Category: The Five Minute Author
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Finding the Right Book Cover
…That’s what you’re competing with when you’re selling your book. You must have a book cover that conveys the right genre as well as attracts a click. Now, every author’s […] Read more
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An ebook from start to finish
…So, let’s start with writing platforms – Most of you are probably going to use Google Docs, Word, or Scrivener. I know there are other platforms out there, but these […] Read more
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Tips for Writing the Page Turning Thriller
…Make characters that readers care about and don’t want bad things to happen to them – and bring in subplots. I have a lot of characters in my books and that […] Read more
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Why Write Short Stories
…So for example, when readers sign up for my list, they get 2 short stories. One is a back story to my main character in my novels, Leslie Kicklighter and […] Read more
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Use ARC Readers to Reach Best Selling Lists
…First, you want a cover and blurb that makes readers want to read your story. You also want to create rules for your reviewers. There are a few ways to […] Read more
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Writing a Novel in November
Tips for writing a Novel in November First, find some books on writing that you can grab whenever you feel stuck. There’s Save the Cat, and On Writing: A Memoir […] Read more
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Dictation Apps for Your Writing Process
So, I tried out two apps and found one I really like. An app is definitely better than the option in Notes. Both of the apps – when I selected […] Read more
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How to deal with book critiques
A critique group of writers aren’t interested in hurting your feelings, they’re interested in helping you and each other write the best stories for their readers. And remember that you […] Read more
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How to get back into writing
…If you don’t have something you want to work on right now, consider signing up for a contest. Writing contests often have a specific goal, a word count limit, and […] Read more
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How to get Book Reviews
…Goodreads Giveaways. I choose an ebook giveaway because it’s easier. The standard package is $119. I’ve heard that the premium package isn’t really worth the additional cost. The Goodreads Giveaway […] Read more