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SEO: What is this? - article

Michael Esser

When searching on the Internet for something, the most likely starting point is one of the big search engines, like Google.com. Through these search engines, results are returned in a specific order based mostly on relevance to the keywords you entered...
- over 8 years ago
- Websites
- Optimization
How to Give a Good Reading - article

Molly Blaisdell

Authors want to engage audiences through readings. This is great way to make sales and to get more exposure for your book. One good reading can lead to another. To create a successful reading, you need to understand and control your emotional state....
- over 8 years ago
- Events
- Readings
Ask the Author: 8 Questions with Author, Poet, & Blogger Madeline Sharples

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Madeline Sharples worked in the aerospace business (TRW and Northrop Grumman) as a technical writer and editor, web content writer, and proposal manager for almost thirty years – hiring in five times and retiring twice. She also worked for non-profits...
- over 6 years ago
- Managing Your Writing Life
- Goal Setting and Process
What can I do to protect my work, both published and unpublished, in the event of my death?

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Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and provides an overview of the basic principles of wills, trusts, and Literary Executors for authors. The material contained in this article is NOT legal advice, and does not create an attorney...
- over 1 year ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
10 Logical Fallacies Nonfiction Authors Should Avoid

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A logical fallacy occurs when someone attempts to make a point without proper research and reasoning. In order to be effective, your communications and arguments need to be logical. When you use a fallacy, deliberately or on accident, readers will be...
- over 4 years ago
- Nonfiction
- Common Mistakes
How do you write a hook strong enough to make an agent fall in love with your characters and/or plot in the first five pages?

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QUESTION: How do you write a hook strong enough to make an agent fall in love with your characters and/or plot in the first five pages? ANSWER: Literary agents receive an overwhelming amount of manuscript submissions on a weekly basis and lack...
- over 3 years ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
How can I create an effective social media presence while keeping it manageable and easy to maintain long-term?

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Question: How can I create an effective social media presence while keeping it manageable and easy to maintain long-term? Answer: Any successful book marketing plan is one that includes both offline and online efforts. In-person events and speaking...
- 10 months ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
How to Structure a Story: The Fundamentals of Narrative - article

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As children, we learned stories begin with "once upon a time" and end with "happily ever after." While this may be the most simplistic view of a story, it offers storytellers advice on a narrative structure that stands the test of time. A good book...
- over 7 years ago
- Fiction
- Plot Planning