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To Write, or Not to Write (A Travel Book)?
Writing a travel book sounds glamorous and exciting. Imagine getting paid to travel! This guidebook author explains that it isn’t glamorous as you might expect. Continue reading
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Tagged book advance, editor, guidebook, travel writing, work for hire, working with publishers
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The Never-Ending Marketing Game
Whether you published with a traditional house or are a self-published author, marketing is an ongoing process. Creating a multifaceted marketing plan can include participating in contests, getting reviews, doing radio and TV interviews, selling in bulk, speaking to groups, … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, book marketing, getting reviews, marketing plan, review
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How to Get Reviews for Your Book
Great reviews turn more people on to your work. So the question is: How do you get people to review your book? Continue reading
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Tagged book marketing, getting reviews, marketing, review, sell more books
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Writing the Book is Only the First Step
Erin Casey talks with Joel Boggess from 4PointsCoaching.com about the adventure of writing. Continue reading
Are You a Wannabe Traveler?
Do you love the idea of travel? Does the thought of taking a weekend or a week to focus on your writing seem like a dream? When Jenna and I were planning the London writers’ retreat, so many people commented, … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, planning, retreat, schedule, time to write, travel, write
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Your Platform is Your Key to Publishing Success
Carrie Wilkerson, aka The Barefoot Executive, shares her advice for building your platform, and gaining the credibility and visibility you need to be a successful author. Continue reading
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Tagged credibility, marketing, platform, published, publishing
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How Do I Write That?
Find resources to help you write it right. Continue reading
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Tagged comma use, dictionary, grammar girl, how to write, style guides, writing questions, writing tips
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3 Ways to Boost Your Creativity
If you can’t think of anything new to say, you may need a boost of creativity to push you out of The Rut and back into the land of free-flowing ideas. Continue reading
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Tagged articles, author, blogs, boring, coach, content, creativity, repurpose, rut, speaker, stuck, writer, writer's block, writing
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You’ll Never Find Time to Write
Oprah has her list of things she knows “for sure.” One thing we know “for sure” is that the idea of finding time to write is a myth. You must make time to write. Here are a few suggestions on how to make writing part of your daily life. Continue reading
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Tagged coach, find time to write, making time to write, practice, retreat, self-discipline, speaker, writer, writing
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