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Headline Analyzer: A Free Tool For Better Headlines
Lucy, my lovely blonde blogger/writer friend, recently had a guest post by Rachael Ritchey, on the subject of writing the perfect headline for your posts. It mentioned the Headline Analyzer; a free… Source: Headline Analyzer: A Free Tool For Better Headlines
Do you need to make a flyer to promote your book?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Yes, you do. Not like those littering your car windshield at Target or dropped on your front porch every weekend. No, this is something called an Author Information Sheet, AI for short. And not only is it important, but apparently it’s kinda expected when you go to a book fair, expo or…
Dissecting The Blurb: It’s A Formula, Not A Torture Instrument
Originally posted on Tara Sparling writes:
I was recently asked by a friend* to look over the blurb for her forthcoming book release, and a few thoughts suddenly struck me. Well, maybe not suddenly. If I’m honest, I sat down to look at this, and several thoughts became a sort of natural consequence of the…
Should You Market Your Books?
Originally posted on Lit World Interviews:
Many authors are reluctant to actively be seen to market their books. Some go so far as to never market their books, but work very hard nevertheless on their blogs and other social networks. I haven’t tried very hard to sell my books, but I usually do mention them…
8 Tips for Planning Killer Blog Content
Originally posted on AnitaLovett.com:
Most people think that writing a blog is a one step process. However, there are several steps that good writers take to make sure their content is killer. The process leading up to the final product is both time consuming and methodical. Every writer (and business owner) should devote time…
How To Set Up An Amazon Giveaway
Amazon has recently started offering everyone the opportunity to offer a giveaway. What’s interesting about this is that you can run one for pretty much any item in their inventory – ex… Source: How To Set Up An Amazon Giveaway
5 Things To Do While Your Book is on Submission
Originally posted on Carly Watters, Literary Agent:
Submitting your book to agents is one thing. It’s a writer’s first time putting it all out there and the responses are varied. However, when your agent submits your book to a publisher that’s a whole other level of stress. It can be exciting!?Finally, it’s out there in…
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