The Joy of Self-publishing by Kat Vellos
Kat Vellos, author of the upcoming book We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships, shares big lessons learned during her self-publishing journey.
Kat Vellos, author of the upcoming book We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships, shares big lessons learned during her self-publishing journey.
Halloween is on its way; time to get out Boney, our life-size skeleton decoration. He’s been around for several years now. His skull fell off his neck, but we repaired him and now he’s sitting in a fold-out chair on our porch, waving at passers-by, his skeleton hand high in the air.
Author Marketing / book marketing
by Beth Barany · Published September 29, 2017 · Last modified September 25, 2017
Today we welcome a new guest writer to Writer’s Fun Zone, Jack Thompson who is stopping by to chat with us today about “If You Build a List, The Sales Will Come.” Enjoy!
I don’t know if you’re like me, but watching all the disasters taking place recently has left me feeling forlorn for the loss of life and property, and less than positive about the future.
We’ve all heard the first commandment for writers: never open your book with backstory. And the second commandment? No infodumps. And the third? Sprinkle that backstory throughout your book.
I’m a great believer in accountability. In my role as a coach, I spend a lot of time encouraging clients to be committed to their future. In doing so, it is vital that they appreciate that there is no one coming to their rescue (except me, perhaps – more of that later*.)
Let’s welcome back monthly columnist Catharine Bramkamp as she shares with us “Manuscript for Sale.”
Let’s welcome back monthly columnist Catharine Bramkamp as she shares with us “Don’t Worry: Write Anyway!” Enjoy!
Let’s welcome back Liz Adams as she shares with us “Book Marketing Tip: Are You a Networker or System Creator?” Enjoy!
Let’s welcome back monthly columnist, editor, and novelist, Kay Keppler, as she shares with us “Use Structure to Build Emotion!” Enjoy!
Let’s welcome back monthly columnist Nevada McPherson as she shares with us “Adaptations and Transformations for 2017!” Enjoy!
Please welcome author and book coach in training Carol Malone. Today she’s going to share an article about goal setting success … or failure? Enjoy!
Let’s welcome back monthly columnist Chloe Adler as she shares with us “Finding Your Editor” Enjoy!
Let’s welcome back monthly columnist Chloe Adler as she shares with us “Planning a Series to Launch – Indy Self Publishing – One Author’s Plan!” Enjoy!
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