Yes, this is an unprecedented time in history, and no doubt writers will have plenty to say. We recognize book promotion may be furthest from the minds of many, but take some time to think how your work can help,
10 Critical Author Marketing Lessons We Can Learn from Apple
As many of you know, I’ve been an Apple user and fan since the Apple IIe days. I mean, where would desktop publishing and much of our industry be today if it weren’t for those early inventions? So of course
How to Write More Compelling Ads for Online Readers
Today, almost anyone that wants to advertise can do so to their online readers, at a very reasonable price. The internet has transformed marketing; no longer do companies have to rely on advertising platforms with very high barriers to entry
Publicity 101: Your Publicity Calendar
Our sincere thanks to publicist CLAIRE MCKINNEY for this guest contribution! When it comes to your public relations campaign and your publicity calendar, what is important to remember is that the campaign starts before the book, with proper preparation and
Still Committing Word Crimes? Free and Useful Tools to Keep You Out of Grammar Jail
On the well-heeled heels of editor Elle River’s excellent post on editing self checks, we thought you’d enjoy an author’s take, and some apps he’s found to make the job a bit less painful! Our thanks to author William Lobb
Ready to Publish? Not So Fast! Check These 5 Things First to See if You Need an Editor
Our thanks to editor Elle River for this guest contribution! Congratulations! You’ve finished your manuscript. Now it’s time to start browsing for cover art, drafting query letters, and researching publishing companies to – wait! In chapter seven you forgot a
How to Measure and Improve the Readability of Your Blog
Our thanks to Katie Johnson for this guest contribution. Blogging seems simple enough doesn’t it? Well, once you’ve figured out how to make a website and start blogging in the first place it is! You write about the topics you