Guest Writers
Storyboarding Your Book
Like many novices, I always dreamed of writing a book, so I started without a clue as to what the writing process entailed. No storyboard, no outline, I just wrote by the seat of my pants. I actually finished it, but then other aspects of my life took priority and I froze the book… for years.
How to Make Money As a Self-Publisher in 2014: 3 Insights From an Author of Over 50 Ebooks
I’ve been writing and selling ebooks online since 2002 – well over a decade now. And you know, there’s always something to learn. It’s what keeps it fun – and frustrating (at times) all at once. his year, following are three things I’m doing to increase my earnings as a self-publisher. As an aside, since 2010, over half my annual earnings come from ebooks I write and self-publish via Amazon and Barnes & Noble mainly.
5 Secrets to Help You to Write a Top-Selling Kindle eBook
Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing program has turned hundreds of thousands of ordinary people into published authors. Some lucky authors like EL James of Fifty Shades of Grey fame make millions of dollars every month.
While many Kindle authors don’t make a cent, more writers than you’d think have turned their self-publishing efforts into roaring successes. Author Brenda Hiatt surveyed 60 Kindle novelists and found that their average earnings per eBook
2 Easy Steps To Generate Profitable Ideas For Writing And Self Publishing Books On Amazon’s Kindle
Take 2 steps towards self publishing books on amazon kindle
How to Get Great eBook Reviews on Goodreads and Elsewhere
Writing a book? That’s great. You’re very busy with your book, but now’s the time to start thinking about reviews, and preparing for them. Not only will your reviews lift sales, but if you go about getting them in the right way, you’ll also get readers.
Write a Book, and Publish It Fast: 3 Easy Tips
Do you want to write a book and publish it? It can be as easy as one, two, three, with these three easy tips. The first tip, describing your ideal reader, and your book, sets the foundation for your publishing success.
Creative Writing Tips – Top 20 Distractions and Excuses That Keep You From Writing
creative writing tips that work. Avoid creative writing distractions today…
Does the Egg Timer Really Work?
By Cynthia L Hatcher As a writer, any little trick I can use to keep my creative juices flowing and my creative self writing, I believe is well worth it. When I first began to write, I could not deny any distraction. If the telephone rang, I thought I had to answer because it could […]
Passive Marketing: 9 Powerful No-Cost Ways To Help Boost Book Sales
There are two main ways of marketing your books. They are “passive marketing” and “active marketing”. Basically, all marketing efforts fall into one of these two categories. Passive marketing generally includes all the seemingly small, static, subtle ways that we attract readers. This involves marketing efforts that reach people whether they know it or not. Active marketing generally includes all the larger, splashier, and more expensive ways that we attract readers. This involves marketing efforts that are much more obvious, and people know right away that they are being marketed to. Here is a quick discussion of some very powerful no-cost passive marketing ideas that will help you prolong your books sales.
Why Book Reviews Are Important On Amazon
Ever wondered why authors are so adamant about asking you to review their book on Amazon? Here are eight reasons why authors want and need your book review.
5 Reasons Why You Need to Write an eBook
An eBook could change your career, your income and your life. There are lots of reasons to write one. Find the reason that will motivate you to write a great eBook in this article.
7 Ways to Fund Your Writing
The image of a struggling artist starving in their cold, gloomy garret as they agonize over their creative masterpiece is familiar to all of us; although I haven’t seen many real estate agents advertising dark, cramped garrets recently – not certain where a writer would go to find one. Still we all understand the pressures of trying to make a living and follow our dreams of writing.
The Supernatural Story – Enhancements and Artifacts
A discussion of the near-impossibility of creating a wholly original theme and the merits of building on what exists. Suggestions for writers about extending and adapting themes.
Should I Use ’50 Shades of X’ As a Book Title?
Many authors wonder if “50 Shades of… ” is a good title for their book. In some cases mimicking a successful formula is a great idea. In others, it will land you with a law suit. Here are some brief guidelines.
Twenty Twitter Tips for Writers
A list of Twitter tips for freelance writers and authors. How to use Twitter to promote yourself your books and your writing.
25 Tested Marketing Tips for Self-Published Authors
Self-published authors are in charge of their own marketing and this can turn out to be more work than writing. You will have to invest in marketing to sell books. Though your marketing budget may be slim, there are things you can do to spread the word about your book. This article lists some of them. Tested marketing tips.
Advice From the Round Table: A Mentor’s Notes On Creative Writing Workshops
“I understand what you’re saying, professor, but that’s my point exactly. My character really would say this.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this very argument from students in workshop after explaining that clever as a fox, or, smart as a whip has no place in their writing. A cliche, my friend, under any pretext, would still smell as stale.
For Fiction Writers: Create a Lively Setting in Three Easy Steps
Take your fiction writing to the next level by creating a stronger setting with these three easy steps. You’ll be amazed! Read an abundance of articles on writing at the Creative Competitor….
Writing for Personal and Professional Expression
Writing must come from the heart — Authors have to really enjoy and believe in what they do to be successful. This article shares personal inspirations and insights on how to get started in writing a book.
Writing Craft: Great Battle Scenes
Are you writing epic fantasy, historical or science fiction? Here are some techniques for creating powerful, exciting, realistic battle scenes.
Affirmations for Writers: 3 Self-Talk Secrets
Want to improve your writing, and your life? Use affirmations. Affirmations are positive statements which we make to ourselves. They’re a form of autosuggestion. We’re affected by suggestions everywhere we go every day, both from other people, and from powerful advertising.
Write And Make Your Creativity Pay
Can you make a living as a writer, artist, designer or other creative soul? Yes, you can,
if you learn a few tricks.
Two Ways To Overcome Writing Fear And Recover Your Creativity
Fear …that icy cold sinking sensation in the pit of your stomach when you think about starting work on your next project. Or working on your current project. Writer’s block. No inspiration. How do writers and artists overcome fear?
How to Write Great Screenplay Dialogue
If you want to write a great screenplay, learning how to write screenplay dialogue that is compelling and realistic is a must. Here’s how to tighten up your dialogue and avoid the biggest mistakes made by amateur screenwriters.
Blog Writing – Finding the Right Person
There are a host of articles and sites covering advice on how to address various topics, but one area that doesn’t get a lot of attention is what “person” to write the blog in. Each linguistic person has its own strengths and weaknesses, depending on the message that needs to be covered. Ultimately, most will simply write in whatever person is most natural to them, but there is some merit in taking a bit of time to think about the implications, advantages and disadvantages of each.
5 Types Of Titles That Can Get More People To Read Your Article
In today’s fast paced world where visitors take only about 4 seconds to scan a webpage, you are competing with thousands of other article writers so you need to write a compelling title that draws in readers like a magnet so that your article stands out from the crowd. Here are 5 different types of titles that are sure to get more people “clicking in” to read your article:
The Donkey That Roared – One Title Too Many
The book was about escaping to the good life in a Spanish village. The so-called “simple life” can be fiendishly complicated, so it was light-hearted stuff but with a serious message underneath.
There have been scores of escapist books (you may have read “Driving over lemons” or “A year in Provence”),
