What Happens to My Royalties After I Die? by Kelley Way
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.
Tagged: nonfiction
How and When to Transfer a Copyright by Kelley Way
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.
Book Design and Typesetting Basics by Andrea Reider
Andrea Reider demystifies the process of book design and typesetting. She explains what the process is really like, from beginning to end.
When is Procrastination NOT Procrastination? By LA Bourgeois
Is there ever a time where procrastination is not procrastination? Find out with LA Bourgeois as she discusses the procrastination process!
Identifying Your Ideal Reader by Sarah Chauncey
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!
Not a Solo Flight by Catharine Bramkamp
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
Enrich Your Story with Foreshadowing by Kay Keppler
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.
How to Write Better Nonfiction, Interview with Beth Barany
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...
What is an Artist Entrepreneur?
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...
Top 10 Things Authors Need to Know About Contracts
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?
VIDEO: Al Pacino’s Inspirational Speech from Any Given Sunday
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.
Social Media Tip for Authors #5: The 5-5-5 Rule
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?”
Social Media for Fiction Authors: We Can Do It Together
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!...
Indie Authors: We Are Stronger Together
Just a quick shout out to all the cool online communities I’m part of that support my life as an indie author: Shewrites.com: If you do join — yes, it’s free — connect with...
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