Why are board games, puzzles, and trading cards a two billion dollar a year industry? Because you cannot duplicate the experience of playing a board game, putting together a puzzle, or trading cards with your friends. Video games are an extension of the Game & Toy Industry, not a replacement. Amazon and eBooks are an extension of the publishing industry, not a replacement. There are four types of readers: ~ Readers that … [Read more...]
Common Dialogue Problems
February 16, 2012 By 2 Comments
After years of reading manuscripts from new authors, there is something in common with all of those books. Most of the authors have a terrific narrative voice, which comes from their original gift of being a writer. However, new authors have major problems in three areas: ~ Writing Mechanics ~ The books starts off great, but fades with each chapter until it becomes unreadable. ~ Weak Dialogue. Today, we will work on the third … [Read more...]
Author M.A.P.S.
February 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The starting point for an author is writing a book. The ultimate goal for the author is to have a financially successful career. In order for you to chart this destination, try using M.A.P.S. The idea behind M.A.P.S. is this: “Everyday, an author should improve Mentally, improve Ambitions, improve Physically, and improve Spiritually.” The key word in that definition is, improve. ~ Get Better ~ Perk UP ~ Recover ~ Progress ~ … [Read more...]
Tax Tips For Authors
February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you are pursuing a career as an author and it is not a hobby, then you can write certain expenses off your taxes. Basic Office Supplies: Pencils, pens, printer paper, ink, notebooks, paper clips, staples, etc… Do not write off your kid’s schools supplies. Office Equipment: Laptop, computer, printer, fax machine, flash-drive. Postage: Stamps, shipping, shipping supplies. Research: Magazines, books, dictionaries, thesaurus, trade … [Read more...]
Giving Yourself a Pep Talk
February 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
One of the hardest things for authors to do is stay confident. The road to success is long, filled with obstacles, setbacks, and plenty of rejection letters. For some that self-published their book, sales can be low, making the author wonder if they should continue trying. It is so important for authors to learn how to give themselves a pep talk. After all, being an author is a lonely job. You read on your own. You write on your own. You … [Read more...]
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