Traci M. Sanders's Blog, page 34
May 16, 2016
Tip #138: How to find an editor
Today’s post is about finding the right editor for your books. As an author, your books can feel as special to you as your own babies. You spent so much time nurturing them, changing them, [...]
May 15, 2016
Tip #137: 9 ways to trim your blog-post creation time
Today’s tip is geared toward authors who also blog. As we all know, blogging takes up a great deal of time, from deciding what to blog about, to writing the content, to choosing the right [...]
May 14, 2016
Tip #136: 11 ways to find inspiration for your writing
This post somewhat goes along with the “writer’s block” advice in tip #128. Whether or not you believe in writer’s block, as a writer you will most likely face a lack of inspiration at some [...]
May 13, 2016
Tip #135: Answering questions about being an author
Today’s post is about your attitude as an author. Many authors feel uncomfortable talking about what they do. Sure, they enjoy talking about books by others that they read, but they have a hard time starting conversations [...]
May 12, 2016
Tip #134: My top 3 go-to books on writing!
Today’s tip is short, but important! I’m often asked what my go-to books about writing are. I’ve read a ton of books on how to write page-turning fiction, but three titles stood out to me [...]
May 11, 2016
Tip #133: You’re on the air… (Tips for radio interviews)
Many authors, especially those who write reference-type books, seek out opportunities to be featured on media outlets to promote their work. Or they may be contacted by local newspaper staff or television stations to be [...]
May 10, 2016
Tip #132: Tips for multi-genre authors
Many authors write in multiple genres, including sub-genres of fiction and nonfiction. Speaking as multi-genre author myself, I know it can be financially rewarding because it offers a multitude of income streams and can help [...]
May 9, 2016
Tip #131: It’s all about the kids!
Today’s post is geared specifically for children’s book writers. In addition to romance and parenting titles, I write children’s books. One of the biggest misconceptions about children’s books is that they are easy to write. “You [...]
May 8, 2016
Tip #130: Could’ve, would’ve, should’ve … but don’t!
Today’s post is a little bit about modal verbs such as could, would, should, must, will, can, might, etc. They work almost like helping verbs because they precede the main verb. Modal verbs are typically used [...]
May 7, 2016
Tip #129: All by myself (13 ways to combat isolation as a writer)
Today’s post is all about dealing with the isolation of being an author. Many authors are introverts, so being alone actually rejuvenates them. However, some are extroverts who are fueled by social interaction. Extremes of [...]
