When I work with aspiring authors on their proposals or as a publishing mentor, I often advise them to build…
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Archives for June 2010
Write About What You Know
When I attended journalism school at Syracuse University, my professors always taught me to write about what I know. I…
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Mining Your Life for Personal Essay Topics
If you dream of becoming a freelance writer, the key to success lies not only in good writing but in…
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Building Author’s Platform in a Variety of Places
Sometimes building platform involves more subtle activities than those normally discussed. Typically, I tell my clients to blog, speak, find…
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Promote Your Book with a Facebook Fan Page
I’ve been using Facebook for quite some time. However, I only have a Profile. I know I need a Fan…
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Publishing Mentor Tip:Try on a Different Hat
All writers wear a writer’s hat. Most feel pretty comfortable with this hat. They may even balk at the idea…
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9 Book Design Tips for Authors
Most writers don’t think about book design until it comes time to independently publish their books. They approach a print-on-demand…
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