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The Art & Business of Writing: A Practical Guide to the Writing Life
Learn habits to make you a successful writer and proven methods to position yourself to sell. Have you always wanted to write, but aren't sure how or where to start? Or maybe you're an established author who loves writing, but finds marketing and promoting your work intimidating. If either describes you, then "The Art & Business of Writing" is for you. There is no better time than now to share your story. With social media, self-publishing platforms and good old fashion hustle, I can help you achieve the level of success you desire using these tools and practices. In my book, you will • How to use affirmations to overcome of your writing fears.
• The proper way to set goals to achieve results.
• How to write 500-plus words per day no matter how busy you are.
• Which writing tools and apps to use to keep you productive.
• How to create and develop your brand.
• How to build strategic relationships and why you need them.
• How to use Wordpress to build and manage your author website.
• How to use social media for networking and community building.
138 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 25, 2015
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About the author
Chris Jones
1 book5 followersI'm a full-time, award winning writer, as well as being an author and editor. I also host the “The Art & Business of Writing” podcast where I interview authors, writers and professionals who influence the writing profession.
I serve as the editor in chief at The Health Journal and the editor-at-large for Fredericksburg Parent & Family. I'm also a contributor at The Huffington Post and most recently Richmond Magazine.
Formerly, I was the sports editor at the Culpeper Star-Exponent and my stories have published in various newspapers and magazines.
I love the writing life because it allows me to do things I once thought unimaginable. My writing platform has opened doors to allow me to influence people to which I otherwise would have zero or limited access.
Developing and coaching writers and authors on entrepreneurship, marketing, and professional development is my passion. I want to see writers succeed doing what they love.
I live with my wife Elizabeth and our children in Virginia.
Learn more about me at ChrisJonesInk.com.
I serve as the editor in chief at The Health Journal and the editor-at-large for Fredericksburg Parent & Family. I'm also a contributor at The Huffington Post and most recently Richmond Magazine.
Formerly, I was the sports editor at the Culpeper Star-Exponent and my stories have published in various newspapers and magazines.
I love the writing life because it allows me to do things I once thought unimaginable. My writing platform has opened doors to allow me to influence people to which I otherwise would have zero or limited access.
Developing and coaching writers and authors on entrepreneurship, marketing, and professional development is my passion. I want to see writers succeed doing what they love.
I live with my wife Elizabeth and our children in Virginia.
Learn more about me at ChrisJonesInk.com.
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January 18, 2019
Chris did a wonderful job capturing the essence and needs of a writer; all of the basis that need to be covered and help you write, market, and focus on your future goals is in this book. I loved the tips and have started implementing them...moving past my fears of marketing.
February 7, 2022
A valuable easy-to-read resource for the modern writer
Chris Jones lays out his tenured journey in the writing industry while generously passing on his wisdom in an easy-to-read guide full of resources that will either help or reassure the modern writer or both. Many other guides suffer from over informing or throwing way too much at once to the reader but here we get a fine balance between just the right amount of information and a tone that is friendly and consistent.
From brand building to dealing with writer’s block, from web hosting to social media with some solid advice to ‘keep it light’ in terms of conduct, there is even a section about putting together a business card – something I’d never thought of doing until now. At the very core of this guide is the wonderful message that being professional no matter how you are published is incredibly important because attitude is everything in creativity, especially when it is in the public domain – something that resonates with me.
“Your attitude, aptitude, and focus all will determine how far you go in this business”
Each section finishes with ‘take aways’ that handily summarise the information within and serve as that important conclusion to really bolster the purpose of this guide. Even after the conclusion you’ll find a plethora of resources from guide book recommendations to even podcasts and beyond. For anyone looking for some reassurance and some guidance in the art and business of writing, this book is for you.
Chris Jones lays out his tenured journey in the writing industry while generously passing on his wisdom in an easy-to-read guide full of resources that will either help or reassure the modern writer or both. Many other guides suffer from over informing or throwing way too much at once to the reader but here we get a fine balance between just the right amount of information and a tone that is friendly and consistent.
From brand building to dealing with writer’s block, from web hosting to social media with some solid advice to ‘keep it light’ in terms of conduct, there is even a section about putting together a business card – something I’d never thought of doing until now. At the very core of this guide is the wonderful message that being professional no matter how you are published is incredibly important because attitude is everything in creativity, especially when it is in the public domain – something that resonates with me.
“Your attitude, aptitude, and focus all will determine how far you go in this business”
Each section finishes with ‘take aways’ that handily summarise the information within and serve as that important conclusion to really bolster the purpose of this guide. Even after the conclusion you’ll find a plethora of resources from guide book recommendations to even podcasts and beyond. For anyone looking for some reassurance and some guidance in the art and business of writing, this book is for you.
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