Tag: writing
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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
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What to look for in a hybrid publisher
…3. Commit to truth and transparency in business practices. In the beginning, I went with a small publisher with first book. They’d send me these emails that said, “Hey, your book has entered our level 4 marketing process.” But they wouldn’t say what that was. And to be honest, I only had about 15 reviews.… Read more
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How to Develop Characters
who says your characters have to be human? The main character in one of my first short stories was a fish in a hotel fountain. Now here’s the other thing; I’m not satisfied if all I do is transcribe the voice of that character. It’s when you push that character against other characters that you… Read more
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What if I have too many writing ideas?
… 4. Set aside a day and go through your ideas. Is there anything that can be combined into a single project? Put the top items that you really want to work on and start with one of them. Set a timer for 20 minutes. And start writing. Do that with each project. If you… Read more
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Self Publishing Course Kick Off – Oct 1
Get all the details and link to tickets on the full description page. Read more
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How to be an Organized Writer
I create electronic folders for all my book information – and make sure to label everything – In my folder for Toy of the Gods – ebook cover, paperback cover, your blurb, any social media images, version of the book (ebook and or print – amazon and or other locations) Scrivener keeps my research organized.… Read more