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Casey Griffin, Author of Playing Her Secret Crush, Must Love Wieners, Beauty and the Wiener, Secrets of a Reluctant Princess, and A Wedding Tail.
Snowpiercer is an awesome movie (in my geeky opinion). It’s original, thought provoking, and unexpected, despite the very common post-apocalyptic world setting. And yet…you probably haven’t heard of it.
Why, despite casting Chris Evans as the lead and an amazing performance by Tilda Swinton, was it only in a handful of theaters for a couple of weeks!? And what can we as writers learn from this approach for marketing our own stories?
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Maybe you’re just starting out on your writing path. Or maybe you’re a prolific writer that’s been around for years. No matter who you are or where you are on your publishing path, a website can benefit any writer. How can it help you? [Read more…] about The Importance Of An Author Website
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I love having a blog. Because you can air your dirty laundry for all the world to see. Exes beware! Muahahaha!
No, I’m kidding. But I will vent using writing analogies. No names necessary. You know who you are (totally kidding… mostly). This could get weird. [Read more…] about How The Publishing Process Is Like Dating
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Today, Mike Hartner has agreed to follow up his last post by sharing more of his experience and wisdom. Welcome back, Mike!…
Congrats! You’re published. In today’s world, in many cases, it won’t matter whether you are self-published, or published by one of the Big Six. You will need Marketing.
Marketing. Yes, that ugly word. What, you mean my book doesn’t sell itself? Nope. Sorry to disappoint, but you are one of nearly a million people who have self published this past year. Finding your book, for any but the most diligent (read: friends and relatives) is going to be a crapshoot.
So how do you make your odds better? [Read more…] about DIY Self-Marketing For Writers
Today we have author Luke Murphy joining us to explain his techniques for marketing his debut novel, Dead Man’s Hand. Hello, Luke!…
My marketing started with the writing of my book. I always had a plan, an idea of the plot, but now I had to think about the characters and setting, and I had to think about my target audience in this stage. [Read more…] about From Hockey To Books – Luke Murphy Shares His Marketing Secrets
Today, we have a guest post from author Mike Hartner. Welcome, Mike!…
So, you’re e-book is out, and you’ve put your paperback up for sale… Congrats! You’re published. Whether self or otherwise, your work is now out in the world waiting for others to read it, and review it. It’s now in the realm of eighty percent of the book readers.
Wait. Eighty Percent? What happened to the other twenty? [Read more…] about Are You Alienating 20% Of Readers?
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If you’ve never attended a writer’s conference or festival, you’re missing out. Not only are they a great way to learn, it’s also an avenue to connect with other writers, readers, agents, and editors.
Last week, I attended a local conference and thought I’d share a list of ways to help you prepare for your next writing mixer. [Read more…] about A Guide To Writing Conferences
Author Devin Berglund
Hello everyone! For my post this week, I’m sharing a link to a guest post I did. Check out the link below.
Sorry I’ve been MIA lately. I’ve recently bought a new house and decided at the last minute that I couldn’t live with sandy mustard colored walls. Four days, three people, and nine gallons of paint later, I’m finally done.
Needless to say, I’ve been pressed for time, so this week I’d like invite you to check out my guest post for Devin Berglund. Check out What To Do When Entering Writing Contests.
Devin is a writer, dreamer, wanderer & all-time enjoyer of life. She loves crafting stories that change lives. She recently finished her first book The Mason of Hearts. It is the first in a Fantasy Adventure trilogy. She is also working toward agent representation.
Good luck Devin!
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Writing is traditionally a very solitary activity, isn’t it? We lock ourselves away in a room devoid of any human interaction and sit in front of a computer screen for hours at a time. But we can’t get away with that anymore. It’s become a necessity for writers to build a social network. [Read more…] about 7 Ways To Join The Writing Community
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There’s a nasty rumor / rumour out there.
It seems that when most authors imagine their perfect literary agent, they picture some New Yorker in a power suit or fashionable pencil skirt. They’re probably sitting in a swanky publisher’s office showing off your crisp manuscript over their $10 cups of coffee. Well, maybe I’m exaggerating, but there are definitely stereotypes still floating around out there on the internet, and I’d like to dispel them with the help of literary agent Carly Watters. [Read more…] about Canadian vs American Literary Agent Misconceptions
