Don’t just wait until after your book is published to start looking for ways to gain publicity. There are several ways other than your book launch or book tour that can immensely help you gain publicity. The trick is to start working on it right away, and throughout the entire process. When you first start [Read More…]
How to Speak Successfully About Your Book
If you are getting ready to do a speaking event for a book, check out these great tips on what makes for a good presentation.
Perfecting the Art of the Title
Picking the right title for your book is a daunting task, but you can make it easier on yourself if you focus on the right things. Think about the emotional response you want your title to evoke. Consider your target market: what kind of books are they likely to buy? What are the titles of [Read More…]
Overworked? Maybe You Need a Virtual Assistant
Sometimes you hit a wall, and you find yourself too busy to do the writing you need to do. If you need more time to spend on your writing, perhaps it’s time to look into hiring a virtual assistant. These are contractors who, like editors, provide support from their home offices using online tools. A [Read More…]
The Many Pitfalls of Rewriting
Rewriting is a tortuous, nerve-wracking process for many writers. There are a lot of traps to fall into, but if you follow these simple guidelines you’ll find yourself on a path to a better draft!
Gather Your Creative Momentum and Barrel Ahead
Have you ever felt the thrill of creative momentum? When you’re writing thousands of words a day and barreling ahead? What if you could harness that energy and keep it going well into the future? Find out how!
An Exhaustive Checklist for the Self-Publisher
If you’re a self-publishing author, you know how much work there is to do not only getting your book out into the world, but getting it noticed. You might sometimes feel overwhelmed, but this handy checklist can help. Did you remember to create a business plan for your book? Do you have business cards to [Read More…]
Joanna Penn’s Top Tips for Publishing on Kindle
Joanna Penn from TheCreativePenn.com has created a great post and video on her top tips for publishing on Kindle! Whether you’re just getting started with your first eBook, or looking for ways to make your next one even better, these tips can definitely help! Her first tip is to hire a freelancer to do the [Read More…]
5 Tips for Publishing a Book Bundle on Kindle
Publishing a book bundle on Kindle isn’t that hard to do and can have great rewards! This article gives you 5 tips on how to put together a book bundle:
Tips for a Creative Writing Career
In this wide-ranging and fun interview, author/blogger Joanna Penn is interviewed on research, ideas, genre, process, and tips for a creative writing career