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Optimizing Your Books for Amazon Keyword Search…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
by Penny Sansevieri on Jane Friedman site: Even though many experts talk about Amazon keywords, categories, and pricing, few experts mention this important fact: Amazon is more a search engine than a store. In fact, Amazon is the “Google” of online buying. But there is no…
Creating an Anti-Hero – From The Maltese Tiger blog
Don Massenzio Creating an Anti-Hero Date: January 13, 2018Author: themaltesetiger Comments This week I want to talk about anti-heroes.In this morally ambiguous time, it’s no longer popular to write about classic heroes who are purely good and righteous. I mean, where’s the fun in that? Gone are the days of swashbucklers like Ivanhoe and Robin Hood. Even the […]
5 Ways to Boost Your Indie Author Brand with Images
Originally posted on How To Ebook:
Author Marketing Experts, Inc. by Penny Sansevieri / There’s only one you. Hear me out, because as an indie author, it’s your strongest selling point, if you play your book marketing cards right. Every author has written a book. So what sets you apart? Your brand. Yes, as an…
Best Book Marketing Advice for Authors: The Best of 2017…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
By Jane Friedman As part of The Hot Sheet email newsletter for authors (which I write and publish in collaboration with Porter Anderson), I regularly round up and comment on book marketing advice that writers are talking about. Here’s a list of what sparked discussion…
Do you know what makes great dialogue?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Turns out great dialogue contain beats. Sunday’s are when I catch up on my reading. Blog posts I’ve missed or tagged to read are saved for a slow Sunday afternoon. There are so many great bloggers/writers it’s hard to keep up, but I do try. I’ve been working on dialogue in…
Writer’s Block
Originally posted on Lynette Noni:
“How do you deal with writer’s block?” This is easily the most common question I get asked. But the very fact that so many people ask implies that it’s a real thing that writers struggle with, so I figured I should finally post my advice for all to read. Do…
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