How many writers does it take to change a light bulb? Only joking, there’s no way I’m going to start a Blog Post with a lame ass joke like that. No, instead I will ask the question: is everyone a writer these days? The answer seems to be yes, and I know I know, I’m one …
The Power of the Sequel
In the world of Hollywood sequels are often viewed with trepidation, at best. One of the finest examples that immediately leaps to my mind is Starship Troopers. Great book by Robert Heinlein and an entertaining movie – though without nearly the same thought-provoking impact of the book. But then they went and made a sequel. …
Overcoming Random Writing Pitfalls
It occurred to me that I’ve been blogging for a while now and the value of my blogs to my fellow writers might not have been as helpful as it has been in the past. Oh sure, I’m trying to share what I learn as I fight my way into the industry, but I’m contacted …
Authors – The Chilling Reality
An article caught my attention recently. Fittingly published it would seem on fool.com, it gives some startling statistics regarding book publication and documents the entry of Amazon as a major new player in the publishing industry. However, the following paragraph is what really brings home the chilling reality for authors. Armies of failed books Amazon …
The New Rude And Aggressive Author
Self publishing has been a wonderful new adventure for many authors and has given the opportunity to circumvent the query and literary agent quagmire and connect directly with readers. Done well, it works superbly and is the future of publishing. However, there are those who are always ready to ruin a good thing. Everyday I …
Basic Dos and Don’ts in Query Letter Writing
This might be the most succinct version of Dos and Don’ts of query letter writing. There are tons of great blogs that explains the process really well. What I’m trying to do is to capture the most important parts and put it together in layman’s terms for easy understanding. Hope you find them helpful. ……. Continue …
How To Get Book Reviews
How can I get reviews for my book? This must be one of the most common questions I get asked by new authors who are venturing into self publishing for the first time. There are a number of ways to attract reviews to a book’s Amazon page, but as usual there are ways that cost …
How to Write When All Else Fails…In 5 Steps
By Jason Halstead In my day to day Twittering and blog reading I see people having troubles writing. Lightning struck and I realized that I should share some tips I use to get the words out. Your mileage may vary, but this is what works for me. Five Tips for Writing 1. Write. Yeah, how, I …
Calibre and Kindle
By JJ Toner I love Calibre. When it comes to converting my text from crude html to a fully-functioning, card-carrying member of the eBook community, it does the business. And I have nothing but admiration for my Kindle, and her close cousin, Kindle-for-PC (KPC). But, they make miserable dancing partners. A whole afternoon and half …
Getting the most out of writers conferences
By Doreen Pendgracs Having attended three writers conferences over the past two months is a clear indicator that I believe in the importance of networking for writers and attending writers’ events. Yes, they take your time and your money, but the rewards you reap will far surpass your investment if you know how to make them …
