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Advice for Finding Beta Readers and Building an Audience
Sara Stratton
Redwood Publishing owner Sara Stratton encourages all writers working on a memoir or fiction to connect with other memoir or fiction writers at workshops, seminars, and online. This is a great way to find beta readers and perfect your work. You can recruit...
over 5 years ago
Getting Feedback
Peer Reviews
The Importance of Author Platform and Book Structure for Nonfiction Writers
Sara Stratton
Building your author platform is extremely important for both fiction and nonfiction authors, explains Redwood Publishing owner Sara Stratton. Your online platform is where you build your tribe, and find the readers who will follow your journey and buy...
over 5 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
Advice for Authors on Getting Their Books Placed in Libraries
Sara Stratton
Before trying to get your book into libraries, Redwood Publishing owner Sara Stratton recommends first focusing on your launch. Get some sales and reviews and build your audience. Then take your story of success to the library – this can help sway the...
over 5 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Libraries
Three Tips for Increasing the Chances of Having a Bestselling Book on Amazon
Sara Stratton
Sara Stratton, owner of Redwood Publishing, has three tips for authors hoping to find success on Amazon: Set a launch date and stick to it. Don’t release early or late – you want your audience to get used to the launch date and be excited and prepared...
over 5 years ago
Book Reviews
Amazon
The Importance of Having the Proper Mindset in Becoming a Successful Author
Racquel Henry
Racquel Henry, writer and editor, shares the importance of mindset when it comes to finishing a manuscript and publishing your book. In fact, she stresses that mindset is the most important part of the writing process besides practicing your craft...
over 6 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
Author Racquel Henry on the Various Roles of a Ghostwriter
Racquel Henry
Racquel Henry, writer and editor, hadn’t planned to go into ghostwriting. The opportunity, however, fell into her lap. She actually connected with a unique network of ghostwriters on Craigslist. She enjoys this type of writing because every ghostwriting...
over 6 years ago
Writing Jobs
Ghostwriter
Marc Nair on His Collaboration With Nicola Anthony on Their Book, Intersection
Marc Nair
Singaporean poet and photographer Marc Nair has published five solo volumes of poetry and has released another four collections in collaboration with visual artists, including British artist Nicola Anthony. Marc and Nicola met at an event where they...
over 6 years ago
I have an Idea!
Working with a Co-Author
Kaitlin Solimine on Co-Founding the Online Thought-Leader Platform Hippo Reads
Kaitlin Solimine
Award-winning author Kaitlin Solimine has made many connections through writing groups, writing residencies, and academics over the years, and much of her career has been focused on research. These experiences, along with some encouraging entrepreneurial...
over 7 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
How to Get Started Teaching Creative Writing Workshops - video
Jeanne Lyet Gassman
Before award-winning author Jeanne Lyet Gassman began teaching creative writing workshops, she was a student. She participated in numerous courses, workshops, and conferences to learn both the craft and the business of writing. Much of what she has...
over 8 years ago
Writing Jobs
Teacher & Professor
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