Day 20: RECAP, NEW WORKSHOPS, WINNERS
Today we will recap the 20 days of High Impact Ways to Transform Your Writing, and announce new workshops and...
Read MoreDay 19 How to Find an Editor and Proofreader Affordably
Before you concern yourself with looking for an editor or proofreader, make sure you write your book, beginning to end, and are satisfied with a sloppy first copy. Then you’ll need an editor and a...
Read MoreWhat is a book launch and how can it get you to bestseller on Amazon?
With the right launch, which can be fun and easy, you can get your self-published book to best sellers. With a well-written book and a simple strategy, you can get into the top 100 in your Amazon category and see a “best-seller ranking” below the title. This lets potential customers know the book is the top-selling item in that category, and Amazon will market your book everywhere = Free...
Read MoreWhy You Need an Author Central Page
It is amazing to me that most authors aren’t aware that Amazon provides a FREE author page to every author who has a book listed on Amazon. It’s true! It’s a great marketing tool to help authors market their books, get speaking gigs, and interviews, and be a guest on prominent...
Read MoreCrafting Great Characters (for any genre)
The fundamental truth in making a great character for any genre is that the character must want something, and the stronger the want, the more compelling the resulting story. This is because desire intrinsically creates conflict, the primary reason in which character is formed. In memoir you want to make sure your real characters seem more real. This is true for prescriptive non-fiction as well a poetry. Today I will show you some examples so you can practice crafting great characters in your...
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