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What is the best introduction for the next book when continuing the story from your first book?
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Question: What is the best introduction for the next book when continuing the story from your first book? Answer: It sounds like you are writing a sequel. By definition, a sequel is a publication that continues the story or develops the theme of...
over 4 years ago
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What can I do to get my book out there? What are some great, affordable methods of advertising?
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Question: What can I do to get my book out there? What are some great, affordable methods of advertising? Answer: To advertise something means to pay an outlet to publically promote your product. While there are plenty of free ways to promote your...
over 4 years ago
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Choosing the Right Events for Your Target Market - article
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Trade shows, conferences, conventions, and other large-scale events offer opportunities to interact directly with a large number of potential book buyers. While this kind of event marketing could be a valuable marketing investment for you, you’ll need...
over 9 years ago
Events
Book Fairs
Learn How to Become a Guerrilla Marketer - article
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Marketing your book doesn’t require you to become a high-powered salesperson, advertising executive, or seasoned promoter. Your personal involvement and commitment to the process are the most important factors for a successful book-marketing campaign...
over 9 years ago
Self-Promotion
Guerrilla Marketing
I am ready to start editing my first manuscript. What are common mistakes editors see first-time writers making that I should look for?
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Question: I am ready to start editing my first manuscript. What are common mistakes editors see first-time writers making that I should look for? Answer: Writing a book can be very challenging, not only because the task of writing takes skill and...
1 month ago
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I’m writing my first horror novel and want to ensure my story will appeal to readers of this genre. What are some things I should consider and avoid when writing horror?
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Question: I’m writing my first horror novel and want to ensure my story will appeal to readers of this genre. What are some things I should consider and avoid when writing horror? Answer: The horror genre of writing has a long history, tracing...
7 months ago
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I’m interested in writing historical fiction, but I’m not sure where to start. How can I combine both fact and fiction to create an engaging story?
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Question: I’m interested in writing historical fiction, but I’m not sure where to start. How can I combine both fact and fiction to create an engaging story? Answer: Historical fiction novels are embedded in the past. The stories typically take...
over 1 year ago
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Poetic Forms and Their Definitions
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A poetic form is a set of rules that dictate the rhyme scheme, structure, rhythm, and meter of a poem. The form may also guide the purpose and tone of a poem. When the message and form fit together, you can produce a poem that is truly powerful. Poet...
over 7 years ago
Poetry
Styles
Author Newsletters: What to Include and What to Avoid
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What you put in your author newsletter has a big impact on whether or not it will engage readers, and creating and maintaining a newsletter that gets results can be challenging. To reach your audience and keep them interested, you need to understand...
over 7 years ago
Self-Promotion
Mailing Lists
3 Steps to Securing a Bookstore Event - article
Melissa Glowski
First, if you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance you’ve already completed your book—congratulations! You’ve already accomplished something very impressive that few people ever do. Of course, the next step is finding ways to sell your book...
over 9 years ago
Events
Book Signings
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