Inspiration
Seven Tips From Experienced Authors
“The greatest rules of dramatic writing are conflict, conflict, conflict.” ~ James Frey Your story should be vivid, theatrical, stirring, gripping, full of tension, … [Read More...]
Marketing
Say Goodbye to Marketing, Hello to Fans!
Since most authors are on their own, that means they have to do their own marketing, which can cost plenty of time and … [Read More...]
Untraditional Publishing
Becoming a Rich Author
Do you understand the difficulty it is for actors to make millions of dollars? How about the difficulty of trying to become an NFL player? A CEO of a Fortune 500 company? Or the difficulty of earning millions as an author? Sure, it will be challenging. That’s why only 2% of authors have comfortable careers and less than 1% are millionaires. Do you want to become part of the elite? Here is your path. I must warn you, it will seem impossible. (That is, until you decide there is nothing … [Read More...]
Stay Consistent
If you are seeking traditional publishing, but have not been able to sign with a literary agent or publisher, it can be frustrating. On the other hand, if you went the self-publishing route and sales are not what you expected, it can be equally frustrating. Some other words you may use to describe the process can be annoying, wearisome, even a bit maddening. It’s really a bad news, good news situation. The bad news is that authors usually start out broke. The good news is that one-day an … [Read More...]
Five Quotes To Help Authors Rise UP!
“The only thing I was fit for was to be a writer, and this notion rested solely on my suspicion that I would never be fit for real work, and that writing didn’t require any.” ~ Russell Baker “If you write one story, it may be bad; if you write a hundred, you have the odds in your favor.” ~ Edgar Rice Burroughs “Your books should be personalized for your readers.” ~ Untraditional Publishing “Give me a man or woman who has read thousands of books and you give me an … [Read More...]
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