A few weeks ago, I stumbled across a book on Kindle that promised authors they could make a million dollars selling books on Amazon. A quick search yielded dozens of titles promising writers they can easily become best-selling authors, or promising to teach them how to write a best-selling book in 30 days. There are … Continue reading Become a Millionaire Selling Books on Amazon (Or Not)
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Reestablishing a Writing Routine
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Beware the Experts
Experts. They're everywhere. Self-publishing experts, social media experts, writing experts... the list goes on and on. How can you tell if someone is an expert in their field? Anyone can claim to be an expert. Not everyone who claims to be an expert is an expert. They lack credentials, experience, and sometimes integrity. They sell … Continue reading Beware the Experts
How to Write a Book You’ll Hate
Most authors worry about how their book will be received by others. What if people hate it? What if they leave a scathing review? Well, writing a book everyone will like is easy! Anyone can do it, right? Wrong! If you want to write a book everyone will hate (including you), here's how to do … Continue reading How to Write a Book You’ll Hate
When you can’t be everywhere
As authors, we often hear about the importance of social media. We're supposed to establish a presence on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Tsu, Pinterest, Tumblr, Reddit, and other sites I probably have never heard of. Overwhelmed yet? I am. The idea of being in all these places is daunting, especially if you're new to social media … Continue reading When you can’t be everywhere
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