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I Double-Dog Dare You: Overcoming Your Fears to Write (and Publish) Your Book - Recorded Webinar
Cathy Fyock
Many of us want to write, but we're not writing! Why? Something is holding us back, and its name is fear. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of wasting our time, fear that no one wants or needs what we have to say. This is a universal fear...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
I have a self-published book that needs a marketing plan. What’s the number one, foolproof, best first step?
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Question: I have a self-published book that needs a marketing plan. What’s the number one, foolproof, best first step? Answer: Two words – target audience. According to UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization...
over 4 years ago
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How can the Author Learning Center help me reach my writing and publishing goals?
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Answer: Writing a great book and getting it into the hands of readers can be a long, challenging journey. The writing process itself can be lonely and daunting, and with so many options for publishing, distribution...
over 3 years ago
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Are writing contests a realistic way to get published? How can you tell which ones are legit?
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Question: Are writing contests a realistic way to get published? How can you tell which ones are legit? Answer: It’s always nice to have someone acknowledge your hard work, and it’s especially encouraging to be recognized with an award or honorable...
over 5 years ago
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Susan Titus Osborn on Connecting with New Hope Publishers, and the Impact of Her Nonfiction Work
Susan Titus Osborn
Susan Titus Osborn, an author, editor, and owner of The Christian Communicator, helped write a series of Christian-oriented issues books for women after connecting with Andrea Mullins of New Hope Publishers. The three books cover verbal abuse, suicide...
over 6 years ago
I have an Idea!
Working with a Co-Author
Valerie Willis on How Her Background in Graphic Design Has Enhanced Her Publishing Journey
Valerie Willis
Being artistically inclined can be beneficial to a writer. When author and writing teacher Valerie Willis is facing writer's block, she often pulls out drawing tools and doodles to work through the character or scene that's causing the interruption...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
Author Sharon Norris Elliott on How Her Blog Led to Writing and Publishing a Devotional
Sharon Norris Elliott
Author, editor, and speaker Sharon Norris Elliott’s devotional, 366 Glimpses Of God: Getting To Know The God Who Knows You, consists of what were originally blog posts. Norris Elliott wrote a daily blog for six or seven years, where she would comment...
over 6 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
What can I do to protect my work, both published and unpublished, in the event of my death?
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Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and provides an overview of the basic principles of wills, trusts, and Literary Executors for authors. The material contained in this article is NOT legal advice, and does not create an attorney...
over 2 years ago
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What is the best way to find an agent to represent me and pitch my book to traditional publishers?
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Question: What is the best way to find an agent to represent me and pitch my book to traditional publishers? Answer: Acquiring literary agent representation can be a very long and challenging process for authors, but is a critical step for those...
over 2 years ago
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I have a book for children published on Amazon for age 6 to 12, what is the best way to promote it?
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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 4 years ago
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