Writing Help and Advice for All
The Best 12 Free Grammar Check And Grammar Corrector Apps – by Derek Haines…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Just Publishing Advice: We are all writing so much now and for so many different reasons. But no matter what level your writing skills are, an online grammar check is the easiest way to correct your grammar, spelling and punctuation. Word processors such as Microsoft Word do a very…
15 Simple Reminders You Might Need If You’re Not Getting Enough Writing Done
Originally posted on Meg Dowell Writes:
1. A little bit of writing is better than none. 2. Terrible first drafts are better than never being able to say you’ve finished something. 3. If you don’t take your writing seriously, no one else ever will. 4. Perfectionism is overrated. 5. You don’t need to watch every…
Update Your Keywords to Sell More Books over the Holidays – From the Writers in the Storm Blog
Originally posted on Author Don Massenzio:
by Penny Sansevieri Especially around the holidays, take a moment and tweak your keywords/keyword strings in Amazon. Maybe you can’t incorporate any holiday – or Christmas-specific keywords, but tweak the keywords during the holidays and find the strongest ones for your market. Oftentimes searches that include “gifts for…” ramp up…
Writing Immigrant Characters: Avoiding Exoticism – by Jane Friedman…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
During the last weekend in September, I had the good fortune to speak at the Writer’s Digest indieLAB, where children’s author Zetta Elliott gave the keynote address. She spoke about the great need for children to read stories that act as mirrors and referenced an…
How to Interview a Book Publicist Before You Sign an Agreement – by Joan Stewart…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on The Book Designer: You don’t need a book publicist if you’re ready to learn the tricks on how to promote your book, and you’ll work tirelessly to promote it. The truth is, most authors won’t. If you’re fortunate enough to be able to afford…
20 Podcasts for Authors on Writing, Publishing, and Book Marketing
Originally posted on Motown Writers Network . . . Michigan Literary Network:
Bookbub has compiled a list of some of the most popular, well-reviewed, and consistently produced podcasts for authors. We hope this gives you plenty to listen to and learn! See the full list: 20 Podcasts for Authors on Writing, Publishing, and Book Marketing Also, if any of your…
Is This Publisher Legit? How You Can Make Your Decision – by Derek Haines…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Just Publishing Advice: How can you decide what a publishing company is offering you? One of the most common questions we receive from our readers is, “Is X, Y or Z publisher legit? There are a lot of ways an author can publish, but if…
What is Flash Fiction and What can it Teach Us? by Louise Harnby…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
What is flash fiction and can its creation make us better writers and better editors? In July 2018, I wrote my first piece of flash fiction and submitted it to the Noirwich Crime Writing Festival’s flash fiction competition. Here’s what I learned. Continue reading HERE
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