks. With that in mind, here are three ways you can step up your book marketing. 1. Spruce up your book sales page Especially your … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Step Up Your Book Marketing
5 Lessons Learned From Roy Chapman Andrews
“If we are to understand our world of today we must know its past.” —Roy Chapman Andrews If you know of Indiana Jones, then you know Roy Chapman Andrews: the explorer, adventurer, and naturalist who was indirectly the inspiration for Indiana Jones. Andrews is well known for his expeditions to the Flaming Cliffs of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, where he and his team found … [Read more...] about 5 Lessons Learned From Roy Chapman Andrews
Writing Content People Want to Read
Let's talk about writing, and how to write content (whether it be books, articles, or even marketing copy) that people will want to read. Start with your goals. Kindlepreneur has a great guide on goal setting. The gist is to figure out your big project goal, and then break it down into smaller, more manageable steps. Then create a system so you're accountable for achieving … [Read more...] about Writing Content People Want to Read
Preparing for an Extended Leave (When You Work for Yourself)
My husband and I had an exciting summer, starting with welcoming our first baby into the world! We took the last 4 months off to take care of her and now we're back from our parental leave. Since we work for ourselves, producing our weekly dinosaur podcast, we ended up working a lot of extra hours in the months leading up to her birth to make sure our podcast was still going … [Read more...] about Preparing for an Extended Leave (When You Work for Yourself)
An Interview with H.H. Leonards and Dr. LaDonna Boyd
This past June 19, R.H. Boyd Publishing, which was founded by formerly enslaved Dr. Richard Henry Boyd and recently celebrated 125 years of printing and publishing, released Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus: Life, Lessons, and Leadership. The book is a collection of vignettes and pieces of wisdom from the author H.H. Leonards’ friendship with Rosa Parks. The two became friends in … [Read more...] about An Interview with H.H. Leonards and Dr. LaDonna Boyd
Guest Post: Is Podcast Advertising Worth It?
By Farlyn Lucas Have you ever gone for a walk, a drive, or even done chores around your house and thought to turn on a podcast? You’re not alone. Insider Intelligence highlights how “demand for on-demand audio has increased” and “in 2022, the number of monthly US podcast listeners will increase by 6.1% year-over-year to 125 million.” The podcast industry is undoubtedly … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Is Podcast Advertising Worth It?
Guest Post: 5 Tips for Success in Online Transcription
By Cris Mark Baroro If you're an author and you're looking for a way to get your words out there, you might be thinking about having them transcribed. But why? Here are a few reasons why it's worth it: You can use the transcriptions as a basis for creating other products, such as audiobooks or ebooks, which can help you monetize your writing even further. Transcription … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 5 Tips for Success in Online Transcription
20+ Cool Content Projects and Products to Inspire and Help You Build Content
Every once in a while, I like to highlight cool projects and products I've bookmarked. Here are the latest. Enjoy! Microscopya: The website says it all. A "science-themed video game taking players on a journey through the molecular world inside the cell, with hand-drawn illustrations and puzzles based on real scientific concepts. This project aims to highlight the depth, … [Read more...] about 20+ Cool Content Projects and Products to Inspire and Help You Build Content
Inspirational Publishing Success Stories and Ideas For Monetization
There is no such thing as overnight success. It takes a lot of time, dedication, and hard work, and yes, some days can feel harder than others. But the result can be worth it. To help stay inspired and motivated, here are some recent success stories and ideas for monetization. I also recommend reading Michael La Ronn's "Reinventing the Path to Success" post, which talks about … [Read more...] about Inspirational Publishing Success Stories and Ideas For Monetization
Time for Writing: Finding Courses, Critique Groups, and Editors
I don't know about you, but I've got several unfinished manuscripts and a long list of story ideas. I'm finally setting aside time to work on my writing, which is both exciting and a little daunting. With that in mind, here's a round-up of helpful articles and resources if you find yourself in the same situation. Writing Tips All stories have backstories. Readers don't need … [Read more...] about Time for Writing: Finding Courses, Critique Groups, and Editors
Setting Writing Goals and Other Writing Tips
When you're writing a book, there are a lot of things to keep in mind: character development, strong scenes, a plot that moves forward with each scene, etc. This applies to both fiction and non-fiction writing. Writing Tips Joy E. Rancatore offers some helpful tips about how she kept track of her timelines and characters in her various writing projects, to make sure … [Read more...] about Setting Writing Goals and Other Writing Tips
7 Ways Podcasting and Marketing Are The Same
Originally posted on LinkedIn. Edited and updated here. What do podcasting and marketing have in common? A lot more than you may think. Both involve: Collaboration: People are important! Whether you're working with other podcasters, interviewees, marketers, product managers, or sales people, you should agree on goals and roles and learn to work well together. … [Read more...] about 7 Ways Podcasting and Marketing Are The Same
