Writing Online

by Sean Platt

Writing Online is more than a writing book. It's a road map to show you how to make a great living from writing.

Writing Online teaches you not only how to write copy that sells, but also marketing, blogging, social media, SEO, list building, and how to build a strong reader or fan base.

This is the book I wish I'd read when I first started writing for a living. A book that would have saved me lots of wasted time and money and made me realize my dreams a bit earlier.

I want to help you realize your dreams without stumbling as I did.

Chapters

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction

352 pages, Paperback

First published May 11, 2011

About the author

Sean loves writing books, even more than reading them. He is co-founder of Collective Inkwell and Realm & Sands imprints, writes for children under the name Guy Incognito, and has more than his share of nose.

Together with co-authors David Wright and Johnny B. Truant, Sean has written the series Yesterdays Gone, WhiteSpace, ForNevermore, Available Darkness, Dark Crossings, Unicorn Western, The Beam, Namaste, Robot Proletariat, Cursed, Greens, Space Shuttle, and Everyone Gets Divorced. He also co-wrote the how-to indie book, Write. Publish. Repeat.

With Collective Inkwell
Yesterday's Gone: Post Apocalyptic - LOST by way of The Stand
WhiteSpace: Paranoid thriller on fictitious Hamilton Island
ForNevermore: YA horror that reads nothing like YA Horror
Available Darkness: A new breed of vampire thriller
Dark Crossings: Short stories, killer endings

With 47North
Z 2134: The Walking Dead meets The Hunger Games
Monstrous: Beauty and the Beast meets The Punisher

With Realm & Sands
Unicorn Western: The best story to ever come from a stupid idea
The Beam: Smart sci-fi to make you wonder exactly who we are
Namaste: A revenge thriller like nothing you've ever read
Robot Proletariat: The revolution starts here
Cursed: The old werewolf legend turned upside down
Greens: Retail noir comedy
Space Shuttle: Over the top comedy with all your favorite sci-fi characters
Everyone Gets Divorced: Like "Always Sunny" and "How I Met Your Mother" had a baby on your Kindle

Sean lives in Austin, TX with his wife, daughter, and son.
Follow him on Twitter: http://twitter.com/seanplatt
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Reviews

[Shu Long · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sean's voice comes through very clearly and positively, with a healthy dose of the reality of just how hard the task ahead is for a writer looking to make it today. Most of this information wasn't new to me, since I follow his podcast with Johnny and Dave at SPP (Self Publishing Podcast) but having it in a nice written form is a good refresher, for when you just want the kick in the seat in the pants and not all the laughs and stories. (That's what I do my dishes to. Seriously, if you're feeling lonely, listen to these guys. They're funny and warm and work their buns off.) It might not seem like a ton of information, or lots of technique, but that's the point, it's work and there's simple, direct processes and mind sets that work. If you're looking for the magic to crack open the wealth of the internet, look elsewhere. This isn't for you, but if you're looking for someone to give you a nod and a hand up, Sean's there for you.

[Christine Frost · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sean Platt offers a lot of sound advice in this book. I was only a couple of chapters in when I knew this was going to serve as one of my go-to references. It's more than a how-to guide--and it covers a broad range of topics, from editing to balancing good writing habits and marketing to practical pep talks about the writing life in general. I definitely recommend it to anyone who seeks to write professionally!

[Michael Ronn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well-written and a good overview of what it will take to succeed as a writer online, even several years later. What I respect most about Sean Platt is that he's the best articulator out there. His nonfiction writing is both personal and informative, and he's well on his way to achieving his legacy of being prolific.

I would definitely recommend this. It's a bit long, and not all of it will apply to everyone, but there's a lot of wisdom to be had here.

[Dominic Bellavance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un guide qui en couvre large sur les bases de l'écriture en ligne (blogue, rédaction professionnelle, rédaction SEO, rédaction publicitaire). J'adore la non-fiction de Sean Platt, son style est vivant et les infos sont passées sans détour.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Well Written and informative. The author is a very successful online writer and self-published author.