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#amwriting: What Editors Want
Originally posted on Life in the Realm of Fantasy:
Today we are discussing a particular kind of editor: the submissions editor. When I first began this journey, I didn’t understand how specifically you have to tailor your submissions when it comes to literary magazines, contests, and anthologies. Each publication has a specific market of readers,…
End-of-Year Checklist for Self-publishers | Self-Publishing Advice Center
Handy checklist of data self-publishing authors should update regularly – and the close of the year is a great time to do so Source: End-of-Year Checklist for Self-publishers | Self-Publishing Advice Center
10 Data Sources That Self-publishing Authors Should Update Before Year End
Originally posted on How To Ebook:
“As indie authors, whenever we launch a new book, we spend a lot of time and effort choosing and inputting marketing-friendly metadata about our new books on our accounts with our chosen distributors, such as CreateSpace, KDP, Ingram Spark, and Draft2Digital.” http://selfpublishingadvice.org/metadata-for-self-publishing-authors/
Book Marketing Techniques That Don’t Work Anymore via @WritingPants #h2e
Originally posted on How To Ebook:
The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) who help educate and support self-published authors. Source: Book Marketing Techniques That Don’t Work Anymore
How to Get Your Book Distributed: What Self-Published Authors Need to Know…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
by Jane Friedman Distribution used to be the biggest challenge that self-published authors faced in selling their work—at least before online retail came to dominate bookselling. Today, the most important thing any author needs to know about distribution is that more than half of all…
Warn or worn?
Originally posted on LibroEditing proofreading, editing, transcription, localisation:
This one was suggested by my friend Linda quite a long time ago; I have revived these Troublesome Pairs posts yet again, so watch out for some good ones coming up over the next few weeks. This is a tricky one for those who get vowels mixed…
Do you think it’s easy to find a book reviewer?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s not! Some writers/bloggers indicate it’s easy to locate willing reviewers. I’m here to tell you it is not. No not easy at all. I’m not sure if finding reviewers is different that finding people to review a children’s book.…
Ways to market your book to double your sales. #bookmarketingstrategy #authors #video #Howtoebook
Originally posted on How To Ebook:
? 16 Ways to Market Your Book to Double Your Sales Questions? Do you have more tips? Links to share? Please comment below. Don’t forget to like and share this post! Thanks in advance! Build an attractive and easy to use website Have social media logos above the fold…
Should You Write a Fancy Outline for Your Novel?
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Jean M. Cogdell Maybe- Maybe not. It’s your book, you make the rules. Different strokes for different folks. Me, I’m trying to be more organized in my writing this year. Only time will tell if I’m successful. LOL However, I find outlining is a bit of a mystery.…
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