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32 Calls for Submissions in October 2018 – Paying Markets – by Erica Verrillo…

32 Calls for Submissions in October 2018 – Paying Markets – by Erica Verrillo…

What Do You Want to Write But Haven’t Yet? – by Jami Gold…

What Do You Want to Write But Haven’t Yet? – by Jami Gold…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
I saw an interesting question on Twitter by author Delilah S. Dawson the other day: “Is there anything you’ve wanted to write that you haven’t attempted yet? Themes, characters, genres?” As authors, we often have more ideas for stories than we actually write. Some we…

Book Promotion: Do This, Not That – by Amy Collins…

Book Promotion: Do This, Not That – by Amy Collins…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on The Book Designer: Does any of this sound familiar? “I wrote this book so that I could make a living as a writer.” “My goal is to quit my day job.” “I plan on retiring on my book income.” If any of those sentiments…

What Is ISBN And Do You Need One If You Are Self-Publishing? – by Derek Haines…

What Is ISBN And Do You Need One If You Are Self-Publishing? – by Derek Haines…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Just Publishing Advice: ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number The bar code or ISBN number you see on the copyright page and the back of books printed by a publisher is a unique identifier. All published books require a separate ISBN to identify the publisher and…

How to minimize cancellations and non-payment for editing and proofreading services – by Louise Harnby…

How to minimize cancellations and non-payment for editing and proofreading services – by Louise Harnby…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Every professional editor and proofreader wants to attract best-fit clients who are prepared to commit to a contract of editorial services. For the most part, bookings go smoothly – cancellations, delays, and failures to pay are unusual. Still, editorial business owners need to protect themselves…

5 Agents Seeking Kidlit, Crime Novels, Nonfiction & all Genres of Adult Fiction – by Erica Verrillo…

5 Agents Seeking Kidlit, Crime Novels, Nonfiction & all Genres of Adult Fiction – by Erica Verrillo…

Misused Phrases

Originally posted on Writing your first novel-Things you should know:
We have all heard phrases that stuck with us. We use them in our writing and speech. Problems arise when we either misheard or remembered the phrases incorrectly. The results  range from humorous to downright confusing. The Correct Phrase              …

How To Write A Book For Avid Readers Not Simply For You – by Derek Haines…

How To Write A Book For Avid Readers Not Simply For You – by Derek Haines…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Just Publishing Advice: Extract: How often have I heard this? “I wrote a book, but no one is buying it. I did a free ebook giveaway and all the social media stuff on Facebook and Instagram and everything. What’s wrong with people?”  People? Who are these…

The Complete Guide to Ebook Distribution – by Reedsy…

The Complete Guide to Ebook Distribution – by Reedsy…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
At Reedsy, our goal has always been to help authors through every stage of the publishing process, from the actual writing down to the marketing and promotion. However, if there’s one thing our marketplace can’t do, it’s the actual publishing of the book. By that,…

7 Tips for Selling More Books and Reaching More Readers on Kobo – by Camille Mofidi…

7 Tips for Selling More Books and Reaching More Readers on Kobo – by Camille Mofidi…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on The Creative Penn: Intro by Joanna Penn: If you publish wide, as I do, then you will want to sell more books on the other platforms in order to reduce your reliance on the largest store and develop relationships with other readers in other…

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