Copyright vectorfusionart|fotolia.comDespite the popular stories of indie authors making a killing with Kindle books or as authors, in general, the income most nonfiction authors receive from book sales isn’t enough to pay their bills. According to the 2014 Digital Book World and Writer’s Digest Author Survey, which was based on responses from more than 9,000 aspiring and seasoned authors, just…
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Copyright Frank Boston|Fotolia.comIf you are like many nonfiction writers, you haven’t completed your book because writing an entire manuscript feels too daunting. However, a writing guide based on your nonfiction book provides a step-by-step process you can follow and makes the task feel manageable. Think of a writing guide like a map to get you from the start of your…
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Today Kathleen Gage (@KathleenGage) offers advice about list building, one of the most important online activities for anyone wanting to sell anything, including books. Copyright aihumnoi|fotolia.com The heart of any online business, including a writing or publishing business, is a responsive subscriber list. Without this, you are on an uphill climb to success. In the early days of online marketing,…
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Courtesy of Stockfresh.comTo produce a marketable nonfiction book, you need to write something people in your target market need or want. However, often aspiring writers don’t put words on paper (or screen) because they don’t know to target that market with content. Or they do, indeed, write but with no idea if anyone will want to read their words. They…
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Your author website serves as your home in cyberspace. It’s also a showcase for your books and accomplishments as a writer. It’s a reflection of you and your brand. The media, as well as potential readers, customers, and clients, discover you and your work when they discover your site. As such, it’s where you make a first impression. As you…
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Copywrite Laurent Hamels|fotolia.comIf you have ever attended a writers’ conference, you know how excited you get about the things you learn and the information you receive while at the event. At the time, you make plans to go home and put all that new knowledge to use. And then you don’t. You get busy. You forget. You no longer feel…
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Copyright Rawpixel|fotolia.comHow do you know if your book idea or manuscript is publication ready or publication worthy? You can gather reader feedback on your manuscript before you to print. If you want to produce a successful book, this might be the most valuable step you take prior to going to press. You can obtain this feedback in a variety of…
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Copyright denisismagilov|fotolia.comRejection. It’s part and parcel of a writer’s life—at least if you plan to become a published writer. Let’s face it, though; it’s never easy to receive a rejection letter. When you do, you can respond—or react—in a variety of ways. However, a response might get you closer to achieve your goals. When you get that note saying someone…
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