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For Goodness Sake Make Time!

Originally posted on Have We Had Help?:
I forget how many times I have told people, especially new writers, to pace themselves. I was having a conversation on Facebook with one of my female writer friends yesterday. She has bought copies of five of my eBooks, which I am eternally grateful to her for. Three…

Ebooks Need To Be Real Books | Just Publishing

Originally posted on Have We Had Help?:
Derek Haines on the current state of the eBook and what must happen in the future. Ebooks Need To Be Real Books | Just Publishing.

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William Satfire on the Great Rules of Writing — Quotes for writers (and people who like quotes)

Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
Do not put statements in the negative form. And don’t start sentences with a conjunction. If you reread your work, you will find on rereading that a great deal of repetition can be avoided by rereading and editing. Never use a long word when a diminutive one will do.…

What makes a good bad guy?

Originally posted on M T McGuire Authorholic:
Recently, as my thoughts turn to planning a new book, I’ve been wondering what makes a good baddie? If you see what I mean. In my current w.i.p. the baddie is a politician, and I suspect, he will be not so much evil as morally bankrupt. To make…

Do You Change Your Book Cover? | Just Publishing

Originally posted on Have We Had Help?:
? Derek Haines on changing book covers Do You Change Your Book Cover? | Just Publishing.

Mimi Says: “Cinematic Book Trailers That Are Super Cheap and Super Good”

Originally posted on International Book Promotion:
We were hosting two book trailer release events on Facebook for two wonderful authors. Author Kelli Sue Landon has just published her fifth novel, a sequel to the Summer Shack novel by the title of “The Henderson Harbor Killings”. Author Mimi Barbour had requested us to design a cinematic…

Promote Yourself: R. Thomas Allwin

Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes:
My weekend guest is Thomas Allwin, and having seen some of his work I’m hoping he is heading for recognition in the near future. There are those who jump at any opportunity to show off their talent, and there are those who need to be prodded into the limelight.…

Always wanted to write a romance novel?

Originally posted on readful things blog:
Always wanted to write a romance novel? Well here is your chance. With this amazing contest from Harlequin you now have the opportunity, along with the ultimate authorโ€™s publishing prize up for grabs. Check out the information below and then go to the so you think you can write…

Self-Publishing Expenses Gone Wild!

Originally posted on chrismcmullen:
SELF-PUBLISHING EXPENSES One of the major benefits of self-publishing is that you can do it (virtually) for FREE. And, if you set a reasonable list price, the royalty rates are very high. So with high royalties and minimal costs, if you can stimulate any sales at all, you should easily make…

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