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May 26, 2016
Tip #149: How to handle low-star ratings (and why 5-star reviews are not always best)
Today’s post is short but it’s about another important topic–reviews. Amazon has set authors up to believe that reviews are the be all and end all of success in the publishing industry, other than book [...]
May 25, 2016
Tip #148: 7 things authors do wrong when publishing
Today’s post is all about mistakes new authors make when publishing. Readers, and authors–especially first-time authors–often have no clue what goes on before the “publish” button is clicked, or perhaps what should go on. As many authors will tell [...]
May 24, 2016
Tip #147: Writers’ grants – and where to find them!
Today’s post is about obtaining a writer’s grant. Did you know these exist? I didn’t, until I stumbled upon a few of them in the past six months. It’s important to know that writers’ grants are [...]
May 23, 2016
Tip #145: Tidbits of wisdom from successful authors
(Warning: This is quite an extensive post, but it’s full of great advice from established authors. You may just find something you’ve been needing.) If you study successful people long enough, you’ll notice that many [...]
May 22, 2016
Tip #144: Becoming a bestselling author!
Today’s post is about what it takes to produce a bestselling book (become a bestselling author). To accomplish this, I am dissecting a bestseller on Amazon. Being able to claim bestseller status is a huge [...]
May 21, 2016
Tip #143: Online groups for authors!
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, the writing journey can be a lonely one. Many friends and family members start avoiding us, afraid we might ask them–yet again–to review our books or even read our [...]
May 20, 2016
Tip #142: 9 ways to add emotion to your writing
Today’s topic is one I am quite familiar with–infusing stories with emotion. Compelling adult fiction is my niche. I’ve always been an emotional person. People typically don’t have to “guess” what I’m thinking because I’m [...]
May 19, 2016
Tip #141: Tips on TV appearances (and how to get on TV)!
In tip #133 of this segment I offered advice on how to have a successful radio interview. Today’s tip offers insight on television interviews. Since I don’t have a great deal of personal experience with [...]
May 18, 2016
Tip #140: 19 things to do for a successful book signing
(Photo credit: Michelle Carter at a UK signing) Looking back through my posts in this segment thus far, I was surprised to see that I have not done a post on book signings. There are [...]
May 17, 2016
Tip #139: 21 items to have in your writing work space
Today’s post is all about getting organized and setting up your writing work space. Every job that must be done in the world requires certain tools. Doctors need scalpels, stethoscopes, thermometers, etc. Bakers need flour, [...]
