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A Conversation with Bestselling Author Philip Athans - article
Suzette Conway
If you love fantasy and science fiction, you know Philip Athans. He wrote his first novel in 1985, he published his first, Baldur’s Gate , in 1998 and has gone on to publish many more, including Annihilation , which earned him a spot on the coveted New...
over 8 years ago
Self-Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
I just published my first little poetry book. I am not sure how I have to promote my book to people so they can buy it.
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Question: I just published my first little poetry book. I am not sure how I have to promote my book to people so they can buy it. Answer: When it comes to book marketing and selling, poetry books are no different from fiction novels or nonfiction...
over 4 years ago
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I'm trying to self-publish a Sci-Fi book and found someone to do book cover artwork, but she's asking me for a template for style and sizing. Not sure how to answer this...can you help me?
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Question: I'm trying to self-publish a Sci-Fi book and found someone to do book cover artwork, but she's asking me for a template for style and sizing. Not sure how to answer this...can you help me? Answer: Using the right dimensions or size for...
over 2 years ago
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Ask the Author: Ten Questions with Award-Winning Author D.B. Jackson
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D. B. Jackson is the award-winning author of three novels: They Rode Good Horses, Unbroke Horses, and Small Moving Parts, as well as several short stories. His screenplays include the television series adaptation of They Rode Good Horses, the feature...
over 6 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
How can I find a ghostwriter that is a good fit for my book idea?
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Question: How can I find a ghostwriter that is a good fit for my book idea? Answer: Is there a message or story you are longing to share with the world, but are uncertain how to turn that idea into something others can benefit from and enjoy? Or...
11 months ago
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Overcoming 5 Common Roadblocks That Keep Writers From Finishing Their Books - article
Keith Ogorek
Having an idea for a book is really easy. Starting a book is easy. But writing to the end is difficult and very few people actually reach their goal. Why is that? I believe it is because there are many obstacles on the path to a finished book. Why...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
How to Sell Books With Social Media - article
Jeff Molander
Authors who self publish can actually move books with social media like Facebook and a blog. I am and so can you. So forget about buzzing, engaging and “being more human” on social media and learn how to sell with it. Here are 3 things you can do tomorrow...
over 8 years ago
Social Media
General
I'm currently struggling with why I should write my book and why anyone other than family would want to read it.
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Question: I'm currently struggling with why I should write my book and why anyone other than family would want to read it. Answer: First, please know you are not alone in feeling this way. Most writers go through periods of serious self-doubt,...
over 3 years ago
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