Writing Help and Advice for All
Dear Writer … it’s not all about you, ya know! – a reminder
Originally posted on Books: Publishing, Reading, Writing:
I was going to write a blog post about social media and how I’ve been paring down my use of it, because I’m finding it to be not all that social or the best media for me at the moment. After discussing with a fellow author how disappointing…
Leaving Reviews for Indie Authors
You know that friend who’s always pleading harassing asking you to leave them a book review on Amazon? The one whose book you read? Possibly you even got the book for free? Okay, so ME for some of you. This is just a little tutorial/explanation of why it is so important and how to do…
Who are Your Readers – and Your Competition?
Originally posted on Savvy Writers & e-Books online:
. . Authors often do very little research to really understand who their potential audience is – or could be. Asking them: “Who is your audience and who is your competition?” one might receive only vague answers … However, these are essential questions that are not only…
Author Life: Influences from Every Corner
Originally posted on Legends of Windemere:
Yahoo Image Search It’s hard, if not impossible, to delve into the life of an author without touching on the thing that sets them off. You have your imagination or a real life tale to tell, but something triggers your desire to write a book. Maybe you had a…
Absence Makes the Heart…
Originally posted on The Brass Rag:
“The Experts” used to say that posting every day was the best way to engage readers and increase your following. But at the last conference I attended, Jason Brick told us that twice a week was more than sufficient. And according to John Locke (no, not the philosopher, and definitely…
Gothic Fiction is Gothic!
Originally posted on MARSocial Author Business Enhancement Horror Post:
I’m discussing what the word ‘Gothic’ means today and for the next three weeks. What’s thought of as ‘Gothic’ embraces much. Its influence is wide-spread. We use the word all the time. I have a vampire series out that is Gothic. But do we really know,…
AUTHORS: Four Reasons We Sometimes Write (Too) Slowly
Originally posted on Creative Writing with the Crimson League:
We authors love to write: and sometimes we write slowly. Sometimes that’s intentional, part of our personal process. Other times, it’s indicative of obstacles getting the best of us. In exciting news, I have begun to balance preparing the Herezoth Trilogy’s second edition for an Autumn…
How to Leverage Social Media
Originally posted on Savvy Writers & e-Books online:
. Statistics have proven how important social media networks are for a business: 8 out of 10 internet users are reached by social media sites and blogs. 87% of small businesses claim that social media has helped their business. Marketers saw an increase of 74% in website…
Have you got a book in you? Daydream no more – a chance to get published
Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
Woman magazine and Accent Press Ltd are searching for a new star of contemporary women’s fiction. They are looking for novels by new, previously unpublished writers. The winner will recieve: a contract with Accent Press to publish their novel next autumn a week-long writing holiday at Chez Castillon, a…
Cart before the horse (Not always a bad thing)
Originally posted on readful things blog:
As any author will tell you, writing the book is the easy part. After that comes the fun of editing, cover design, book blurbs and the ultimate in evil, MARKETING. Most authors are already aware of how this all works, but there is a question that many authors don’t…
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