Category Archives: Writing Tips

Do You Need a Book Agent?

Children’s author and market expert Molly Blaisdell explains when and why you might want to engage an agent. Continue reading

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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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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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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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Writing the Book is Only the First Step

Erin Casey talks with Joel Boggess from 4PointsCoaching.com about the adventure of writing. Continue reading

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How Do I Write That?

Find resources to help you write it right. Continue reading

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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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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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Boost Your Creativity

Our brains crave variety. When we shake up our routines and step outside our comfort zones, our brains reward us with new perspectives, new ideas and creative thoughts. Continue reading

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Getting Started with Your Writing

Questions keep us from sending a query letter, or writing the first chapter, or delving into publishing, or marketing our finished pieces… We want to know that we’re doing it right. Well, sometimes there is no one right way. Sometimes just getting started is the right action to take. Continue reading

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