By Angelica Hartgers Let’s face it: Self-publishing a book can be costly, and this reality is what turns many aspiring authors away from this publishing route. But the truth is that self-publishing doesn’t have to be as financially burdensome as you might have been led to believe. If the idea of paying out-of-pocket for publishing services doesn’t appeal to you, don’t let … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 3 Creative Ways to Decrease Self-Publishing Costs
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Guest Post: The Complete List of Infographic Tools and Platforms (Updated for 2019)
By Andre Oentoro There are millions of content being published every day, in many different forms tooㅡ articles, videos, social media posts, and others. Some people like to read written blog posts, while others prefer something more visual like videos. Each has its own benefits. Words can explain something deeper and more throughout, while visual content attracts people’s … [Read more...] about Guest Post: The Complete List of Infographic Tools and Platforms (Updated for 2019)
Guest Post: Stop Killing Your Characters’ Parents!
By Mariah When was the last time you read a book or watched a movie where 1) at least one of the main character’s parents is dead, 2) dies suddenly, or 3) is slowly dying over the course of the movie. Chances are, that was pretty recently — painfully recently. When they want to give their character hardship or a tragic origin story, too many writers will knock off a parent … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Stop Killing Your Characters’ Parents!
Guest Post: How To Grow Your Audience And Sell More Books Using Social Media
By Autumn One of the biggest goals of an author is to get their thoughts and writings out into the world. Unfortunately, that’s impossible without an audience. So what can you do to grow your audience base and sell more books? These are some of the most successful strategies you can employ. Social Media If nobody knows about your book, you can’t expect them to buy it. … [Read more...] about Guest Post: How To Grow Your Audience And Sell More Books Using Social Media
Guest Post: Influencer Marketing Facts You Should Know
By Andriana Moskovska An infographic on influencer marketing—a tactic that can help boost book sales Nearly half of online users rely on influencer recommendations before purchasing a product. It’s no longer a question whether influencer marketing is effective or not. Instead businesses are learning how to strategically integrate it into their marketing … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Influencer Marketing Facts You Should Know
Guest Post: How to Write a Realistic Car Crash Sequence
By Mariah T. Writing a scene involving a car crash can be a little tricky. It's a dramatic event, and as such, if done poorly, it can look like a writer's attempt to lure the reader into having emotions through unresearched, unskilled and lazy methods. But you can write car-crash scenes to great effect if you understand your genre and do the work. The Setup The way that … [Read more...] about Guest Post: How to Write a Realistic Car Crash Sequence
Guest Post: The 4 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make When Entering a Writing Contest
By Emmanuel Nataf We all dream about getting published one day. But the road to seeing our names in print? That depends on how you choose to go about it. Some plunge in and start churning out a novel, while others may find themselves wandering down the e-zine alley. Still others might give up entirely and decide to work their way up in the publishing world a different … [Read more...] about Guest Post: The 4 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make When Entering a Writing Contest
Guest Post: 5 Steps to Finding Profitable Book Topics on Amazon
By Alexandria Evensen As an independent author you must fill two distinct roles—that of the creative, and that of the entrepreneur. If you’re reading this it’s probably safe to assume you’re not just writing for fun. You’re likely trying to shape a brand, create a passive income, or use your writing skills to promote an online business. Your writing topics should align … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 5 Steps to Finding Profitable Book Topics on Amazon
Guest Post: The Impact of Cloud Technology on The Publishing Industry
By Joe Peters Many of the changes in the publishing industry have been evident over the years. We’ve seen a significant shift from print to digital, where people are just as likely to read from a smartphone or computer screen as they are to buy a book from their local store. Digital Transformation Makes Publishing Easier The digital transformation of the industry has … [Read more...] about Guest Post: The Impact of Cloud Technology on The Publishing Industry
Guest Post: The Complete Guide to using Facebook to Market your Writing
By Naomi Nakashima Installing a well-planned and thought out chatbot can invite your audience to engage with your page in a whole new way. Naomi Nakashima goes into detail about the changes to Facebook marketing, including how building a chatbot into your Facebook strategy can help you connect with your audience. Below is an excerpt from Naomi's post. Using Facebook to … [Read more...] about Guest Post: The Complete Guide to using Facebook to Market your Writing
Guest Post: The 6 Best Tools for Video Marketing
By Candy Video marketing is an attractive, versatile, and extremely effective way to reach your target audiences. As all we know, the mother of all social networks, Facebook, has been strongly favoring video content in its news feeds. To help you create compelling, inspiring, and actionable marketing videos, I list some main video marketing tools that you should know. 1. … [Read more...] about Guest Post: The 6 Best Tools for Video Marketing
Guest Post: Writing An Epic Series
By Ron Glick Ron Glick is the author of numerous novels and three different ongoing epic series. In this post he outlines what it takes to write a successful continuous book series. I have always been told that there are three cornerstones that must be built as an Indie author if you ever wish to establish your brand—a library, consistency, and legacy. Basically, this means … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Writing An Epic Series
Guest Post: Writing and Illustrating a Children’s Picture Book
By David Hoobler David Hoobler is both the author and illustrator of the Zonk the Dreaming Tortoise series. In the post below he shares his creative process when it comes to writing, illustrating, and publishing his own books. My process… What the heck is my process. First I hit myself on the head with a hammer until an idea falls out of my ear. Then I pick up a pencil and … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Writing and Illustrating a Children’s Picture Book
Guest Post: 9 Tips to Help Ensure E-Book Success
By James A. Rose - InstantPublisher James A. Rose gives tips on how to be more successful when it comes to selling ebooks. Indie e-book publishing has exploded in the past five years or so and for good reason. It is the best method for new authors on a limited budget to introduce their book to as many potential readers as possible. Right from your home office you can upload … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 9 Tips to Help Ensure E-Book Success
Guest Post: Best Tips for Beating Writer Burnout
By James A. Rose - InstantPublisher Stress and burnout can make it very difficult to accomplish your goals. James A. Rose outlines various ways to deal with writer burnout and help you get back on track. Burnout is a major concern in many careers. Some causal factors seem to be excessive hours and unconventional stress on the mind or body. Some sources for this stress might … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Best Tips for Beating Writer Burnout
