Some good tips on how to promote your books before they come out. One thing I could use is good information on how to promote a book pre-launch (maybe using some kind of checklist to cover all the bases, including all the book promoter websites I’m using). It’s something I’m working on as I go, […]
Here’s a really helpful list of the different ways an author can make some money. Not just suggestions, but actual links to hiring pages for various publications (books, magazines, blogs, etc.). Instead of sitting around waiting for the Mysterious Force to drop some assignments in your lap, pitch a story idea to a magazine or […]
Here’s a pretty decent list of publishing links for the aspiring writer. Some good research here, from graphic design apps to online courses. Most of the distribution stuff is probably well-known. Note that this list is meant to provide a starting point for your research into service providers for a variety of projects, but it’s […]
Yeah, these are probably all good ideas, but I can’t work on only one thing at a time. I’m lucky if I can work on one thing, period. In 1932-1933, while working on what would become his first published novel, Tropic of Cancer, Miller devised and adhered to a stringent daily routine to propel […]
I’m a little stalled in my writing. This article provides some useful advice in getting through that dry spot before you finish your first draft. Where it may not help is during the editing/rewriting process. I’ve tried a few of these, and they have helped out a little. Probably the best advice I could personally […]
A helpful little article on how to write Science Fiction tech. For those who don’t know how to write about strange, new technology, these pointers may make everything you write a little more believable. 2. Go light on the details. No, seriously.Tied closely with the idea of keeping tech accessible to all readers is the […]
Something to listen to on a Monday. How to get your book cover design right. H/T to the folks at Creative Penn. What are indie authors still getting wrong with book cover design? Plus color theory, when to rebrand if your book has been out a while, intellectual property considerations with design, and more […]
I know I am. Can’t believe there are people out there who make money off what’s basically twitter with more pictures. But apparently, as writers, you’ll need to know how to leverage this social media app to gain followers. There’s a pretty simple formula to do this too, according to this article. 5. Use lots […]
#amwriting #indiepublishing #bookstores Trade book distributors are the guys who sell your book to bookstores and other institutions. They don’t market your book, per se, and they don’t build your audience. They will, however, help get your book into the big stores. Here’s why that’s important: The two greatest functions of a distributor are helping […]
Bouchercon is the world mystery writers convention, and it’s in St. Pete’s this year. Coincidentally, I have a place to stay in nearby Gulfport, making it cheaper to fly down there than to drive to Toronto and stay in a hotel.
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