Category: The Five Minute Author
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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 do this but generally, you’re giving them your book or story for free, prior to it being published. Then you want to encourage them 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 of the Craft. There’s also the 5 Minute Author: How to write a novel by me. That book is free for a few more days,… 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 the microphone, the app kept running and recording without stopping until I selected the stop button. If you have an iPhone I suggest using Dictate.… 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 know your story but your reader doesn’t. So if another writer critiques your book and doesn’t understand something in your story then there is probably… 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 other limitations that will help you focus on a story. To find worthy contests, I’d suggest you sign up for the Funds for Writers newsletter… 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 gives your ebook to 100 people. The pro with Goodreads is that in my case over 500 users put my book on their to read… Read more
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Don’t Advertise Your Book with These Companies
… They’ve told you how brilliant your book is, they have all these followers, and there’s a tight deadline to get into the deal. All great sales talk to tempt you. And maybe $39 is a great price. I’ll tell you right now, don’t do it. That will be $39 down the drain. You’ll see… Read more
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You Don’t Have to Write Every Day
…Ever had a gym buddy? Someone to meet you at the gym and make sure you work out? Well, it also helps to have a writing buddy. Whether that’s a group of writers or just a friend to meet online or in person and work on your own stories. Another time tip is to put… Read more
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How to Write Better
… if I can be an multi award-winning author, than you can do this too. And I really love what one of my editors had to share about this. Jim of Daddy Wags Editing said, “So what if you don’t know where the commas are supposed to go or if you don’t know the difference… Read more
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The Ten Steps to Self-Publishing
…you want to look for a cover artist. There’s a lot of talk out there about what covers work best for sales. keep this simple I would just say look at the covers that are out there for the best selling books in your genre. Obviously don’t copy them but see if you can find… Read more