Tag: writing
I Have the Book to Prove It
Guest Author: Rebecca Elswick
As we say here in the coalfields of Southwest Virginia – There’s more than one way to skin a possum.” I cannot boast that I ever skinned a possum, but I can boast that I “contested” my way to the publication of my debut novel, Mama’s Shoes.
Do you ever think about entering writing contests? Do you hesitate because you think you don’t have a chance? Do you say, “Nobody wins those contests anyway.”? Well, I can assure you that someone indeed does Read more [...]
Mid-Week Book Marketing Tips: How to Write a Popular Writing Blog
Guest Expert: Lexi Revellian
I’ve been blogging for over three years using Blogger. My blog is a writing one, with a 4/10 Google ranking, and I want to share with you my ideas about what makes a blog popular. You may not agree…which is fine. Every blog is different.
Blogging basics
• Blog regularly, at least once a week. Regard it as you would a paid column for a newspaper – you wouldn’t tell your editor, “Sorry, I can’t think of anything to write this week,” now would you?
• Read more [...]
Mid-Week Book Marketing Tips: So You’ve Written a Book. Now What?
Guest Expert: Jim Magwood
I believe most of us have stories to tell: from our own lives and experiences; from things we've seen and heard; from dreams and ideas that just pop in on dark nights and lazy afternoons. Writing takes the courage to put ourselves down on paper where others can criticize and poke fun. It also takes the desire to reach and inspire others with word pictures; pictures that will enable them to see beyond the moment, to go beyond their own space, and to dream. Sometimes, the Read more [...]
Book Marketing Mondays: The Craft of Marketing
Guest Expert: C. Patrick Schulze
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All other things equal, would you rather chow down on a fast food burger or one hot off your backyard grill? I'll bet big money most of you say the one from your grill. Am I right? However, who sells more of their hamburgers, you or the fast food chain?
Okay, now, let's noodle that one out, shall we? Why would lower quality food sell billions of times, while your mouthwatering masterpiece doesn’t sell at all? The simple Read more [...]
