Angela B. Macala-Guajardo's Blog, page 5
January 14, 2014
Doing as the Successful Independent Authors Do
As of late, I’ve been pushing myself to learn everything I need to do in order to succeed at this whole writing gig thing. I’ve been trying to get my fifth book underway but I keep feeling my attention get drawn to the marketing side of writing.
How can this be? The golden rule for writers is to keep writing, so how dare I let my blue sharpie pen and notebook collect dust?
Turns out, my gut guiding me towards marketing has been right.
I bought several more “how to” ebooks and have been slowly tackling them one at a time, letting their wisdom and advice get absorbed into my brain. There’s a ton of information to sift through, and I’ve been taking it all in objectively. As a fantasy writer, not all the advice seamlessly translates to my genre. All the reading I’ve done so far is most useful to nonfiction writers.
Anyway, here’s the latest “how to” Book I’ve read that I’d recommend to any writer who wants to make a career out of his or her books:
January 2, 2014
Toodles, 2013!
This past year has been one heck of a ride. I’ve learned a lot, failed a lot, succeeded a lot, cried a lot, smiled and laughed a lot, and now I have a hopeful game plan for 2014. I’m excited for a new year and new opportunities, testing new ideas, and taking the next step in my writing career. I have four solid books out now. I feel ready.
Please learn from me
In preparation for the new year, I’ve been doing some research in regards to book marketing. I’ve read a few ebooks, met a handful of helpful people, and learned from my mistakes. New mistakes are more than likely, but it’s all about the journey, not the destination.
Books you should read that I should’ve read sooner:
December 30, 2013
December 11, 2013
December 4, 2013
November 14, 2013
October 6, 2013
Another 5-Day Free eBook Promo Begins!
From October 6th-10th To Ocean’s End is up for FREE on amazon.com. It’s a post-apocalypse story about a seafaring captain who can never find a moment to eat a cheeseburger in peace.
One end-of-the-world prediction almost came true: humanity nuking itself to pieces. The one thing nobody tried to predict: how Mother Nature would reassert control over the environment.
Captain Dyne Lavere is one of a small number of skippers who delivers cargo all over the world. It’s good money for those brave enough to fight off pirates, black market mercenaries, greedy skippers trying to monopolize the shipping industry, and, of course, the occasional assault from supernatural entities. The supernatural are no big deal since he, unfortunately, is one himself.
On one particular stop, Dyne acquires a fiery stowaway named Jessie who’s just looking for a way to get home, but they both soon learn that their meeting is no coincidence….
Amazon.com: To Ocean's End eBook: S.M Welles: Kindle Store
