An ancient Mayan artifact, smuggled into Los Angeles, unexpectedly alters three lives in bizarre ways. Gray, an aspiring artist struggling to provide for his family, Claire, his insomniac wife, and Ashley York, a wealthy socialite striving to make it as a real actress, find their paths crashing together, their dreams and their very identities threatened. Meanwhile, Saul … [Read more...] about An Interview with Arthur Swan, Author of The Encanto
An Interview With Cindy Wang Brandt, Author of You Are Revolutionary
You have what it takes to change the world! This is the empowering message parenting author and podcaster Cindy Wang Brandt wants every child to hear and embrace. In this inspiring picture book she speaks to every child who sees injustice in the world, revealing that they already have inside themselves everything they need to make big, transformative change in the … [Read more...] about An Interview With Cindy Wang Brandt, Author of You Are Revolutionary
Guest Post: Strategies for Getting Published as an Independent Writer
By Jori Hamilton Going with a publishing house may offer the ability to get in front of a larger crowd, but at what cost? If your story is mangled by editors and publisher demands on the way to publication, the final product can end up completely different than the book you set out to write. Self-publishing offers an alternative that, while less splashy, allows you, the … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Strategies for Getting Published as an Independent Writer
An Interview With Robert Scott Thayer, Author of Kobee Manatee: Climate Change and The Great Blue Hole Hazard
Kobee Manatee and his seafaring pals, Tess the seahorse and Pablo the hermit crab are swimming from the Cayman Islands to Belize to help his cousin Quinn clean up plastic litter at her new, all-veggie underwater bistro called Quinn’s Seagrass Café. On their Caribbean journey, they encounter harmful effects of climate change and plastic pollution, along with several other … [Read more...] about An Interview With Robert Scott Thayer, Author of Kobee Manatee: Climate Change and The Great Blue Hole Hazard
Guest Post: 5 Proven Tips to Set Your Brand Apart From Your Competitors
By Ronald Gabriel Everybody has a brand. When you say you are a ‘coffee lover’ or an ‘avid reader’, you are establishing traits that everyone around you associates with your brand. Similarly, your author brand is how people identify you as an author. It is everything; from your requirements, and standards, to your voice, and opinions. Your brand identity is the story you … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 5 Proven Tips to Set Your Brand Apart From Your Competitors
Guest Post: 6 Reasons Why Authors Should Start a Podcast
By Pospos Roque As an author, reaching out to your current and potential readers can be challenging. You might have tried everything, from attending book conventions to book readings. Nothing seems to work with you until you found podcasting. If you are wondering, “Why should I start a podcast to market my work?” Let me introduce what a podcast is and the advantages of … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 6 Reasons Why Authors Should Start a Podcast
Guest Post: Content Marketing Tips: How To Effectively Tell Your Brand’s Story
Quick editor's note: As an author, you have a brand. So don't be afraid to tell your brand's story! By Emma Dittmer Today’s effective content marketing strategies revolve around the concept of storytelling. While content marketing has always been about adding value beyond selling a product or service, telling a brand’s story in a significant, meaningful way has certainly … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Content Marketing Tips: How To Effectively Tell Your Brand’s Story
Guest Post: Creating a Productive Writing Environment
By Jori Hamilton As a writer, few things are likely as important to you as where you write–except, maybe coffee and your hard drive. Having an effective and productive writing space is crucial to your career success, but it’s also important to your overall well-being. You might switch up your space from time to time, heading to your favorite coffee shop (there might be a … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Creating a Productive Writing Environment
Guest Post: How to Get Readers on a $0 Budget
By Giacomo Rotella If you’re an author, you need a solid marketing strategy to boost the visibility of your brand and grow traffic to your website. Fortunately, in 2021 there are many advertising ideas you can use for free. As a self-publisher, you can take advantage of one of many free advertising ideas to promote your business with no money. If you wrote an ebook, … [Read more...] about Guest Post: How to Get Readers on a $0 Budget
A Round-Up of Kindle / Amazon Resources and News
It's been a while since I've done a round-up of Amazon-related resources. There's a lot of interesting news and insights out there, so here goes: Amazon Advertising "How a KDP author helps other writers increase their book sales" on Amazon Advertising Bryan Cohen runs the Amazon Ad Profit Challenge, where he teaches really effective tips for using Amazon Ads to sell your … [Read more...] about A Round-Up of Kindle / Amazon Resources and News
87 Resources To Help You Launch Your Own Podcast
If you've been reading this blog for a while, then you know my husband and I produce a weekly dinosaur podcast. After 6 years of making the podcast, we're now working on a comprehensive course to teach other people how to make podcasts. By the way, what stage of podcasting are you in? Click here to take our quiz! For now, here are some additional resources to help you, … [Read more...] about 87 Resources To Help You Launch Your Own Podcast
Guest Post: A Professional Writer’s Guide to Networking
By Jori Hamilton For many writers, the goal is to be recognized as a professional. But, whether it’s a creative writer, scriptwriter, poet, journalist, fiction writer, novelist, or another type, moving forward with a career in professional writing requires a long-term commitment and willingness to do things that help you grow. It’s important to note that how you establish … [Read more...] about Guest Post: A Professional Writer’s Guide to Networking
Guest Post: Effective Ways to Market Your Ebook to Boost your Brand
By Irfan Ak Ebooks can do wonders for your brand! Ebooks help you garner qualified leads, build your email list, drive traffic to your website, help you engage with your audience, provide value to your customers, and even establish yourself as the ultimate voice of authority in your niche. However, the problem isn’t crafting compelling content that solves the pain-points … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Effective Ways to Market Your Ebook to Boost your Brand
Guest Post: 3 Things All Authors Should Do Before Publishing Their Books
By Crave Books For many first time writers, the idea of simply getting something written down can be a daunting task. However, once the manuscript has been approved by your publishing company, it is time to sell your writing. Publishing your written work is a major accomplishment. While it can feel amazing to get your writing out there, it can also be stressful if you … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 3 Things All Authors Should Do Before Publishing Their Books
An Interview With Francine Falk-Allen, Author of No Spring Chicken
As we age, we all begin to have physical difficulties to contend with. In No Spring Chicken, Francine Falk-Allen—a polio survivor who knows a thing or two about living with a disability—offers her own take on how to navigate the complications aging brings with equanimity (and a sense of humor). The handbook is divided into three sections: Part I is a jaunt through accessible … [Read more...] about An Interview With Francine Falk-Allen, Author of No Spring Chicken
