Category Archives: How to Publish Your Novel
Monday Tips: More on marketing books
This month, I feel that I am last getting some traction. I’ve done more giveaways on Goodreads, and I’m very pleased with the result. To date, 2,658 people have participated in my giveaways, and 369 people have listed my books … Continue reading
Tidbits from the Internet: Fleshing out your characters, and how to sell books online
Here are a couple of things that might interest you: I just came upon this recently. G. Hugh Bodell launched a website dedicated to bringing his characters alive. The basic idea is that you put your character into a difficult … Continue reading
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Monday Tips: Strategic Marketing
“Strategic marketing” is a phrase I’ve come upon lately. Basically, it means giving yourself a plan or roadmap of how to go about marketing. I am always making plans. It comes to me naturally. But I still don’t think I’m … Continue reading
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Monday Tips: How to Avoid Burnout
Those of you who do yoga, or play the piano, or do a sport know that you have to be patient. Some days are better than others. And it is vitally important to know when to back off, otherwise you … Continue reading
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Monday Tips: Get an Early Start
I find that if I start working early in the morning my day seems to go a whole lot more easily. (And this is coming from someone who didn’t like to get out of bed!) But I find my life … Continue reading
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Tips & Tidbits from the Internet
Here are a couple of things that I thought were interesting. From Charlie’s Diary, here are some common misperceptions about publishing: http://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/2010/02/common-misconceptions-about-pu.html. Charlie Stross has a fine mind and many insightful things to say. … Continue reading
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Tips & Tidbits from the Internet
Here are a couple of things that might interest you: Global e-book awards needs judges. If you have a little extra time and would like to get some exciting new e-books to read for free, then please contact Dan Poynter … Continue reading
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Tips from the Internet: Chats and an unpublished MSS by Charlotte Bronte
Here are some chats you might be interested in. To use, you have to download Tweetdeck at www.tweetdeck.com. #litchat (create a column in Tweetdeck by searching #litchat). This runs from 4-5pm Monday, Wednesday and … Continue reading
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Monday Tips: Take a break in the middle of the day
My tip for this month is to take a break in the middle of the day. Lunchtime is the perfect excuse to get away from your desk. If you work in an office, use it as an excuse to get … Continue reading
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Tips from the Internet: Literary Mags & How to be an Online Critique Geek
Some of the greatest, most prolific authors of all time have found their start in one auspicious and often overlooked way – literary magazines. To get started, pick up the latest edition of the CLMP directory. To read more of … Continue reading
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