Much of the world has been spending their free time watching the Olympics. It’s inspiring to see the athletes compete and win medals. I’m impressed by what great shape they are in and how hard they train to get to this international competition. I already wrote one post about what writers can learn from the Olympics, but I would like…
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Today’s guest blog post is the first of a three-part series by Stephanie Chandler, author of Own Your Niche and Booked Up! The next two parts will appear on consecutive Fridays. I’ve been saying for years that though press releases have long been the standard way to pitch media, they aren’t always the best way. You should know that reporters,…
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Many aspiring authors harbor an important misconception about the difference between self-publishing and traditional publishing. There are some fundamental differences between the two processes, but one thing remains the same no matter which route you take–not including the writing of the actually book. It’s the similarity between the two where some writers seem to get a bit fuzzy. First, let’s…
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During the Olympics, we spend a lot of time glued to the television set watching as the athletes succeed and fail. We remember the stories of failure almost as much as the stories off success. The athletes’ trials and tribulations resonate with us. Why? Because we, too, are trying to succeed in our own way–as writers. We enter our own…
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Today’s guest post is written by book and blog coach Judy Cullins, author of Write your eBook or Other Short Book–Fast! You want to make a difference in people’s lives, you are researching a topic and becoming an expert. You want to give your audience answers to their questions on your topic. You want to attract new clients, brand yourself…
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