Vacation
Letters will return next week.
Writing Green to Make the Green By Susan Sundwall
Even though the calendar says its spring, I’m sitting here at my keyboard next to a window watching the snow come down
That Never-Ending “Amazon.com Best Seller” Crud
Hi Angela!
Following is an email announcement that I received today. (Name removed) has been around for quite some time, and while he has done these special promotions to buy his latest book from Amazon on a designated day, this one is the most elaborate “giveaway” plan.
I’m curious what your take is on his methods.
Discipline: The Key to Success by Angela Dion
I dreamt of being a writer since I was a kid in junior high school. I was really into Agatha Christie at the time and fantasized about my best-selling mystery novel being featured in The Washington Post’s Book World. I even had a pen name picked out, Angie Gold. Eventually real life kicked in. The dream faded, but I kept writing…
Typing Ten Feet From the Atlantic
After stopping in Georgia, we drove to Flagler, Florida. The campground, Beverly Beach RV and Camptown Resort, was right on the ocean. Our RV was parked facing the surf and it was breathtakingly beautiful! After we stopped, pulled out the slides, and got set up, Richard checked his email while Max and Mason piled out of the RV and ran down to the beach with me, barefoot and carefree…
ONLINE BOOK MARKETING THAT WORKS – Part X: Pitch Yourself as an “Expert” or Interview Source to News Services/Syndicates
This article was ready to publish a month ago when we exposed the Amazon/Booksurge Ultimatum. While we’re, of course, still publishing updates about Amazon/Booksurge, I’m VERY happy that we’re able to get back to book selling this week!
Letters To The Editor For April 30th
- We’re Not the Only Ones Disturbed by the Washington State Attorney General Letter…
- One Thing Leads to Another!
When Audience Questions Come From Left Field, Get Ready To Catch! By Juliann Wetz
Public speaking – book talks – author readings. If you’re lucky, you’ll get the chance to showcase your writing in a public forum. What a thrill and boost to the ego it is to stand in front of a group of people who are hanging on your every word; people who spend their free time immersing themselves in your thoughts, ideas and expressions.
I Have Marketing Money; Where to Spend?
Hi Angela,
I am enjoying your “Online Book Marketing That Works” series, and have gotten so many great tips. In Part V, you focus on free advertising.
If a writer did want to invest some money in this type of advertising, can you recommend a few places to do so? I’ve tried researching this online myself, but there were so many possibilites that I didn’t know where to begin.
Thanks for your help.
Antonia
Confess Your Way to Extra Cash By Diane Sonntag
As a single mother, I was desperate to make some extra money. I tried working a second job, but after I paid child care for my two young children, I pretty much broke even for my time and trouble. Plus, I missed my kids. All of the work-at-home jobs I found turned out to be scams and I truly didn’t know what to do.