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Using Story Mapping and Planning for Complex World Building and Plots
Tony N. Todaro
When you write, are you a plotter or a pantser? Plotters plan out the logistics of a story before writing it. Pantsers let the story unfold as they write it, surprising themselves along with the readers. Tony N. Todaro, author, Executive Director of...
over 7 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
Angles to Pitch Your Book - podcast
Peggy Thomas
It's sometimes difficult for authors to think "outside the box" about where to find readers of their books. It's easy to think about bookstores and libraries, but sometimes there are other avenues unique to your book. Children's author Peggy Thomas...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Elevator Pitch
Starting a Self-Help Book - podcast
Adele Ryan McDowell
Adele Ryan McDowell, psychologist and author of Balancing Act , discusses the starting point for a great self-help book, beginning with you. Trying to navigate today's fast-paced life is something that plagues everyone today. McDowell believes there...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
Starting a Self-Help Book - video
Adele Ryan McDowell
Adele Ryan McDowell, psychologist and author of Balancing Act , discusses the starting point for a great self-help book, beginning with you. Trying to navigate today's fast-paced life is something that plagues everyone today. McDowell believes there...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
Angles to Pitch Your Book - video
Peggy Thomas
It's sometimes difficult for authors to think "outside the box" about where to find readers of their books. It's easy to think about bookstores and libraries, but sometimes there are other avenues unique to your book. Children's author Peggy Thomas...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Elevator Pitch
Researching a Historical Non-Fiction Book or Novel - podcast
CF Yetmen
CF Yetmen, author of "The Roses Underneath," shares how she researched her book, which was a contiunation of the story from the best-selling "Monuments Men." As an author, you may be able to find what you need in online archives instead of visiting...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
Pitching Your Book: Listen to Your Fans - podcast
Rhiannon Frater
Rhiannon Frater, hugely successful indie author of the As the World Dies trilogy, tells us how her fans are heavily involved in driving her story and character development. They tell her what they want for future books and she listens! Click here to...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Identifying Your Audience
Researching a Historical Non-Fiction Book or Novel - video
CF Yetmen
CF Yetmen, author of "The Roses Underneath," shares how she researched her book, which was a contiunation of the story from the best-selling "Monuments Men." As an author, you may be able to find what you need in online archives instead of visiting...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
Marketing Your Book: Using Forums & Blogs - video
C.S. Marks
Successful indie author C.S. Marks shares her thoughts on how to market your book using online tools like forums and blogs. She offers an array of examples including subtle marketing techniques for Amazon, Kindle Boards, and social media.
over 9 years ago
Blogging
Tips
Marketing Your Book: Using Forums & Blogs - podcast
C.S. Marks
Successful indie author C.S. Marks shares her thoughts on how to market your book using online tools like forums and blogs. She offers an array of examples including subtle marketing techniques for Amazon, Kindle Boards, and social media. Click here...
over 9 years ago
Blogging
Tips
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