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#Smashwords Announces Distribution Expanded…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
My Thanks to Author Lorinda J Taylor for drawing my attention to this announcement. To read the full article, click on the image or link below: smashwords-announces-distribution-to
Markets For Writers
Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
This week’s market is The Flash 500 Novel Opening Chapter and Synopsis Competition. It’s a fantatsic opportunity to have your work looked at by editors from independent genre publishers Crooked Cat. They’re looking for the opening chapter of your novel, up to 3000 words and a one-page synopsis. First prize…
3-step Formula for Writing Blurbs
Originally posted on Lori Crane:
3-step Formula for Writing Blurbs ? Technically, a “synopsis” is the summary you write about your book. A “blurb” is an endorsement usually written by someone else, singing your praises. But, neither here nor there, we know what we’re talking about. We want a short, snappy, sales pitch that makes…
Is a character’s name important? by K J Rollinson
Originally posted on MARSocial Author Business Enhancement Dragon Post:
Before I talk about the importance of a character’s name, I have heard from Jan Davies that her problems with CreateSpace and Amazon are sorted out and the book ‘Of Course I Believe in Father Christmas’ is now published on Amazon and CreateSpace. Here is the…
#Authors – HOW TO: Make your Book Promo Posts More Effective…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Whether you are posting on your own blog or through someone else’s PLEASE REMEMBER TO DO THE FOLLOWING: BOOK COVER Always show the book cover… TIMING Always schedule your post to go live about one hour after Your Publisher has actually activated it i.e., to give…
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