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Understanding SEO and How it Impacts an Author's Virtual Life - recorded webinar

Jason Schmetzer

IMPORTANT NOTE : SEO is a discipline that changes every day, due to changes that Google makes in their ranking algorithms or because someone discovers a new data point or way of measuring. Always try and verify things you find, and don’t be surprised...
- over 9 years ago
- Websites
- Optimization
Getting Started with Nonfiction Research and Organization - article

Molly Blaisdell

As a nonfiction writer, you want to create definitive work. To cultivate this kind of work you must learn to identify weak spots. The first and most important part of writing nonfiction is the research. Reliable source material is of upmost importance...
- over 9 years ago
- I have an Idea!
- Researching Your Idea
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 3 years ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
As an author, should I be using LinkedIn to create awareness for my work and increase my readership? If so, how?

Author Learning Center

Question: As an author, should I be using LinkedIn to create awareness for my work and increase my readership? If so, how? Answer: Understanding the types of users on the various social media platforms can greatly inform where you choose to focus...
- 9 months ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
What does it mean when writers are told, “show, don’t tell”, and how can this technique be used in storytelling?

Author Learning Center

Question: What does it mean when writers are told, “show, don’t tell”, and how can this technique be used in storytelling? Answer: The best stories are those that fully immerse readers and keep them engaged from start to finish. There are a number...
- over 2 years ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
Author Kathi Macias on Her Process for Character Development

Kathi Macias

Character development is a higher priority than plot development for author, editor, and ghostwriter Kathi Macias. She always knows where the book will begin and end, but isn’t clear on what will happen in between. That’s because this part depends on...
- over 6 years ago
- Fiction
- Character Development
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 9 years ago
- Nonfiction
- Platform and Credibility
Using Your Unique Voice as a Writer to Bring New Perspective and Opportunities - video

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 9 years ago
- Nonfiction
- Platform and Credibility
Neil V. Young on Revision and Publishing Challenges

Neil V. Young

For author and technical writer Neil V. Young, writing his books is the fun part, while rewriting is the real work. He says going back into your story and making changes and edits is the toughest part of getting the book ready to publish. After Young...
- over 6 years ago
- Basic Editing
- Proofreading
The Benefits of Reading for Aspiring Authors - podcast

Edmund Wee

For publisher Edmund Wee, founder of Epigram Books, reading serves two primary functions for aspiring authors. First, reading what has already been published in the marketplace will give you an idea of the competitive landscape for your book and will...
- over 8 years ago
- I have an Idea!
- Researching Your Idea