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Social Media: How to Host a Great Twitter Contest - article

Michael Esser

When an author is looking to increase the numbers of his fans and readers, he should set himself up with a social network, such as Twitter. But why? Twitter COO *** Costolo has shown that Twitter has over 190 million users, tweeting more than 65...
- over 9 years ago
- Social Media
- Twitter (X)
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Should an Author Have Multiple Websites? - podcast

Sam Barry and Kathi Kamen Goldmark

You will ideally be writing more than one book, so give your website room to develop around you and your work. To illustrate this point, co-authors Sam Barry and Kathi Kamen Goldmark point out how Stephen King would have been boxed in with a website...
- over 9 years ago
- Websites
- Creating a Website
Should an Author Have Multiple Websites? - video

Sam Barry and Kathi Kamen Goldmark

You will ideally be writing more than one book, so give your website room to develop around you and your work. To illustrate this point, co-authors Sam Barry and Kathi Kamen Goldmark point out how Stephen King would have been boxed in with a website...
- over 9 years ago
- Websites
- Creating a Website
Pros and cons of using a pen name. How would you actually do that?

Author Learning Center

Question: Pros and cons of using a pen name. How would you actually do that? Answer: A pen name is a fictitious author name that is used in place of a writer’s real name. Many writers consider using a pen name (also known as a “pseudonym”) to publish...
- over 5 years ago
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Book Design: Your Author Biography - article

Chris Ferro

Author biographies vary almost as much the topics of books themselves. Some people choose to be funny, others choose to be professorial, but one thing is for certain…the author biography is your space to tell the story of you. If you take a look at...
- over 9 years ago
- Design
- Cover
How Writing Helped Brian Platzer Deal With His Neurological Disorder

Brian Platzer

Author Brian Platzer's The Body Politic is inspired by our current political moment and his own personal struggles with a neurological disorder. Platzer explains how writing the novel gave him both a wider perspective on what he deals with everyday and...
- over 5 years ago
- Fiction
- Reason for Writing
How Writing Groups and Cohorts Can Support Your Career

Russell Nohelty

Bestselling author and Wannabe Press founder Russell Nohelty has created an online Facebook group to provide a place for writers and authors to go to get support. Publishing is a tough business where only a select few survive, which creates a camaraderie...
- over 5 years ago
- Getting Feedback
- Writing Groups
How to Derive Humor from Life and Integrate it into Your Writing

Devorah Cutler-Rubenstein

Humor is one of the trickiest elements to include in a piece of writing because it’s easy to sound stilted and uncomfortable. Devorah Cutler-Rubenstein, writer, producer, director, and career coach, explains the secret to being naturally funny. It...
- over 7 years ago
- Managing Your Writing Life
- Education and Craft
How Can Writers Create Income While Building Writing Credibility? - podcast

Karleen Koen

Author Karleen Koen discusses creative avenues for living while chasing the dream of becoming an established writer. Click here to play this audio clip
- over 9 years ago
- Writing Jobs
- Freelance Writer