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The State of the Industry: The Rise of Self Publishing - article
Alan Rinzler
First of all, you should know that the book business is in a state of turmoil and change. I’ve weathered a few storms in the past. When television started, I was told no one would read books again. That should give you some idea of how old I am. When...
over 9 years ago
Self-Publishing
Picking a Publisher
Ernestine Rose Testimonial
Top Ten Tips for Navigating Social Media (when you’re not a millennial!)
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The internet and the world have changed so much over the past two decades, making it hard to keep up. Social media can be especially challenging to navigate and it may seem like millennials and Gen Z have a monopoly on this channel, but don’t let generational...
over 6 years ago
Social Media
General
How can authors utilize Substack to communicate with readers, share their writing, and build a following?
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Question: How can authors utilize Substack to communicate with readers, share their writing, and build a following? Answer: With tens of millions of subscriptions and millions of paid subscribers across the platform, Substack has quickly become...
3 months ago
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Ask the Author: 8 Questions with Award-Winning Author Christina Hoag
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Christina Hoag won a prize for writing interesting stories when she was six years old and that’s what she’s been doing ever since. She is the author of the novels Girl on the Brink , (Fire and Ice YA, 2016), named 2016 Best of YA by Suspense Magazine...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
Ten Reasons Why You Haven’t Written That Book Yet - article
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Many people dream of writing a book, but they never put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard). Why is that? It’s too easy to blame it all on procrastination because there is still a reason somewhere behind the procrastination. So why do people give up...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
I want to write a memoir but I’m not sure where to start. How can I tell a personal story that others will care about and want to read?
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Question: I want to write a memoir but I’m not sure where to start. How can I tell a personal story that others will care about and want to read? Answer: Writing a memoir can be an excellent outlet for those wanting to share with others their stories...
over 1 year ago
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Writing an Effective Blog Post - article
Molly Blaisdell
You want to reach readers and have decided to blog. Good for you! But how do you write an effective blog post that will bring readers back for more? Here is some good news – it’s easier than you might think. A good blog post is short, between 250 to...
over 9 years ago
Blogging
Tips
Larry Horowitz Testimonial
I am considering writing a book on my area of expertise. How can this benefit me, and what should I keep in mind to ensure my book appeals to my intended audience?
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Question: I am considering writing a book on my area of expertise. How can this benefit me, and what should I keep in mind to ensure my book appeals to my intended audience? Answer: If you have authority or expertise in a specific field, you may...
5 months ago
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