There are many advantages to self-publishing your book. As a self-published author, I've found the experience to be very rewarding. It's a lot of work, but fortunately, there are numerous resources out there to help you. Unfortunately, you need to be careful when choosing people or companies to help you. Here are some of the … Continue reading The Costs of Self-Publishing
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The Best Marketing Advice Ever
Over the past few months, I've stumbled upon some brilliant marketing advice thanks to the talented and incomparable Kristen Lamb. If you are a writer (published or aspiring) you must subscribe to her blog. If you're looking for marketing advice, Kristen's blog is the place to go. But, if you're looking for a list of loathsome … Continue reading The Best Marketing Advice Ever
Screaming into Cyberspace
Now that I have a book to promote, I find myself at a loss. I've never been keen on the idea of self-promotion, so the thought of begging people to buy my book fills me with dread. I've often heard that a good book sells itself, but in a market saturated with new books, it's … Continue reading Screaming into Cyberspace
The Ten Deadly Sins of Building Your Author Platform
It stands to reason that I’ve been a reader far longer than I’ve been a writer. I began writing two years ago at the age of thirty-nine, so I have way more experience as a consumer of books than I do as a manufacturer. So today, I’d like to approach my writer friends, not as … Continue reading The Ten Deadly Sins of Building Your Author Platform
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