When it comes to publishing, self-publishing can be a great option for authors. However, when self-publishing, you have to think of yourself as running a business. That means taking into consideration things like the cost of publishing (editing, design, marketing, etc.) and what the price of your book will be. And when pricing your book, remember to factor in how much other … [Read more...] about Do You Want To Sell Print Books? A Quick Overview of Considerations and POD Platforms
Finding More Readers with Author Freebies and Landing Pages
By now, you've probably heard all about the benefits of having your own email list. It's a way to connect with readers and fans. You can let people know when you're releasing a new book or having a sale. You can work with your superfans and create a Street Team to help you launch your next book. You can ask readers for feedback, or see if people are interested in your next book … [Read more...] about Finding More Readers with Author Freebies and Landing Pages
An Interview with Gary Slaughter, Author of WWII POWs in America and Abroad
Little has been written about the six million people interned in prison camps around the world between 1939 and 1945. We are aware that the Allies and the Axis powers held one another’s armed forces as military prisoners of war (POWs). The Axis powers also confined millions of civilian prisoners in death or concentration camps. In addition, the Axis imprisoned Russians, Slavs, … [Read more...] about An Interview with Gary Slaughter, Author of WWII POWs in America and Abroad
An Interview with Christopher Parker, Author of The Lighthouse
Something strange is happening in Seabrook. The town's lighthouse–dormant for over thirty years and famously haunted–has inexplicably started shining, and its mysterious glow is sparking feverish gossip throughout the spooked community. Amy Tucker is only visiting for the night and has no plans to get caught up in the hysteria, but that changes when she meets Ryan, the … [Read more...] about An Interview with Christopher Parker, Author of The Lighthouse
Guest Post: How Journaling Can Stimulate Your Creativity and Enhance Your Other Writing
By Lisa Tener a. Don’t you love it when you sit down to write and the words flow with ease? b. Don’t you hate it when you sit down and feel stuck? As writers we want more "a" and less "b". Journaling can be the perfect catalyst for writing that flows. The Creative Effects of Journaling Where do I start? Journaling can be a writer’s superpower. Journaling can: … [Read more...] about Guest Post: How Journaling Can Stimulate Your Creativity and Enhance Your Other Writing
An Interview with Clark Burbidge, Author of StarPassage: Book Four, Cyber Plague
Mike Hernandez and the Coleman twins return, but just when the friends think they have the Star of Passage, it’s riddles, and Orion’s Belt figured out, they discover a new relic. All of Tim and Martie’s rules are tossed aside when Tocho, a member of the Native American Shoshoni tribe which roamed the Rocky Mountains, knocks on Callie and Courtney’s Astoria,Oregon door with … [Read more...] about An Interview with Clark Burbidge, Author of StarPassage: Book Four, Cyber Plague
Guest Post: A Guide to Hiring a Ghostwriter for Large Writing Projects
By Jori Hamilton The main author of a novel is usually the one that gets the most credit and attention. But, what most people don’t realize is that that one author on the front cover of the book may not be the only one involved. It can take authors an average of 4-8 months to complete a book, and they require a lot of help during that time to get it ready for publication. … [Read more...] about Guest Post: A Guide to Hiring a Ghostwriter for Large Writing Projects
Starting and Growing a YouTube Channel
Having a YouTube channel is a great way to reach out to your audience, and potentially earn money. You can repurpose content you've already created in to videos, or create new, short videos for your niche. There's a lot of great advice on how to grow a YouTube channel. Content Marketing Institute highlights having a compelling intro, doing keyword research (YouTube is a … [Read more...] about Starting and Growing a YouTube Channel
Guest Post: 7 Simple Social Media Tips for Successful Authors
By Porter Gale Gone are the days when authors relied on publishers for handling the entire process. With an increase in self-publishing, it’s crucial to implement the right social media tactics for effective promotion. In this choice, every aspect of the book including writing, editing, packaging, marketing, etc. is handled by the writer himself. No author should … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 7 Simple Social Media Tips for Successful Authors
An Interview with Arthur Swan, Author of The Encanto
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
