Last year, Content Marketing Institute had an interesting post, "Is April Fools’ Day Worth the Risk for Brands?" It's something interesting to consider. The main points were if you're going to do it, it must be well thought out, and the humor should integrate with your brand. You should also immediately reveal it's a joke, and don't let the content interfere with your product … [Read more...] about April Fools and Creating Content
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Guest Post: Sources of Inspiration to Overcome Writer’s Block
By Katie Brenneman Writer’s block affects us all. It comes out of nowhere, and can completely scupper your plans to create productive creative writing. Even the late, great Joan Didion suffered from writer's block — she overcame it by putting her work in the freezer. But most of us won’t relish the idea of cramming our laptops between the frozen peas and ice … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Sources of Inspiration to Overcome Writer’s Block
59 Resources for Writing, Editing, Marketing, and Publishing
It's been a while since I've had a list of resources type of post, so let's wrap up this year with one about pretty much all the aspects of publishing. Pre-Publishing Considerations "Seven Worries of an Aspiring Author" on Self Publishing Formula "Book Idea Validation Mastery" on Kindlepreneur "How to Master Your Fear Like a Navy SEAL" on Medium "Navigating the … [Read more...] about 59 Resources for Writing, Editing, Marketing, and Publishing
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
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
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
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 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)
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
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
