So far, I’ve never attended a book fair, but will probably do so here in Greece. So, I found this guest post by Elaine Bennett of particular interest. I hope you, too, enjoy it! Elaine is a marketing specialist-turned blogger, currently writing for Bizzmark Blog. 4 Tips for a Successful Book Fair First off, congrats…
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I have many works in progress but this is my cover reveal for book eight in my ‘Shadow and Friends’ series. You see the cover and the title but you don’t know what this adventure is about. That, my friends and family, will be known soon.
12 Questions Your Should Ask Yourself Before Hitting That Publish Button — The Art of Blogging
Inspiration. One of those words you just love to hate sometimes. It’s unreliable. And when inspiration hits, you just gotta start punching those damn keys. Nothing wrong with that, but after do you do after you’ve transformed a blank page into what resembles a blog post? Edit it? Okay… And then? How do you know […]
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Writing Tips: How (And Why) To Treat Your Setting Like A Character – by Kyle A. Massa… — Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
on The Creative Penn: Writers know it’s important to create complex, vivid characters that keep readers engaged. In this post, Kyle A. Massa from ProWritingAid shares how to make your novels’ settings equally compelling. __________ Character. Plot. Setting. Of those three, which do you enjoy writing the most? For myself (and many writers I know), character […]
Publishing Guide – Defining The Terms And People Found In Publishing – by Douglas Paton… — Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
on The Writers for Hire: Publishing has a long and romantic history, filled with names and figures that we all know. For example, most aspiring writers can tell you not only who it was that invented the printing press, but also what is often considered to be the first book ever printed on it? A […]
9 Pieces of Bad Publishing Advice New Writers Should Ignore – by Anne R Allen… — anita dawes and jaye marie
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog: Social Media is both a boon and a curse to new writers. Online writing groups and forums are an excellent source of insider information on the publishing industry—stuff we once could only find at expensive classes and writers’ conferences. But social media is also a…
Publishing Ins And Outs: Proceed With Contract Caution – Jennifer Babisak… — Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
on Writers for Hire: Long hours and late nights of pounding the keys have finally resulted in something monumental–a book! You’ve finished your manuscript and even scored interest from a publisher or two. What’s not to like? You could get used to this author life. But wait! Before you start counting those dollar signs in […]
Do you think writers need more social media? — Jean’s Writing
Do you find social media apps confusing or even a bit frightening? Like, for instance, Instagram? I do! I can barely keep up with Twitter and Facebook. Plus, I don’t have a clue about how to use Instagram effectively. AND, I’m terrible at self-promotion. Which leads to panic every time I try a new social media […]
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Five Mistakes to Avoid when Writing a Headline — The Art of Blogging
Writing a great headline means extending an enticing invitation to a potential reader. It’s not the whole story, nor is it an attempt to convince anyone to do anything other than to keep reading. That being said, it seems the blogging world is littered with poorly-crafted headlines. While many contain one or more necessary elements, other factors […]
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Learn To Write! — Writing your first novel-Things you should know
You may be a natural. Maybe you studied Creative Writing or English Composition in College, but don’t use that degree as a crutch or allow it to lull you into a false sense of security. Competition is fierce. Just because you know the mechanics or can put words together to form a grammatically and structurally sound […]
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