Reading? No Judgment Here by LA Bourgeois
“Reading? No Judgment Here” encourages readers to explore different formats and genres, and to embrace the joy of reading without judgment.
“Reading? No Judgment Here” encourages readers to explore different formats and genres, and to embrace the joy of reading without judgment.
Don’t fear what happens to your royalties after you die. Kelley Way tells you exactly what happens to them and why you shouldn’t worry.
If you have ever wondered how, why, or if it’s even possible to transfer a copyright, look no further. Kelley Way has the answers you need.
Andrea Reider demystifies the process of book design and typesetting. She explains what the process is really like, from beginning to end.
Is there ever a time where procrastination is not procrastination? Find out with LA Bourgeois as she discusses the procrastination process!
Today we welcome a new guest writer to Writer’s Fun Zone, Sarah Chauncey, who is stopping by to chat with us about “Identifying Your Ideal Reader.” Enjoy!
We all know the legend of Jack London the adventurer and prodigious writer. He is held up to authors as the epitome of the writer’s work ethic, publishing 50 fiction and non fiction books and hundreds of articles. He made his living by writing and always, always writing at least a 1,000 words a da
The goal for every writer has to be writing a book so compelling that readers can’t put it down. Using foreshadowing can help you create that kind of suspense, because it hints at what comes later and motivates the reader to find out what that drama or secret is. Foreshadowing can also convey information that helps readers understand future events.
Stephanie Chandler, founder and president of the Nonfiction Authors Association, will interview me on how to write better nonfiction on Wednesday, September 10, 10am Pacific. I’ll present tips on good writing that apply to...
artist entrepreneur / Author Career
by Beth Barany · Published September 9, 2011 · Last modified September 7, 2011
To define what an artist entrepreneur is I think we first need to define what an artist is and what an entrepreneur is. But why even go there? I’ll tell you why. To sort...
The day has finally dawned! After all your hard work and endless rounds of submissions, you have a publisher that wants to publish your book. But when the publisher hands you the contract, should you just sign on the dotted line, or should you look it over first? If you did look it over, what would you be looking for?
Enjoy this inspirational speech from the film, Any Given Sunday, delivered by the excellent Al Pacino. Enjoy also Jamie Fix, Dennis Quaid, and LL Cool J.
book marketing / Book Promotion / book sales / social media for authors
by Beth Barany · Published April 7, 2011 · Last modified April 6, 2011
Today’s Tip #5: The 5-5-5 Rule Often my workshop attendees, clients and students ask me, “How much time should I spend on social networking?” “How’s five minutes a day?” I ask. “That’s all?”
I’m finally ready to share with you my new course, We’re All In This Together: Social Media for Fiction Authors. This 7-week online/teleseminar course starts soon! April 11th. Yes, we can do it together!...
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