An enormous number of people have the desire to become authors. In fact, 81 percent of all Americans say someday they will write a book, but that day only arrives for about two percent of the U.S. population. More people become bloggers each year. They don’t necessarily decide to blog because they have dreams of becoming authors. In February 2014,…
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Today Kathleen Gage (@KathleenGage) offers a powerful plan for marketing a book before, during and after release. In the past becoming a self-published author was a very different experience from what it is today. There were many obstacles that are no longer limitations. Not only was the process much more cumbersome than it is today, there was no such thing…
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As a nonfiction writer, you should never be without ideas for articles, essays, and books. You life provides a constant source of information and inspiration for writing projects. If you haven’t realized that, you haven’t been paying attention. It’s time to challenge yourself to become more present and aware. Look at your life. Look at your skill set or knowledge…
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You’ve got a book idea. Maybe you’ve even written a manuscript. You’re ready to move forward and publish your book, because you’re eager to get to the end goal: Published Author. After all, it’s your dream to become an author. Ask yourself this question before you go to press (digitally or physically): Do you want to become a published author…
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Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been doing some major planning and reorganizing of my work. This involves all aspects of my business. As part of that process, I’m making decisions about the direction I will take. That means I’m deciding what changes to make in my blogs, the courses and services I offer, and the books I plan…
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Eighty-one percent of the American public says they want to write a book, but only two percent actually follow through on that goal and achieve it. If you, too, dream of becoming an author, make sure you end up in the two percent by employing more than just good writing skills and tenacity. Become Your Best Possible Writing Self It’s…
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Today, book publicist Scott Lorenz of Westwind Communications discusses a new way for indie authors to distribute their books. Over the years many authors have complained about the time, energy, harassment, and money required to get bookstores to stock their book. They bemoaned the fact that there was not a better way and dealing with bookstores seemed like a necessary…
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