Writing Tips
Promote Your Book Through a Virtual Book Tour
Posted on 18. Jan, 2010 by Jeremy Reis.
Many authors and experts are finding that live events and virtual book tours are a leading way to promote their books and expertise. A live event, or virtual book tour, can help you promote your book through a low cost and high impact method of marketing. A virtual book tour is similar to a physical [...]
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Get Involved in an Online Community
Posted on 18. Jan, 2010 by Jeremy Reis.
If you are an author, consultant, or expert, become involved with an online Internet community in your area of expertise. Helping out others is a wonderful way to build your own platform and demonstrate your expertise – plus, its good to give back to others. Becoming involved in your virtual community is also one of [...]
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Dealing with Rejection as an Author
Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by User Submission.
Rejection is a part of a writing career. Think of it as a business decision, not a referendum on your writing ability. Most of the time, rejection simply means you were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Dust it off and send it out again. This post was submitted by Joyce.
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Write Like It’s a Product
Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by User Submission.
Consider your writing a product and as with any product, if you want to sell it, you have to know it. Be able to describe it in a few words (high concept), in 2-3 sentences (elevator speech) and in 1-2 paragraphs (back cover blurb). Write this very brief description on the back of your business [...]
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What to Do With Your Manuscript
Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by User Submission.
At some point in every writer’s career, the work has to be sent out into the publishing world. Make sure it’s your best work. Don’t forget the SASE. Send it out, and keep on working while you’re waiting for a response. This post was submitted by Joyce.