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Rolonda Watts on Receiving Recognition for Her Work as an Author - podcast
Rolonda Watts
Book awards can be a significant boost for any author, especially when received for a debut novel. Author and TV personality Rolonda Watts knew she had an important story to tell with her self-published book Destiny Lingers . Receiving the Editor's...
over 7 years ago
Contests and Endorsements
Endorsements
The Differences in Editing Fiction and Nonfiction
Bobbie Christmas
Some authors’ body of work is very specific and remains in the same genre for their entire career. Other authors have a broad body of work that encompasses many topics, forms, and genres. These authors can find it difficult to edit their work because...
over 6 years ago
Editorial Services
Editorial Assessments
Using Your Unique Voice as a Writer to Bring New Perspective and Opportunities - podcast
Elizabeth Knox
Many new writers worry that what they have to say has already been said and they wonder if their voice is unique enough to get noticed. Author Elizabeth Knox believes that all writers do have a unique way of seeing or saying things that will resonate...
over 8 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
Indexing: Best Practice
Author Learning Center
Like anything else, indexing has a set of best practices. A good index adds value to your book. The key to compiling a good index is to remember that every pertinent topic and name mentioned in the book should be included. Another way to approach indexing...
over 7 years ago
Editorial Services
Indexing
I have nearly finished draft 1 of my novel. I often hear people do multiple drafts. Is there a particular approach that seems to work best in editing each draft?
Author Learning Center
Question: I have nearly finished draft 1 of my novel. I often hear people do multiple drafts. Is there a particular approach that seems to work best in editing each draft? Answer: The book editing process can differ greatly for every author. Some...
over 4 years ago
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Turning Your Part Time Hobby into a Full Time Job - article
Doreen Spicer
Being a full-time writer is something that you really have to have passion for. You have to reinvent yourself with every new project; every time you finish something, you have to say, “That’s great, but it’s time to move on to the next thing.” You have...
over 8 years ago
Writing Jobs
Full-Time Writer
I have a book for children published on Amazon for age 6 to 12, what is the best way to promote it?
Author Learning Center
Question: I have a book for children published on Amazon for age 6 to 12, what is the best way to promote it? Answer: Book marketing can present some unique challenges for children’s authors because your book has to appeal to two groups – the intended...
over 3 years ago
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If I want to make changes to a book that is already published, can I update the book or republish it?
Author Learning Center
Question: If I want to make changes to a book that is already published, can I update the book or republish it? Answer: When you write and publish a book, you are sharing your ideas, messages, creativity, and voice with the world. It can seem overwhelming...
over 1 year ago
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Sensitivity and Proofreaders: the What, Who, and Why
L.E. Perez
Do you need sensitivity readers and proofreaders? What do they do and how do you find them? Whether you want to publish your work independently or traditionally, both types of readers need to be utilized prior to publishing. Proofreaders are the underrated...
over 3 years ago
Basic Editing
Proofreading
Defining YA Genres and Audience - video
Janette Rallison
Exactly who is the YA market? Young Adult author Janette Rallision describes this genre and audience for you. High reading tweens and teenagers before the age of 16 is about the age range. The YA genre is relatively new and the market has been exploding...
over 8 years ago
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Identifying Your Audience
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