Sounds like a plan: Creating a business strategy for your book
When authors are self-published, taking a strong business approach can help them achieve success. Read More “Sounds like a plan: Creating a business strategy for your book”
Promoting Your Work
You did what?
Eight ways NOT to sell your book. Read More “You did what?”
Let Me Entertain You
Authors are crossing over into the realm of entertainment to promote books and show fans a good time. Read More “Let Me Entertain You”
7 reasons this writer may unfollow you on Twitter
Are you guilty of any of these offenses? Then why do I feel bad for wanting to declutter my feed? Read More “7 reasons this writer may unfollow you on Twitter”
Authors keep their eyes peeled for buyers
Four writers share the sharp, unexpected ways they sold their books. Read More “Authors keep their eyes peeled for buyers”
Get involved: Play an active part in the writing community
When it comes to writing, community is reciprocal: We get what we give. Read More “Get involved: Play an active part in the writing community”
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9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)
The first self-published book I edited was written by a longtime newspaper reporter. Seasoned and self-confident, he decided to set sources aside and pen a … Read More “9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)”
What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?
Top authors advise how to make your fiction work improve tenfold, and provide steps to making it happen. Read More “What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?”
2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307
Read “The Tower Block: Apartment 1307” by Markús Már Efraím, the winning essay from our 2018 Flash Contest. Read More “2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307”