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Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates With Google Keywords. You Never Know – by Derek Haines…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Just Publishing Advice: Sometimes, Google keywords really are like a box of chocolates To quote Forrest Gump played by Tom Hanks. My momma always said, “Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” So what has it got to…
This Week in Indie Publishing
Originally posted on Author Don Massenzio:
If Your Protagonist is a Person of Color Your Book Cover Might Get Whitewashed The old phrase is that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but if that were true a significant chunk of the marketing industry wouldn’t exist. We absolutely judge books by their covers, and…
9 Query Mistakes That Could Lead To Instant Literary Agent Rejection | Writer’s Relief…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Few literary agents expect query letters to be 100% perfect—especially if the author is new. That said, most literary agents DO expect a certain level of competence and a fundamental understanding of publishing industry etiquette. If you’re a writer hoping to get a book published,…
Do you want to encourage passion in a reluctant reader?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Do you have a young reluctant reader at home? The lazy hazy days of summer are here and many of you are trying to encourage your kids to read. Maybe their teacher gave them a reading list, but it’s a struggle to comply. Ready to try something new? Reading…
Kindle Publishing Is The Fast Track Way To Publish Your Ebook – by Derek Haines…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Just Publishing Advice: You don’t want to learn new tricks, you just want to publish your ebook If you are ready to publish and don’t want to take the traditional publishing route, then the quickest and easiest way is to use Kindle publishing. Kindle…
Have Fun with These Creative Writing Activities – by Melissa Donovan…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Writing Forward site: Every once in a while, we writers need a break from our regular writing routines. Whether we spend our work week crafting copy for clients or dedicate late-night hours pounding out chapter and verse, we occasionally need respite from the monotony.…
36 Tips for Writing Just About Anything – by Melissa Donovan…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Writing Forward site: There’s a lot more to writing than typing words. Writing well takes years of study, practice, and experience. It requires diligence, attention to detail, and dedication to the craft. Each project has a unique set of requirements and different types of…
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