Writing Help and Advice for All
Learn How To Start Your Own Online Magazine For Not Much – by Derek Haines…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Just Publishing Advice: The printed magazine is being replaced more and more by new digital magazines Before the Internet, publishing tycoons and newspaper publishers dominated the magazine industry. Now though, the number of print magazines published is in decline. Times have changed, and today it’s…
Not Using Email Marketing? Just Follow These Steps – by Frances Caballo…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Social Media Just for Writers: If you aren’t using email marketing, you may want to rethink your book marketing strategy. We know that social media is all the rage – and rightly so – but email marketing, according to Kissmetrics“crushes” social media. Here are…
10 Signs You’ve Upgraded To Being A Serious Writer
Originally posted on K.M. Allan:
Of course, you’re a writer if you write. The act of putting words down on paper to create a story is the very definition of being a wordsmith, but what takes you from wannabe writer to writer, and then upgrades you to a serious writer? Spoiler alert, actually writing…
7 Ways to Boost Your Book Sales
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Annmarie McQueen ? In my last post, I looked at how to prepare yourself for self-publishing. This time I’ll be focusing on what to do once your book is already out there, and how to increase your sales revenue. Here are my top tips for marketing your novel…
Copywriting 101: How to Earn Money By Writing for Businesses – by Jules Horne…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
On Jane Friedman site: Writing for businesses is a way for skilled writers to earn a good, dependable income. Someone is responsible for writing all the websites, brochures, and marketing materials out there. Why not you? Continue reading HERE
How Can You Promote Books Without A Website Or Social Media? – by Derek Haines…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
On Just Publishing Advice: How much of your valuable writing time are you wasting on social media and your blog? For a lot of authors, the answer is very often, far, far too much. Would you prefer to be writing books instead of writing Facebook…
Writing And The Fear Of Judgment – by Joanna Penn…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on The Creative Penn: If you put your words on the page and the book into the world, someone is going to judge you. And that can be a scary thought! Fear of judgment is something that I’ve come up against a number of times…
Clauses To Look Out For In A Publishing Contract
Originally posted on Writing your first novel-Things you should know:
You may be excited to be getting an offer of representation for your book, but don’t make a foolish mistake and sign whatever is placed in front of you. Read that contract! Make sure you understand what you are agreeing to accept. Some clauses to…
Your copyright page: Everything you need to know – By Glenna Collett…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Book Design Made Simple, site: Some people say that the first page is the most important one in any book—and that is probably true as a means for hooking a reader. Others say that the cover is the most important. But I contend that the…
Outlining Your Story – From The Maltese Tiger Blog
DSM Publications I know you’ve all been here- You have an idea. It’s a wonderful, unique, and in your mind BRILLIANT idea, for a story. This is the story that will make you a pro. It’s your Great Gatsby, your Hobbit, your Carrie. All you have to do is write it. That’s the tricky part, isn’t it? Good ideas are […]
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