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7 Signs You’ve Gone Too Far With Your Advertising
Originally posted on Legends of Windemere:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlKao_Pox5A A big chunk of an indie author’s life is promoting their books. Whether it’s available or about to come out, you need to spread the word. Yet, sometimes an author might go too far and things begin to unravel. At least mentally. Your dreams appear in Twitter form…
“Common Sense Marketing” from WITS
Originally posted on Just Can't Help Writing:
Here’s an encouraging message about book marketing from Writers in the Storm (couldn’t find a reblog button). Do you have ideas for “being yourself and having fun” as the best marketing strategy? How do you encourage reviews of your books?
ReBlogged: The hard truth about book signings
This was entertaining and informative. 🙂 ~Kaw http://sherryficklin.com/the-hard-truth-about-book-signings/ The (Hard) Truth About Book Signings Posted on March 28, 2016 by sdficklin I had a friend, newly published, have her first book signing recently, at a major chain store. She came back so disappointed that it broke my heart. Yet her experience is not uncommon. So…
The Kahlea – Lone Wolf Series Book 4 — Character Quote
Originally posted on Books & Entertainment Network:
“Heads up, people! It ain’t over till the fat zarblat shrieks!” Marc’s resounding baritone nearly deafened them. “I’ve got blips coming in low and fast south by southwest, more from the east and others converging from above. Look sharp!” © 2016 Dellani Oakes To Buy Dellani’s Books This…
Crafting a Compelling Climax #atozchallenge #amwriting
Originally posted on Andrea Lundgren:
Climaxes can be the most memorable part of a novel. It’s the moments when your characters’ futures are decided. Everything has been brought together for a final struggle and…personally, my writing usually stalls right about then. And I think it’s partly because of the nature of a climax. Just before…
Markets For Writers
Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
My market for you this week gives writers scope for writing a longer story. The Exeter Story Prize accepts entries up to 10,000 words. There’s no set theme. Here are the other details for you: Prizes: 1st: £500 + trophy 2nd: £150 3rd: £100 Best humorous entry: £200 Trisha Ashley…
First Love – Part 38
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
Gabe tells Maddie why the men are there. She asks if she should be scared, but he tells her that he hopes she won’t be—then he kisses her. It’s just a light, fleeting thing, but Clayton (and pretty much everyone else) sees. Clayton and Madison had grown up together, their…
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