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How to Turn Current Life Issues Into Writing Topics

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I’ve often found that the the current life issues with which I’m struggling make the best topics for personal essays, researched articles, blog posts, information products, and even books. Sometimes these issues may not even be ones I’m directly experiencing; they may be problems I see my family members dealing with, but I want to find answers or solutions to…
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Decrease Procrastination and Create More Online Exposure

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I know a lot of aspiring authors who refuse to get moving on building platform or creating any type of online exposure for themselves or their books. They procrastinate. They find excuses. They have something akin to writer’s block when it comes time to contact the media, blog, take steps towards social networking, or do anything that will make them…
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Google Offers Questions to Help Create Quality Blog Content

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It matters little if you are blogging a book or simply blogging, content remains king when it comes to getting traffic to your site. If you are trying to figure out how to create a blog with content that will get noticed, Google has some great advice. In fact, while Google uses certain algorithms to decide on ranking, these are…
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Why consider seeking a traditional publishing deal

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Aspiring authors ask me the same questions all the time: Why would I want a traditional publishing deal? What does a traditional publisher have to offer me? These questions are coming more often in the wake of stories about indie e-book authors making a mint. My answer to why someone might want a traditional publishing day in this day and…
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Find Strength When Your Next Rejection Get’s You Down

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I’ve been working really hard lately to change my negative thoughts about getting published and about rejection into positive ones. I’m a firm believer in the creative nature of our thoughts and words. I’m an inspirational speaker and writer in addition to speaking and writing about the topic of writing and publishing. Sometimes, however, I need inspiration as well–I need…
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