Here’s Why Every Writer Needs Social Proof – by Ian Chandler

What prospective clients and editors are doing when deciding if they want to work with you, and why you absolutely need social proof.

What prospective clients and editors are doing when deciding if they want to work with you, and why you absolutely need social proof.

Creating marketing or promotional text to attract potential customers is called copywriting. Writing emails for promotional purposes is called email copywriting. Lots of companies will gladly pay a professional to perform this task, especially if those emails generate lots of leads!

Two years ago, my former co-author and someone else attempted to “re-write” our original book. The new edition of the book still contains major swaths of my work…

I know how it is being under quarantine. You’re BORED. Bored OUT OF YOUR MIND! You want to write something FUN! What’s more fun (and easier!) than writing about YOURSELF???

Last week, we all Zoomed with Grampa for his birthday and that was very special for him, and for us. It was kinda funny! Our daughter’s screen was too dark. Richard’s webcam wasn’t working so he was a black box. Our son Frank was holding his dog and, somehow…

Poetry is not a great genre if you’re wanting to earn a living writing books.

According to a recent email we received from Ingram, the largest distributor, the following book genres are selling GREAT!

They promptly refunded my money for the egg white powder, AND then sent me an email saying they were reshipping my ENTIRE – egg white powder, 25 lbs of flour….and dough and filling for 96 cheese danish – 25 lbs!!! I started freaking out….

All authors hiring an editor should have a detailed contract detailing what’s expected.

Did you know that video advertising is the #1 way to attract eyeballs online? Many people pan over text-only social media posts. Graphics are more attractive and, thus, gain more attention. However, videos, especially ones that have a great hook in the very beginning, convince viewers to KEEP WATCHING…