Writing an entire manuscript in preparation for publishing a book is a huge accomplishment, and one that is worthy of celebration. But, before you send your manuscript off to your publisher (or printer), there are several ways you can improve the overall professionalism and maximize reader engagement. Bonus Downloads –When you sell your book through […]
How do you begin your writing day? If you are like most people, the first thing you do is check your phone to see if you’ve gotten any messages. You may answer emails and reply to social media posts. And you handle priorities—your own or someone else’s priorities. But you don’t write first. Writing isn’t […]
Do you know how John Lennon fell in love with Yoko Ono? Lennon was visiting an art gallery—he himself was a sketch artist, had gone to art school and was a fixture on the London art scene as well as a famous Beatle. Ono was on a ladder installing her one woman art show, a […]
Our culture glamorizes productivity. We believe that in order to be productive, we have to do it all. If we check all the boxes and cross all the tasks off our to-do list, then and only then will we succeed at being productive. I used to buy into this idea myself. I thought saying no […]
Studies show that as many as 80% of people want to write a book. I hear this goal all of the time from people I meet in the business world. Countless numbers of people over the years have proclaimed their desire to write a book, but only a small percentage will actually make their book […]
There’s a common belief that everyone has at least one book in them and the trick is to get it out. Well, they don’t write themselves, so it’s important to get yourself a game plan when you decide that you actually want to go for it. Here are some tried and tested tips to get […]
My freshman year in college, I chose my course schedule based on class titles and time slots. Early-morning sessions lost out to late-morning or afternoon alternatives. After a few problems (don’t ask about calculus), I realized the professor might be the most important factor. By asking around, it was easy to discover who the good […]
We all love humor, because it’s fun to laugh. But why do we laugh? And is there any way we can learn to write funny things so that other people will laugh? Is there some secret to it? I’ve been fascinated by that question all my life. When I was ten years old, I stumbled […]
The back cover is where you convince readers to buy. One trick that many writers use is to craft a compelling description before writing the manuscript because it can help to know what to focus on when developing the manuscript. You have a very limited amount of space on the back of your book so […]
There are just two things you need to write authoritative and compelling nonfiction: to be an authority, and write in a way that interests and informs your reader. “Obviously,” you say? Well, yes and no. The problem is that many books are published by authors with little first-hand knowledge of their subjects or experience in […]
Science Fiction Can Help Us Create the Real Future by Brian Jud
When seeking creative ideas, our built-in biases can prevent us from seeing new possibilities. We only develop opportunities related to the status quo, that which is somewhat familiar. Science fiction can help remove the creative boundaries by providing the inspiration for innovation. It helps us engage in mental time travel and allows us to dream […]
Which Self-Publishing Firm Should You Choose? Special Report by Stephanie Chandler
There are many, many options for hybrid/vanity/custom book publishing and it can be overwhelming to wade through the choices. Unfortunately, there are also some predatory firms out there, plus other reasons to avoid working with some of these brands. What to Watch For Some companies use deceptive tactics to acquire new publishing clients by offering […]
Planning a Successful and Profitable Book Tour by Charmaine Hammond
There are a couple of ways to approach a successful book tour (either virtual or live). Regardless of which approach you choose, the key is allowing ample time to effectively plan, implement, and evaluate your book tour results. It all starts with having a clear objective or goal for the tour. Book Tour Planning Questions […]
Name: Margery Miller Book Title: Great Girls Network Series: Confessions of a Recovering Helpaholic Your book’s Amazon purchase link: Great Girls Network Series: Confessions of a Recovering Helpaholic What is your book about? From the book description on Amazon: If you have any sense that you may be a helpaholic, this book is definitely for you! […]
Science Fiction Can Help Us Create the Real Future by Brian Jud
When seeking creative ideas, our built-in biases can prevent us from seeing new possibilities. We only develop opportunities related to the status quo, that which is somewhat familiar. Science fiction can help remove the creative boundaries by providing the inspiration for innovation. It helps us engage in mental time travel and allows us to dream […]
Which Self-Publishing Firm Should You Choose? Special Report by Stephanie Chandler
There are many, many options for hybrid/vanity/custom book publishing and it can be overwhelming to wade through the choices. Unfortunately, there are also some predatory firms out there, plus other reasons to avoid working with some of these brands. What to Watch For Some companies use deceptive tactics to acquire new publishing clients by offering […]
Planning a Successful and Profitable Book Tour by Charmaine Hammond
There are a couple of ways to approach a successful book tour (either virtual or live). Regardless of which approach you choose, the key is allowing ample time to effectively plan, implement, and evaluate your book tour results. It all starts with having a clear objective or goal for the tour. Book Tour Planning Questions […]
Before You Publish: Pro Tips for Finalizing Your Nonfiction Manuscript
Writing an entire manuscript in preparation for publishing a book is a huge accomplishment, and one that is worthy of celebration. But, before you send your manuscript off to your publisher (or printer), there are several ways you can improve the overall professionalism and maximize reader engagement. Bonus Downloads –When you sell your book through […]
Wizard of Oz Marketing by Brian Jud
Many first-time authors apply Wizard of Oz marketing. Once their book is published, they start with whirlwind activity but soon find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Initially, they are not sure where they want to go, but eventually find a path to reach their goal. There are many obstacles along the way, but there is also […]
Boost Book Sales with Pre-Launch Social Media Strategies by Sue Canfield
You’ve written your first book and it’s all set to be released in a few months. What can you do using social media now, before your official book launch date, to be sure book sales are boosted on release day? First create a plan. Write down your goals. How many followers would you like on […]
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