If you want to make money by writing articles, get your hands on editorial calendars.
Also known as ‘Advertisers Packs’ or ‘Media Kits’, editorial calendars and advertisers’ guidelines often have information on proposed themes for the year and deadlines for submissions. This is a huge opportunity for you to get the jump on other authors who [...]
By now you’ve heard the term “platform” numerous times. What is a writer’s platform and why is it a necessity for successful writers?
Your platform is the total of your methods of promoting your book. You better have a good writing platform today, or editors and agents may throw your manuscript into the round file. Let’s [...]
What can you learn by walking through a bookstore? Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned writer, an author needs to constantly update his knowledge of the book industry.
I have met authors who had no idea that audio books existed or who didn’t know the best format for their books. The knowledge gleaned from strolling [...]
Have you set your writing goals for the new year? Often the question is not “What are my goals?” but “How do I determine my goals?” Where do you even begin? Use these guidelines to set up your 2010 goals.
* Set a daily (yes, I said daily) writing goal by number of words, paragraphs or [...]
Whether you write magazine articles, essays, or how-to books, you need a good publicity photo.
As a professional writer, you need a publicity photo for:
Your web site
Promotional materials
Your press kit
Your book cover
To accompany press releases
In our excitement to create our book covers or websites, we tend to grab the first photo we [...]
Where do you get fresh article ideas? We read the publications we’re drooling to write for and wonder how to get our bylines in. Let’s do a quick review of the usual ways to come up with ideas.
Write about what you know (your interests and hobbies).
Write about things you want to know (learn while you [...]
So you’ve finished your novel. Now it’s time to publish it. Here are a few things to do in preparation to publish your book.
Hire an editor; don’t edit your own work. You’ll see what should be on the page, not what is really on the page.
Study other [...]
That’s right. It’s time to step away from your computer and face the public. Book signings give the public a chance to get a little personal piece of you. They’ll be able to brag that they met the author and are more likely than ever to recommend your book to family and friends. That is, [...]
A website is an integral part of an author’s promotion. It’s the place where people can find information about your books and your background; can read your book excerpts; find out about your services and areas of expertise; and most importantly, purchase your books. A website is your online salesperson.
This is your greatest [...]
“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” This old saying, while not always true, contains an element of truth. Networking pays dividends. Networking can be a key part of your success.
Here are some easy ways to network:
· Join writers groups live or online. It keeps [...]