Tag Archive | Authors
When to Ignore Negative Feedback
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Tonya R. Moore I think we call all agree that getting feedback on our writing is very important. Most of the time—whether it’s positive or negative, feedback serves to encourage or help us grow. We can learn a lot from negative feedback but this isn’t always the case.…
5 Key Ingredients All Young Adult Novels Must Have
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Katie McCoach The young adult market is unyielding in popularity, at least for the foreseeable future, but this also means it’s a flooded market with content published daily. So the big question right now is how can an author stand out from the crowd? The answer is writing…
Amazon’s Even Newer Reviewing Rules Will Book Reviews Be Affected?
Originally posted on Happymeerkatreviews:
WARNING: Amazon.com have updated their review guidelines…Again! Along with the already restrictive guidelines I have discussed previously in this article – Amazon’s New Reviewing Rules – Could it Affect Authors in the Future? But now they’ve updated these guidelines yet again by adding additional rules near the bottom. These rules are on…
Build An Epic Visual Strategy for Your Author Brand | Your Writer Platform
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
The visual trend in marketing is inescapable. Learn how to put together an epic visual strategy to boost your book marketing efforts & author brand. Source: Build An Epic Visual Strategy for Your Author Brand | Your Writer Platform
How to Hook the Reader
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by J.U. Scribe Some books turn you off, whether it’s spelling mistakes, cheesy cliches, or Mary-Sue characters. On the other end of the spectrum, there are books that attract you. Some books instantly jump out at you whether you’re perusing the shelves of Barnes & Noble, or scrolling through the…
Stop Worrying About What Not to Write
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Tonya R. Moore Are you afraid of messing around with tropes? What about your plot? Is it too dark? Too light? Is your main character too perfect? Too flawed? Are you afraid to bore, perturb, or even disgust? Tell me the truth: how many articles did you read…
Library Events
Valerie Ormond's Thoughts On … The Calvert Library in Prince Frederick, Maryland is one active library! Saturday, October 29, 2016, the library is hosting its annual Local Authors Festival from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with more than 30 authors in attendance. I’m lucky enough to be one of them. I’ll be there with my books, “Believing In Horses,” […]
A Detailed, Bookish Guide to Instagram
Originally posted on Carly Watters, Literary Agent:
I’ve rounded up some bookish Instagram experts, compiled data, and pulled links together to show everyone a complete picture of Instagram for writers and book lovers. If you’re unsure about whether Instagram is for you try it out and you’ll quickly see why book lovers flock there. Book…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 