Tag Archive | Business
New Author Tip: What is the difference between a blog and author website, and do I need both?
Originally posted on The PBS Blog:
Whenever I am out and about the first question people ask: “Do you have a website?” So I thought I’d talk briefly about the difference between a blog and an author website and if you need both. First, no. You don’t necessarily need both, though I do recommend it…
Copyright: What’s the Big Deal?— By Julie Barlow
Originally posted on QWF Writes:
The Federal government is in the process of revising the Copyright Act. If you don’t think that matters to writers, think again. I’m always surprised to see blank stares on writers’ faces when I launch into a speech about copyright. Some of them aren’t clear why copyright really matters. Others…
Derek Murphy | Why Amazon is deleting book reviews: understanding Amazon’s new review policy and how to get back deleted reviews
Originally posted on The PBS Blog:
Very good breakdown from Derek on understanding why Amazon is deleting reviews. Nobody took me (and others) seriously when we said it was not wise to include the words, “I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.” Maybe you’ll listen to Derek: “So it’s fine…
My Journey into Creating a Publishing Company…Part One
Originally posted on Plaisted Formatting & Genealogy:
If I go back to when I first started writing in 2012 I didn’t know squat about publishing, never mind needing lessons in grammar, and the person’s voice. Like many others out there I tried traditional publishing. You remember the first publisher of Fifty Shades? It was an…
Getting in the Money Mindset: A Basic Financial Plan for New Authors
Originally posted on Kate M. Colby:
Back when I first discussed my goal of full-time authorship (and again when I reflected on my first full year as a published author), a few readers expressed interest in learning more about my plan to become a full-time author. In short, I’ve had to realize that, if I…