I covered a lot of ground on my writing blogs this week. Discover how a young author made more than $4 million from her ebooks in one year, how to get unadvertised writing jobs and much more.
Here’s what happened on the blogs this week…
Publish Your Book on Your Blog: Yes or No?
Back in 2007, I wrote about the publication of Diary of A Wimpy Kid, which was initially published free online, and talked about the benefits of doing the same — publishing your book on the Web, first. Is that still a viable option in 2011?
Get to the Point: Online and Offline
Offline and online, waffling abounds. Not only is it frustrating, but you’re damaging your interactions, whether via email, blog posts, or in face to face meetings.
Get to the point: confidence is attractive.
Get Freelance Writing Jobs via Email
Can you use email to get writing jobs? Yes you can — IF you make it easy for your recipients to not only understand your message, but also to respond to you.
Your Writing Goals in 2011: Eagle or Turkey?
The first quarter of 2011 is almost over. How’s progress on your writing goals? It’s time to soar with the eagles… Tip: write your goals each day, so that they’re REAL for you.
Publish Your Book on Twitter: Another Way to Get Known
Twitter’s hot, and it can work for you if you’re writing a book. You may not want to publish your entire book on Twitter, but you certain can tweet little snippets to build your readership and make sales.
Avoiding Email Craziness: I Love Gmail
If your email application isn’t all it should be, give Gmail a try. I switched to Gmail years ago, and have never regretted it.
Want to Become a Better Writer? Learn the Power of Acceptance
Want to become a better writer? You can, when you accept what you’re writing when you’re writing it. You can’t dictate to your creative self, that only creates problems.
I share my candidate for the best book title in the world. What’s yours?
Editorial Calendar WordPress Plugin Saves Time
Editorial Calendar is one of my favorite WordPress plugins. It makes blogging much easier, and saves time too.
Your Key to Getting Writing Jobs: Follow Up
Want great writing jobs? You can get all the unadvertised, and high-paying writing jobs you want when you learn one very simple skill. Find out what it is, and prosper.
Master Your Blog: You’re the Boss
If you’re feeling that your blogging is a little out of control, you can master your blog.
Realize that you’re the boss. Discover how you do that.
AOL to Hire More Journalists: What’s It Mean?
AOL is betting big on content. What does that mean for you, the proudly independent writer?
Amanda Hocking in Four-Book $2 Million Deal
Ebook heroine Amanda Hocking has just done an amazing deal with St. Martins. That’s a cool $4 million Ms Hocking has earned in less than a year. Wonderful story.
Writing Fiction: Write in a Genre or Not?
You’re writing a novel… should you write in a genre, or not? You may just find that it’s the shortest route to writing a great book.
