Writing Help and Advice for All
Learn Much about Self-Publishing by… Blogging
Originally posted on chrismcmullen:
Hands-on Self-Publishing Experience Blogging at WordPress can teach you more about self-publishing than you might realize. Think about this, and strive to get the most out of it. It would be wise to blog before self-publishing for the hands-on experience every authorpreneur needs to be successful. But even if you’ve already…
This is the stuff of writing: George Elliot…Quotes for writers (and people who like quotes)
Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
There is much pain that is quite noiseless; and vibrations that make human agonies are often a mere whisper in the roar of hurrying existence. There are glances of hatred that stab and raise no cry of murder; robberies that leave man or woman for ever beggared of peace…
Managing Multiple Projects at Once
Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
Announcements: I’ve updated my publications picture! You can see it around my website, including my pages: About Me and Novels. … Managing Multiple Projects at Once Okay. So here’s the truth. I’m not an expert on this topic. Personally, I’m struggling with this right now. While I’ve never found…
My Life Is Like An Open Book… Conquering Your Fear Of Publishing Your Work
Originally posted on emmyyoshida:
Publishing a book is like opening your heart and mind to the world; one of my biggest fears before I published Corrupted was the vulnerability I would feel at having my work scrutinised. This was amplified because the book is partly based on my experiences as an exotic dancer; a time…
Does Front and Back Matter Matter?
Originally posted on chrismcmullen:
Front & Back Matter Here are some points to consider when preparing the front and back matter for your self-published book: Back matter can get in the way of an important page in your e-book. The very end encourages the customer to review the book. Include your blog and social media…
Weekend Edition: One Day to Live, Collaborative Stories Plus Good Reads and Writing Tips
Originally posted on Live to Write – Write to Live:
One day to live Have you ever played the if-I-had-a-million-dollars game? It’s fun to fantasize about what you would do with your life if you won the lottery – where you would live, where you would travel, the things you would buy (for yourself and…
Good News for Indie Authors
Originally posted on chrismcmullen:
July, 2014 Author Earnings Report Check out the July, 2014 author earnings report: http://authorearnings.com/report/july-2014-author-earnings-report It has some good news for self-published authors: Indie authors found success with the Amazon bestseller lists, topping the Big 5 numbers in some statistics. Indie authors drew in good revenues from bestselling e-books. Also worth noting:…
Gravatar – Grappling With Author Identity
Originally posted on Taipei Writers Group:
I have had my own blogs online, with photographs of myself, for several years now. Therefore, I was surprised at the rise in my stress levels when it was suggested I get a Gravatar profile. Gravatar is a “Globally Recognized Avatar”. Gravatar as a fantastic tool to help people…
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