Tag Archive | Informative
ISBN for Self-Publishers: The Complete Guide – Article on Reedsy…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
When it comes to discussions around books and publishing, we all know the most exciting topic at the table: How to get an ISBN. We know not everyone is thrilled by the idea of obtaining a serial number, but ISBNs are a critical part of…
Beta Readers vs Editors vs ARCs – by Craig Tuch…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on The Book Designer: Intro by Joel Friedlander: We’re sometimes asked by self-publishing authors about the role that beta readers, editors and Advance Reading (or Review) Copies (ARCs) play in the process of publishing and promoting a book. If you’ve ever had any questions, I…
An Open Letter to Jeff Bezos #Amazon @amazon – asking him to help himself and his contributing authors…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Dear Jeff, We all know that the only thing you fear is the loss of income. I wonder if you are aware how much you are losing from non sales of ebooks in your literary section? Currently you have several million books of ours consigned…
How to Become a Bestseller with Money, Luck, or Work (Mostly Work) – by Cyndy Etler…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
On Jane Friedman site: “If you build it, they will come” is the biggest crock of sh*t ever foisted. The second biggest is my own mental script: “If I write it, The New York Times bestseller list will come.” *EHNT* Wrong answer. How do I…
What Should Your Characters Talk About? – by K.M. Weiland…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
On Helping Writers Become Authors: Dialogue is the best part of stories. (Yes, even better than Dickensian narratorial diatribes about crooked politics.) But it’s tough to write scintillating dialogue when you find yourself asking that fundamental question: “What should your characters talk about?” Continue reading…
50 Book Marketing Ideas Every Author Needs to Know – Reedsy…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Extract from an article on Reedsy: No matter what kind of book you’re writing, all self-publishing authors will eventually reach the same question: what’s the best way to market your book? The great news is that you’re not the first indie author to face this…
6 Self-Publishing Myths That Need to Die – by Kristina Adams…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Writers Cookbook site: In 2015, Joanna Penn hosted a talk at Nottingham Writers’ Studio on how to make a living from your writing. Her talk dispelled many of the myths around self-publishing and inspired me to pursue it too. Sadly, many of these myths…
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