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Inspiration for Beginning Writers - video
Steven Kussin, MD
Steven Kussin, doctor and author, shares his story of survival and how it influenced his book and how his book saved his life. If you are looking for inspiration as a writer, this interview offers it!
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
Inspiration for Beginning Writers - podcast
Steven Kussin, MD
Steven Kussin, doctor and author, shares his story of survival and how it influenced his book and how his book saved his life. If you are looking for inspiration as a writer, this interview offers it! Click here to play this audio clip
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
How Crowdfunding for Authors Works - article
Author Learning Center
Want to self-publish a book but don't have the upfront capital? Crowdfunding allows you to raise money for your book project. From start-ups to albums, films to books, people use crowdfunding to finance their passions. With the increasing popularity...
over 8 years ago
Self-Promotion
Crowd Funding
Using Poetry to Focus Your Fiction Writing - podcast
Joan Gelfand
Author Joan Gelfand talks about how writing poetry helps her prose and how her prose helps her poetry, reminding writers to feel the music even in their fiction work. Gelfand talks about the differences between the two genres, and how these genres...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
Using Poetry to Focus Your Fiction Writing - video
Joan Gelfand
Author Joan Gelfand talks about how writing poetry helps her prose and how her prose helps her poetry, reminding writers to feel the music even in their fiction work. Gelfand talks about the differences between the two genres, and how these genres...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
Behind the Scenes of Editing a Book
Marysue Rucci
How does a book get edited? Laura Dave, author of the forthcoming The Night We Lost Him , discusses the editing process with her editor, Marysue Rucci. Mayrsue Rucci shares the steps in her process, and how she gets into the right mindset when editing...
8 months ago
Editorial Services
Editorial Assessments
Book Signing Success - video
Shannon Johnson
Author Shannon Dorsey Johnson self-published her poetry memoir. Then she self-marketed it. In this interview, the author shares how she learned to pitch her book to potential readers, where she hosted her first book signing, how she learned to have...
over 8 years ago
Events
Book Signings
Book Signing Success - podcast
Shannon Johnson
Author Shannon Dorsey Johnson self-published her poetry memoir. Then she self-marketed it. In this interview, the author shares how she learned to pitch her book to potential readers, where she hosted her first book signing, how she learned to have...
over 8 years ago
Events
Book Signings
What is the Pomodoro Technique, and how can I use it to improve my writing productivity and get my book finished?
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Question: What is the Pomodoro Technique, and how can I use it to improve my writing productivity and get my book finished? Answer: Writing a book can be very challenging, not only because the task of writing takes skill and effort, but because...
over 1 year ago
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Word Count by Genre: How Long Should a Book Be?
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As a new author, breaking into publishing can be challenging. There are so many rules to learn and tips to follow. Meanwhile, you just want to tell your story, help others, express yourself, and achieve your dream. One industry standard to consider is...
over 6 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
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