Published on October 24, 2007
It is a well known and widely accepted fact that ebooks – FREE ebooks – are one of the best weapons in a viral marketing campaign arsenal.
Viral marketing is a marketing technique, similar to the spread of an epidemic, that reaches others through word of mouth to increase brand consciousness. Think about how a virus spreads from one person to another. One person gets sick and just by sneezing they can give the virus to many more people. Those people get sick and share their germs with everyone they know and come into contact with. Next thing you know, it’s an epidemic. That is the very concept of viral marketing.
Published on October 24, 2007
Do you think Pen Names are necessary and is it an easy process to get one? I am asking this because I knew that there was an alternate name you could use, like the stage names, but never knew the term to search for. Any thoughts on this subject would be helpful.
Thanks in advance,
G.
Published on October 24, 2007
writing career advice
During the Summer of 2004, I began to devote more time to my writing. Each day, I worked on articles and essays about the places I’ve traveled to as well as other personal experiences. I also made a daily commitment to study markets, and read writing skill-themed articles so as to improve my authoring abilities.
Published on October 24, 2007
City Smart Magazine / citysmartmagazine.com / Brigitte Baroukh – Writer #1 finally gets paid, but Writer #2 comes forth, claiming she’s also been owed money by this publisher since 2004!
Published on October 17, 2007
Richard’s two childhood friends, Chris and Scott, flew in from Wisconsin last Thursday. We did the standard Bar Harbor trip, drove up Cadillac Mountain, and got in some good leaf watching. It was definitely the peak weekend for leaf watchers and it was absolutely breathtaking. The night they arrived, we had lobster, which was precooked at a local seafood wholesaler. It was really good but mine might have been a bit undercooked. On Friday morning, I had pains in my stomach…
Published on October 17, 2007
DISCLAIMER: Many deadbeats use legal threats and intimidation to try to scare their victims. These bullying tactics are common when you’re dealing with psychotic, anti-social crooks. While anybody can sue anybody for anything these days, you should remember that they would have to open all their books in the event of a lawsuit and many deadbeats don’t want to do this. In addition, they would likely have to sue you in your own state. And, defamation lawsuits are hard to prove and may be very expensive, especially if they are out of state. Ironically, some deadbeats would rather pay their attorney thousands than pay a writer the hundreds they legitimately owe. But, their legal hot air is usually just that – hot air. You may want to consult an attorney if you plan to take the action below against the deadbeat. We aren’t attorneys and none of this should be considered legal advice.
Published on October 17, 2007
- That Only Happens to Other People! – When Tragedy Affects a Writer’s Livelihood
- All Publishers Should Aspire to Be Like This!
- How Should I Handle Fan Mail?
Published on October 17, 2007
book marketing
As you enter into the world of publishing, you may ask experienced authors, “How do you promote a book?” or “What’s the best way to promote a book?” When someone asks me that question, I typically answer, “It depends on the book and it depends on you.” Anyone who responds differently could be leading you astray.
Published on October 17, 2007
Hi Angela,
I am currently writing a novel (Adventure/Fiction). My characters, plot, etc. are fiction; however, I am planning to include real places. Do I need to ask permission from the business establishment my characters would be attending?
Ex: I am researching (a popular event in Alaska). I won’t name the event in my novel, but if anyone has been there it’s pretty clear to what I’m referring.
Of course, each of my characters won’t be the same in their responses, so some of them won’t like/enjoy/might have bad things to say about their experience at the business establishment. Is that okay? I don’t want to be sued for defaming their establishment.
Published on October 17, 2007
I have no qualms about stating that I am an introvert. Thus, being a home-based freelance writer is in many respects a great career for me. I’ve turned out hundreds of encyclopedia entries and other pieces of researched nonfiction over the years, as well as enough personal stories about my son to make his 8-year-old mind think he’s famous enough for a spot on “Dancing with the Stars” (sorry, kid, there are still more people from “Beverly Hills, 90210” left).
