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If you’re a new author, developing a self-publishing business is a challenge. Not only do you need to be creative, but you’re also faced with learning new things every day. In a recent writers’ group meeting, we welcomed a new member. “He’s just about ready to give up,” the member who’d brought him along explained. … Read more
Are you writing a book? In a recent writers’ group meeting, we looked at common startup hassles that authors experience with a book-length project. “I start out great. Then I feel as if I have no idea what I’m doing, and I give up,” one author said. “I’ve got three novels I’ve started.” Several other … Read more
In a recent writers’ group meeting, we discussed blogging, and whether it was a waste of time. Is blogging dead? Can you use it to market your books, and earn an income? “I’d love to do more with my blog,” a member admitted. “I get a little traffic, mostly to a couple of posts. I … Read more
You’re looking for book marketing ideas. Although social media can seem like a no-brainer—you’ve got to get the news out about your book—it’s also a time sink. How do you promote your book without wasting hours on social media? Start with a strategy. Last year, when we discussed social media at our writers’ group, just … Read more
With NaNoWriMo on the horizon, and coming up fast, you’re remembering your dream: to write a novel. Last month our group discussed NaNoWriMo and stress. Our writers’ group includes authors who’ve been traditionally published, as well as self-publishing authors. It also includes aspiring authors who want to write, and would, if the whole idea of … Read more
Worried about editing fiction? In one recent meeting of our writers’ group, several members were struggling with editing their novels. A big challenge when editing is story flow. That is, avoiding lumps and bumps which stop the reader. It’s vital to avoid bumps on a micro level, when the reader has a “huh?” moment because … Read more