Grace Allison Blair, author of the award-winning Einstein’s Compass, and I attended Publisher Weekly’s BookLife Indie Author Forum, a one-day virtual conference on many topics of importance to Indie authors (check out Grace’s review for topics). It is their first year for this particular conference, but I doubt the last. Attendees entered through the lobby, … Continue reading
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Writers Tip #109: A Rejection Simply Means ‘No’
When you read your story, does it sound off, maybe you can’t quite put your finger on it, but you know you’ve done something wrong? Sometimes–maybe even lots of times–there are simple fixes. These writer’s tips will come at you once a week, giving you plenty of time to go through your story and make … Continue reading
Should I use my first name or an initial?
This post is for Alex Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writers Support Group (click the link for details on what that means and how to join. You will also find a list of bloggers signed up to the challenge that are worth checking out). The first Wednesday of every month, we all post our thoughts, fears or words … Continue reading
#IWSG–How Do I Market My Upcoming Thriller?
This post is for Alex Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writers Support Group (click the link for details on what that means and how to join. You will also find a list of bloggers signed up to the challenge that are worth checking out). The first Wednesday of every month, we all post our thoughts, fears or words … Continue reading
Amazon accepting submissions from authors ($1,500 advance on offer)
Originally posted on Dianne Gray author:
This morning I received an email from Amazon. I’m not a US citizen, nor do I have a U.S. bank account and U.S. social security number – but I’m sure many of you out there do, so take a peek at this. ******* Dear Author, Thanks for subscribing to receive…
Writers Tip #49: Yes, You Must Format
When you read your story, does it sound off, maybe you can’t quite put your finger on it, but you know you’ve done something wrong? Sometimes–maybe even lots of times–there are simple fixes. These writer’s tips will come at you once a week, giving you plenty of time to go through your story and make … Continue reading
If You Don’t Have an Agent, Are You Really a Writer?
When I was twenty something, I dreamt of becoming so rich I could donate enough money to fix hunger in Biafra (only a newly-grown adult thinks giving money fixes anything). Now, my children grown and my starry-eyed dreams stale like day old bread, I still want to make enough money to give it away–but now, … Continue reading
Will You Buy a Book With a S**** Cover? Probably Not
Today, I have a guest post from a gentleman who designs book covers. Anyone who’s dabbled in self-publishing knows how important that piece of the literary puzzle is and how difficult it is to get right. I think you’ll enjoy Adrijus’ thoughts: How Book Covers Help Self-Published Writers Book covers. It is said they are … Continue reading
17 Tips on How to Market Your Books Online
I have experimented with online book marketing over the past few years with mixed results. When I heard about a seminar on this topic in my Poynter’s Newsletter, I decided it was time to hear what the professionals had to say. Just to be clear, prior to the San Diego conference entitled 21st Century Book … Continue reading
Writers Tip #104: Anne Rice Talks About New Writers and Self-Pub
When you read your story, does it sound off, maybe you can’t quite put your finger on it, but you know you’ve done something wrong? Sometimes–maybe even lots of times–there are simple fixes. These writer’s tips will come at you once a week, giving you plenty of time to go through your story and make … Continue reading