Seth Godin’s post: writing Naked!
This blog post from Seth Godin really struck a cord with me: Seth Godin’s blog post: Writing Naked since I am in the process of writing content for our new sister sites, and struggling. I will work on writing naked! If you don’t already subscribe to Godin’s blog, trust me, click the link and hit … Read more
Stimulating Conversation is Seeking Guest Bloggers.
If you are an author, or in the publishing industry, and having something to add to the conversation we would love to hear from you. We are booking guest bloggers for the summer months to contribute to this blog. We reach out to authors and publishers. Feel free to email me for a slot on … Read more
What Makes Authors Tick?
By Katina Solomon Are you suffering from writer’s block? Katina shared her article with us, which was featured on OnlineCollege.com If you’re interested in what makes authors tick, you’ll love reading what they have to say in interviews. You can learn about how they got started writing, what they enjoy about books, and more. Here … Read more
When Do You Start Marketing Your Book?
By Carol White Get your book really ready by following these steps: 1) You need a distribution strategy (whether POD or off-set – just the logistics are different) – how sad is it to create great buzz – and you don’t have your book anyplace where the trade and consumers can get it for your … Read more
Notes from WriteOn! on 3/10
A big Thank You to Yen Cheong, Natasha Maw, and Ron Hogan for your participation in our discussion! You were wonderful panelists and we thank you kindly for your words. And to those of you who tuned in, and/ or participated in our discussion via the chat room, you’re great and we appreciate you stopping … Read more
A Few No Cost or Low Cost Ways to Market Your Book
By Suzanne Lieurance If you’ve written a book, the real challenge begins when you start to market that book. Marketing can be expensive, and most authors don’t have loads of money to use for promoting or marketing their book(s). Here are a few no-cost or low-cost ways to get the word out about your book: … Read more
The Value of Critique Groups
By Judith Marshall When I’d finished the first draft of my novel, Husbands May Come and Go But Friends are Forever, I knew I needed feedback. I also knew it was too early to hire a professional editor; so instead, I joined the California Writers Club in search for a critique group. As luck would … Read more
Promote Your Book To The Top of The NY Times Best Sellers List
By Eric Gruber Although, Mark Hyman, M.D, the New York Times Best Selling author, and practicing physician, had a strong, multi-faceted marketing and sales plan in place, the addition of an article marketing strategy helped him in his successful quest to push his book, UltraMetabolism – The Simple Plan For Automatic Weight Loss to the … Read more
The Pineapple Chutney Following: Marketing with Food
By Alice J. Wisler When my novel, Rain Song, made its debut, I was eager to promote it with the typical book signings at local stores. I arranged three events and enjoyed each one; people came and bought books. However, I wanted more, something unique, something to stand out. As one friend said, with a … Read more
Thursday’s Guest Thoughts with Charles Salzberg
by Charles Salzberg When I finished writing my novel, Swann’s Last Song, I thought the hard work was behind me. I should have known better. In fact, it was just beginning. I wrote Swann’s Last Song, which is what I like to describe as a quirky, literary detective novel, almost twenty-five years ago. … Read more
