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
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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 Establish Yourself as a Freelance Writer
By Jori Hamilton So you’re considering the possibility of becoming a freelance writer, but you’re not really sure what steps you need to take to make it all happen. Sound about right? Becoming a successful freelance writer is a bit of a whirlwind; nobody seems to fall cleanly into the career path. Instead, those who ultimately become successful will almost always tell you … [Read more...] about Guest Post: How to Establish Yourself as a Freelance Writer
Guest Post: A Handful of Software Tools That Could Make Your Editor’s Life Easier
By Kenney Myers If you are writing your first book, you might be nervous about sending your manuscript off to an editor for the first time. First off, that is completely normal and healthy. You can take a couple of approaches to this and neither of them are wrong. You can either make sure you have the story as you want it and then leave all of the editing up to your editor … [Read more...] about Guest Post: A Handful of Software Tools That Could Make Your Editor’s Life Easier
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
Writing Considerations
When it comes to writing, there are a lot of things to consider. Do you want to use a pen name? According to BookBaby Blog, you may want to consider using a pen name to stand out (if say you have a very common/popular name), or for privacy reasons. It can also help for branding purposes. You could also choose the ghostwriting path. According to Publisher's Weekly, … [Read more...] about Writing Considerations
Book Promotion and Reaching Readers
There's a lot of strategy that goes into book marketing. Whether you have one book or many, it's helpful to lay your foundation and put a few processes in place, so you can keep building your readership and have an impact. Jane Friedman has a great article about marketing foundations, covering the three basics: have a website, choose which social media to use, and establish … [Read more...] about Book Promotion and Reaching Readers
Guest Post: 11 Powerful Tips to Write Your First Nonfiction Ebook Quickly (Beginner Guide)
By Lawal Rehman Are you willing to write your own ebook? Good decision! It can be life-changing if you want to start your career as a writer or an author. Ebook writing can indeed seem like a problem or an obstacle to come over but it is not as hard as it looks. Think about it! If you only write a thousand words every day, it will become 30,000 in a … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 11 Powerful Tips to Write Your First Nonfiction Ebook Quickly (Beginner Guide)
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
Guest Post: 5 Tips for Writing Guest Posts that Get Published
By Nicholas Rubright Every year, a big-name in the content marketing game declares that writing guest posts is a thing of the past. These claims can go as far as to say they are a futile way to invest your time. One such article is Matt Cutts’ piece from 2014 when he ‘declared’ that guest blogging was dead. This article has been cited several times by those looking to … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 5 Tips for Writing Guest Posts that Get Published
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
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
By The Numbers: 47 Lists To Help You Publish and Market Your Work
It's time for another list! This week I'm sharing a number of helpful list articles I've been collecting for a while. Author Websites and Emails "15 Things You MUST DO Before Changing WordPress Themes" on WP Beginners "45+ Author Websites with Stellar Designs" on BookBub "3 Secrets to an Effective Landing Page" on The Book Designer "6 Goals for Your Newsletter … [Read more...] about By The Numbers: 47 Lists To Help You Publish and Market Your Work
Guest Post: How to Market Your Book to Teens
By Hayley Zelda In this day and age, the internet rules the world, especially for young people. If you’re thinking about marketing to teens and you aren’t looking at online platforms or social media, then you’re doing it wrong. Social media plays a significant role in marketing today. Here are some ways to market a book to young people: Leverage a storytelling platform … [Read more...] about Guest Post: How to Market Your Book to Teens
