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Do you wish that writing fiction could be easier? You begin a novel or short story; you’re excited. Inspiration flows. Within a few short days, or even hours, your inspiration ends. Convinced that you’ve made a mistake, you wait for better ideas. Maybe you aren’t meant to be an author… Avoid the big trap when … Read more
You want to write short fiction, and you have a vital question—how many words do I need? This topic came up in a recent writers’ group meeting. We all had questions about this because when you write fiction, deciding on length before you start writing is vital: your structure depends on it. Before I began … Read more
You’re self-publishing your next (or first) novel. This gives you immense freedom, but it can be daunting. As endless fiction floods into bookstores, it’s a challenge to get noticed and sell. A friend told me recently that she’s in a sales slump. She said: “I’m spending more time advertising than writing. Self-publishing is too hard … Read more
Marketing fiction is a challenge. New authors are disappointed with their sales. Established authors struggle to find readers. What about you? If you feel that times are tough, take heart. Focus on expanding your readership, reader by reader. You can do it. On the other hand, you may be sabotaging yourself: what if you hate … Read more
Are your self-publishing sales slow? If you’re relying solely on Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing, several of our writers’ group members reported that the platform is changing and it’s challenging to make sales. “I’m spending more on ads,” one author reported, “and selling less. I never thought I’d say this, but I’m ready to give up.” … Read more
Is social media dying as a book marketing option for authors? During one of our final writers’ group meetings for 2022, we discussed book marketing with a focus on social media. Specifically, how the various networks had declined in usefulness. Authors said they weren’t making the sales they made a year ago. One self-publishing author, … Read more