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An international prize for unpublished novelists with a Scottish Flavour

Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
I’ve just come across a new international prize for unpublished novelists. The Caledonian Novel Award 2015 is open to writers over the age of eighteen of any nationality and from any country, but they must not have had a novel published, and that includes self-published.  The closing date for entries…

Shower Power: The Psychology of Creativity

Originally posted on The Warming Tree:
It could be the solution to a difficult problem that’s plagued our minds all day or a great idea for the next big motion picture or even a good rebuttal against an argument someone else made earlier in the week. But these creative and deep thoughts happen somewhere we…

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Bookmarks (Better than Business Cards for Authors)

Originally posted on chrismcmullen:
Bookmarks I ordered bookmarks from Overnight Prints and I’m very pleased with the results. The images and text printed wonderfully (be sure to use 300 DPI). I’m pleased with the quality of the cardstock. The 2″ x 6″ size works for me. I ordered double-sided bookmarks with rounded corners. There are…

What Readers Look for when Buying a Book

Originally posted on International Book Promotion:
What Readers Look for when Buying a Book. via What Readers Look for when Buying a Book.

What Readers Look for when Buying a Book

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
Tara Sparling recently wrote a couple of blog posts about  self-publishing; namely, What makes people buy self-published books, and What Puts Readers Off Self-Published Books. I loved them both, and confess to a tiny bit of envy at her excellent material.  However, being the gracious author and blogger that I am, I will share…

Why Bad Things Happen to Round Characters

Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
Announcements: In my latest interview with eBook Review Gal, I discuss my favorite types of self-promotion, my novels, and more! A small excerpt is below, but you can read the full interview by clicking here. “What would readers be surprised to know about you? I quit publishing for five…

Promote Yourself: Over to Susan Navas

Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes:
I’m loaning my blog to another fantasy author today, and just for a change, a writer for children. Here is Susan Navas to tell us a bit about herself and her books set in Agnil’s World. A very short while ago I started a new chapter in my life.…

Self-Publishers Aren’t Killing The Industry, They’re Saving It

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