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Time to Write: 5 Tricks of Effective Time Management - article
Jen Veldhuyzen
Whether you work full-time or have ten kids, your life is probably pretty busy. It can be hard to fit writing into that jam-packed life if writing hasn't already been a natural part of you for years and years. Here you'll find a few tips for those who...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
What are some great swag or merchandise ideas that I can give away or sell alongside my book?
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Question: What are some great swag or merchandise ideas that I can give away or sell alongside my book? Answer: In-person events such as festivals, fairs, signings, and conventions continue to be one of the most effective ways authors can reach...
over 1 year ago
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Ask the Author: Nine Questions with Self-Published Cookbook Author Dawn Parker
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Dawn Parker is a Functional Medicine Health Coach who works with clients to help them reach their health goals. She helps people look and feel their best through nutrition changes, stress reduction strategies, fitness, better sleep, reducing toxins and...
over 6 years ago
Nonfiction
Reason for Writing
Plotting vs Pantsing: How Much Should You Plan Your Novel?
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Writing a cohesive, well-crafted story is a difficult task and there is no “right” way to do it. Every writer needs to discover how they best plan a story. Some writers are plotters and some are pantsers. A plotter is an author who outlines his or...
over 5 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
The Challenge of Securing School Visits for Young Adult Authors
Melody Dean Dimick
Authors who are writing books for students—whether they’re children, middle reader, or young adult students—appreciate the value of getting into schools and sharing their work. Going to where your audience lives every day isn’t an option for all writers...
over 6 years ago
Events
School and University Visits
Maintaining a Creative Edge by Writing in Different Genres and Formats - video
Derek Taylor Kent
Author Derek Taylor Kent describes himself as a comedy writer with a lot of different passions. His style of writing lends itself well to many different genres and formats, as proven by all of the accolades he has received for his work. In addition...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
Maintaining a Creative Edge by Writing in Different Genres and Formats - podcast
Derek Taylor Kent
Author Derek Taylor Kent describes himself as a comedy writer with a lot of different passions. His style of writing lends itself well to many different genres and formats, as proven by all of the accolades he has received for his work. In addition...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
Writing Your Best Query Letter
Amy Levenson
Literary agents don’t have time to read every manuscript sent their way. There just aren’t enough hours in the day. So how do they find the next great novel or universally loved memoir? Enter the query letter. Next to your manuscript, the query letter...
over 7 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Book Proposals
How to Define the Target Audience for Your Memoir and Reach Potential Readers
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You pour your heart and soul into writing your memoir. It's not fiction, it's your life. And you want your message to be heard. As you are capturing key moments from your life, a persistent question may start ringing in your head… who will read my memoir...
over 7 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
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