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Writing ain’t easy..
Originally posted on Promoting Authors:
You know what sucks? When you’re trying to write but you’re distracted by so many things. Who’s commenting on Facebook now? How’s my Street team doing? Should I post a giveaway? What’s my schedule look like? Do I have a Takeover coming up? Do I have enough swag. Enough teasers?…
#Smashwords is Distributing 300,000 eBook Titles to Bibliotheca CloudLibrary
Originally posted on How To Ebook:
? Smashwords has just ironed out an?e-book distribution?agreement to Bibliotheca and the 3M CloudLibrary. Starting next week libraries will have the option to purchase 300,000 indie titles and have their patrons borrow them online Read more.. http://goodereader.com/blog/e-book-news/smashwords-is-distributing-300000-ebook-titles-to-bibliotheca-cloudlibrary
How to Recognise a Thriller
Originally posted on Toni Pike:
I was delighted to have an article published on Chris the Story Reading Ape’s Blog about the characteristics of a thriller. You can read more here: How to Recognise a Thriller ? ?
Clarity #midnighthaiku
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
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How to Evaluate a Publishing Contest…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
A few reminders by Susan Spann on Writer Unboxed site: Contests can be a great way for authors to get professional critiques, or get published, but contests also offer scammers and vanity presses a chance to take advantage of unwary writers. So … beware! Before…
Finding Funding: Writing in a Kickstarter World
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
Readers and writers are living in a crowdfunded world. Where once publishers oversaw which books came into print now writers just need to convince potential readers to support them. Writers suddenly have more opportunities, but they are restricted by the market as well. Kickstarter is one of the largest venues…
On the slow pursuit of Overnight Success
Originally posted on Victoria (V.E.) Schwab:
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post over on Tumblr about success. I’d just walked into a bookshop in Edinburgh, hoping, as many author do, to spot my own work tucked away somewhere on the shelf. When I found not one, but two major displays–a table stand…
Black History Fun Fact Friday – Mostafa Hefny and The Race Card
Originally posted on The PBS Blog:
What if you identified as one race but because of geographical differences you were told you were another race? Even if your skin tone said otherwise? Is it right to determine race by skin tone alone? Does race itself even exist? In today’s episode of Black History Fun Fact…
How to Use Instagram As An Author Plus 10 Ways to Grow Your Account Organically
Originally posted on How To Ebook:
Personally, I still like Twitter best (@thecreativepenn), and I use Facebook to connect with my readers and fans. But I have also started to use Instagram more (@jfpennauthor) and in today’s article, Frances Caballo from?Social Media Just for Writers?explains how to use the platform effectively.? What’s the hot social…
The Stories Around Us
Originally posted on Story Empire:
Hello, SEers! Joan here. I’m excited about my first post with Story Empire and getting to know more about you, the reader. Today’s post is directed more toward beginning writers, but I believe all of us could benefit. So, without further ado… Taken from the deck of the Norwegian Jewel,…
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