Adventures of an Author: Truths Learned as I Started My Writing Career by Carol Malone
When I placed my feet on the path of writing, I surrounded myself with teachers who were further ahead and could reach behind and pull me along.
Writer's Fun Zone by Beth Barany
Diluting Your Brand: A Discussion by Melinda Pierce
“I think writers need to be careful in regards to diluting their brand. While I believe it is absolutely possible to write in a variety of subgenres under one name, and there are plenty of authors who do so (very successfully too!), it can also work against you.”
Putting the “Self” into Self-Publishing by Annmarie Miles
Publishing was not something I planned on and I certainly didn’t intend to go through the tremendous amount of work that I know authors do, to get their book in front of agents and publishers.
Want to write a novel? (but don’t know how to begin?)
A novel is an awesome way to leave your mark in the world. A novel can impact the culture deeply. A novel can be your way of leaving a legacy. With fiction, we move...
Want to write a book? (But don’t have time?)
Want to write a book? (But don’t have time?) My colleague Alicia Dunams will be teaching her 3-day intensive Bestseller in a Weekend for nonfiction authors November 15th through November 17th. If you’re serious...
Artist Entrepreneur: V for Variety— The Artist’s Alphabet Guide to Writing About Your Art by Aletta de Wal
Your signature style unites your art as your voice unites your writing.
Love to read fiction? We need you! Looking for beta readers!
[Updated 8/18/2024] Love to read fiction and get the early scoop? We’re looking for beta readers of fantasy, science fiction mystery, thrillers, and romance! Who are beta readers? Beta readers are readers – that’s...
Welcome to the Fall 2013 issue of the Author Entrepreneurship Magazine blog
Welcome to the Fall 2013 issue of the Author Entrepreneurship Magazine blog I created this magazine to help authors create sustainable and successful careers. It is my gift to you! This issue’s theme is Leadership...
“Your novel would make a great movie! Why don’t you turn it into a screenplay?” Part 2 by Jackie Blain
You really really want to adapt your novel into a screenplay. It’s visual, it moves, there are great characters, the plot is strong. But you really really don’t have the time it’ll take to learn how to write a different genre.
The “Worst Writer In The World Syndrome” by Margaret Nystrom
Who is the ‘Worst Writer in the World’? Actually, no one knows. Why? Because, there are a lot of terrible writers. And, everyone believes at one time or another, that they are a terrible writer.
Highly effective habits of the creative genius by Beth Barany
I loved this piece on PRI The World (awesome radio program I listen to nearly daily) today on the The 6 highly effective habits of the creative genius. I decided I’d make my own...
Cover Reveal: Surrender To Temptation by E. B. Walters
Cover reveals are a great way to show and market your book. Here is E. B. Walters’ cover reveal for her Book Six of the Fitzgerald Family.
Fighting Writer Chaos by Linda Bell Brighton
After the first book of Sidonia The Sorceress Series, Wolgast Castle, was complete, I started on the second and came to a screaming halt. Was it Second Book Fears?
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