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
Guest Post: 4 Free and Effective Fiction Marketing Ideas
By Chandler Bolt Did you know that there are almost 50 million books available on Amazon? While that’s great news for readers, it represents a challenge for authors. With so many books vying for attention, how can you make sure yours stands the best chance of success? Marketing is the difference-maker for self-published authors. When carried out the right way, it … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 4 Free and Effective Fiction Marketing Ideas
Guest Post: How to Increase Reader Engagement When Promoting a New Book
By Heather Redding The U.S book publishing industry rakes in about 26 billion dollars every year. Even so, selling a new book is difficult if your target audience fails to engage with you or your content. For authors, reader engagement is one of the metrics by which they measure their book’s impact. It's the act of immersing oneself in a type of content and bonding … [Read more...] about Guest Post: How to Increase Reader Engagement When Promoting a New Book
Guest Post: Dialogue Tips – 476 Alternatives to “Said”
By Luke Palder A great story packs meaning into every word, painting the scene as vividly as possible for the reader. Every word should earn its place in the manuscript. English is jam-packed with vocabulary—in fact, it has a larger lexicon than any other language, likely because of its history of mixed Germanic and Romance roots. But what’s the point of having such a … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Dialogue Tips – 476 Alternatives to “Said”
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
Guest Post: 4 Easy SEO Tips for Writers and Authors [+Successful Examples]
By Ivelisse Rodriguez Search engine optimization (SEO) is an ever-important part of an author marketing strategy. The issue? Having a strong social media presence is emphasized over having an SEO strategy. Not only are social media platforms easy and familiar to use, they can expose a large audience to your work in a relatively short period of time. There’s no doubt … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 4 Easy SEO Tips for Writers and Authors [+Successful Examples]
An Interview With Simon Duke, Author of Postcards From Hell
A bomb blast at a Jacksonville, Florida hotel kills 18 people. It is the first of many bombings hitting cities like San Francisco, San Antonio, St. Louis and Cincinnati. A serial bomber has been at large for a year and the body-count has already risen to 42. Nicknamed "Hellbomber", he is unpredictable with the exception of the postcards he leaves at each scene: monuments … [Read more...] about An Interview With Simon Duke, Author of Postcards From Hell
Guest Post: Top 8 Platforms to Sell Your Ebooks
By Rob Davis “You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” This quote from Harvey Dent from the ever-famous “Batman: The Dark Knight” movie and comic is an apt representation of what an ebook goes through as it rests in your hard drive, waiting to be published and sold. As time passes, your ebook seems to get more ‘outdated’, not to … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Top 8 Platforms to Sell Your Ebooks
Guest Post: 5 Key Questions to Get to Know Your Kids
Allen Wolf is the author of You're Pulling My Leg!: The Ultimate Storytelling Game and You're Pulling My Leg! Junior: The Ultimate Storytelling Game. By Allen Wolf My wife and I helped our five-year-old boy, and seven-year-old girl ride their bikes when a stranger approached us on the street. “Are those your grandkids?” he asked with a smile. “No, I’m their dad,” I … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 5 Key Questions to Get to Know Your Kids
Guest Post: 4 Important Questions Authors Should Ask Before Querying Literary Agents
By Marissa DeCuir Your manuscript is prepped and ready to go, and now you’re thinking about seeking a literary agent so you can pursue traditional publishing. But where to begin? While there are plenty of helpful articles online about how to find an agent, many how-tos don’t answer some of the nitty gritty questions about what to seek out—and be wary of—during the … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 4 Important Questions Authors Should Ask Before Querying Literary Agents
Guest Post: Developing an ebook Writing Strategy — Update For 2020
By Rob Davis Back in the day, you only had to assume one role; that of a writer. Editors, proofreaders and publishers were those big agencies that would print your book and ship them to booksellers around the world, charging you hefty royalties in the process. However, the tide shifted on September 28th, 2011 with the release of Amazon Kindle, which ushered in a new era … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Developing an ebook Writing Strategy — Update For 2020
Guest Post: Devising a Guest Blogging Strategy—The Do’s and Don’ts
By Dave Brown Guest blogging is one of the most effective ways to divert traffic to your online business. Not only does it bring traffic from a wider range of audiences, it also imbues your site with authority. That’s something Google loves. Not only will that help you rank better, but also help get repeated traffic and gain customer loyalty. However, you need to have a … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Devising a Guest Blogging Strategy—The Do’s and Don’ts
An Interview With Michelle Moore, Author of A Mother’s Grace
The compelling story of heroic women across the country who, despite personal trauma, found grace in difficult times and transformed their personal adversity into pay-it-forward wins by founding nonprofits that help and sustain others, mother to mother. In the midst of environmental chaos, economic uncertainly, and an endless array of health issues, mothers remain the … [Read more...] about An Interview With Michelle Moore, Author of A Mother’s Grace
Guest Post: Is Employing Men Over Women a Nefarious Plot?
By Hristina Nikolovska Even though we live in the 21st century, employees around the world still face gender inequality. According to the latest statistics about women in the workforce, numbers are not in favor of women. For starters, the pay gap between men and women is 20%, and for every dollar that a man earns, a woman earns $0.82. These problems occur across … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Is Employing Men Over Women a Nefarious Plot?
An Interview With Dr. Tinita Kearney, Author of Lola Koala’s Travel Adventure
Lola Koala is ready to take your child on an adventure! Little ones (ages 2-6) who love to sit in laps, “read” lift-the-flaps, and explore will be enchanted with Lola Koala, a globetrotting adventurer. In this first book, Lola Koala’s Travel Adventures: Who, What, Where and Yes/No Questions, Lola takes little readers along on her travels, asks questions (interactive with a … [Read more...] about An Interview With Dr. Tinita Kearney, Author of Lola Koala’s Travel Adventure
