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Designing a Book Cover That Tells
By Guest Blogger Christopher Lentz If you’re reading this, you’re probably a storyteller. That’s part “story” and part “teller.” So what do your book covers tell potential readers? First confession: I may be new to the self-publishing world, but I’m not a newcomer to the universe of design and marketing. Since the launch of my novel,Blossom, […]
How Not to Get Noticed by Other Writers, Agents, Other Publishing Types, and Book Junkies
Originally posted on Indigo Sea Press Blog:
This is my own personal 10 steps on how NOT to get noticed by other writers, agents, various other publishing types, and assorted book junkies. These tips, of course, are in no particular order. Failure to follow any one or more might risk exposing yourself to being (gulp)…
Selling Your #Licensing Rights: What #Authors Should Know
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
To read this extremely informative article by Rachel Rueben, click on the image or link below: Photo by ThinkPanama via Flickr selling-your-licensing-rights-what-authors-should-know
How To Get Your Poetry Published
Originally posted on K Morris – Poet:
A good article on the Poetry Book Society’s website about how to get your poetry published, (http://www.poetrybooks.co.uk/poetry_portal/getting_your_poetry_published). My book, “Dalliance; A Collection of Poetry and Prose” was self-published using Amazon and can be found here, (http://www.amazon.com/Dalliance-collection-poetry-prose-Morris-ebook/dp/B00QQVJC7E). A print edition is also available and can be obtained by contacting…
Beta Readers: Who are They, What Do They Do, and How Do You Find Them?
Originally posted on Kate M. Colby:
In the comments section of my post about the different types of editing authors need, many authors chimed in about the value of beta readers as a first line of editorial defense. A few authors even stated that they use beta readers in place of developmental/content editors. When I…
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