This past week, we covered: writing a novel (with a nod to NaNoWriMo), blogging, "instant" ebooks, and more.
Here's what you may have missed...
How to STOP Scammers and Cheaters
Freelance writing is wonderful. Seriously. What’s not to like about working when and where you please, and only working with people you enjoy? But…
Writing Your Novel: How to See in the Dark
In Fiction Frenzy, I told you about Listing, which is another way of outlining. I prefer the term “Listing” because my brain tends to fry when I think about an outline. Thinking out outlines paralyzes many writers. Doubtless we were damaged way back in our school days.
Many of my conversations with writers start with the writer saying: “I want a blog”, or “I need a blog”. That’s because I’m always touting the advantages of blogs to writers.
Doing What You’ve Never Done Before
No matter how many books you’ve written, you’ve never written THIS book before. Therefore, writing is always a challenge. That’s what makes it fun. It can be uncomfortable too.
Write and Sell “Instant” Ebooks: In Time for the Holidays
You need to be able to write and sell ebooks FAST… especially now that the holidays are coming up. Speed wins, always. You need to know that if you need money, you can create a product in an hour or two, and sell it.
“Free” Can Hurt You: Always Have a Reason to Give Stuff Away
Many businesses use “free stuff” as a marketing strategy. Content marketing is based on free stuff. There’s nothing wrong with it. It works, as long as you’re making money.
How to Turn Ebooks Into A Career
Want to turn ebooks into a career? Our online world has made that possible. I love writing books; I started my writing career as a romance novelist. These days, I’m back to writing fiction, thanks to Amazon.
Web Content: Collect Ideas and Use Them
Everyone’s a writer these days. You need content for social media, for marketing, for presentations… My clients tell me it’s all too much.
Use Google+to Help You to Network and Sell Your Book
Social media can help you to write and sell your book. If you’ve been using Twitter, and are frustrated with the 140 character limit to your tweets, you need to investigate Google+.
Test Your Book Idea by Blogging It
I’ve had several questions this week from writers who are wondering whether their book idea is viable. Here’s the solution: test your book idea.
You’re A Rotten Writer: This is a GOOD Thing
Some truly awful writing may be all that’s blocking you from a wonderful writing career.
Never-Ending Blogging: A Method to Make Blogging Easy
I love blogging. I’ve been blogging for over 12 years, so it obviously suits the way I write. In addition to blogging for myself, I’ve blogged for many clients.
Self-Publishing Model: Should You Publish Your Novel as a Serial?
These days, everyone in publishing, including writers, is looking for a new business model.
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