I hadn’t been editing books long when I was approached by the husband of one of my good friends, Colin Tipping. He had written a book, called Radical Forgiveness, and was looking for someone to help him edit it and get it ready for self-publishing. Given that I am “spiritually- and metaphysically inclined,” and this was a spiritually- and metaphysically-based book, I…
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Marketing Yourself and Your Book on the Cheap
Let’s say you managed to land that publishing deal, or you’ve successfully self-published your book. One way or another, to get those copies selling you need to market not only the books but yourself. You can choose for a variety of ways to do this, including hiring someone to help you do the job. You can also do the job…
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How to Make the Most of a Writers Conference
In this current economy, many writers may opt out of attending a writers’ conference. However, in any economy, a writers’ conference represents a treasure trove of information and opportunity for the serious writer wanting to become a published author. I’ve attended the San Francisco Writers Conference three times in a row and served as a volunteer once, rounding out my…
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How to Create an Author Showcase Website for the Media
Not only does every writer need to have a website or blog, but every writer trying to build a platform or publicize a book also needs a website that showcases himself or herself as an author. This website specifically serves as a landing spot for the media. When a radio or television show host coming looking for you, they find…
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7 Reasons Why Every Writer Needs Needs a Website or a Blog
Almost every week I find myself having a conversation with one writer or another about why he or she needs to have a website or a blog. I’m getting a bit tired of the discussion, but I keep repeating myself for one reason: I know how important it is in this day and age for every writer to have an Internet presence….
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Improve Your Nonfiction Book Writing with Journalistic Skills
Taking a break from my guest bloggers, I though today I’d treat you to a look at the similarity between writing articles, essays and books-the view from where I sit. I’m a journalist by trade, and, while I happen to be a working freelance journalist, I really make my living editing nonfiction books for my clients. When I’m not engaged…
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Agent Reveals Pet Peeves So Writers Can Avoid Them
Now that you know where to find an agent, and you know the essentials of writing a book proposal – which you will submit to land a contract with an agent, it’s time to learn how not to blow your big chance to gain literary representation. Here today to tell us all about literary agents’ pet peeves, so we can…
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