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9 Magazines That Pay Writers Up to $500 or More Per Article – by Biljana Tadic

Published on June 11, 2021 diversify your writing income, Paying Markets for Writers, specialty markets for writing, welcomes new writers

9 Magazines That Pay Writers Up to $500 or More Per Article – by Biljana Tadic

From education, climate change, and outdoors topics, to history and sailing, there is probably a market of interest here for you!

If You Choose the Wrong PR Person, You’ll Flush Your Money Away… – by Ashley Brown

Published on June 2, 2021 author, book marketing, writing career advice

If You Choose the Wrong PR Person, You’ll Flush Your Money Away… – by Ashley Brown

I recall an afternoon after publishing my first book. Riding the high of a book launch and some great reviews, a friend asked me if I had considered…

What Gives Many Authors Nightmares? Feedback! – by TM Jacobs

Published on May 26, 2021 Networking, promoting your writing, writing career advice

What Gives Many Authors Nightmares? Feedback! – by TM Jacobs

While the thought can be terrifying, getting feedback makes you a good writer. And, good writers make more money!

5 Paying Flash Fiction Markets for Writers – by Avery Springwood

Published on May 14, 2021 diversify your writing income, Paying Markets for Writers, specialty markets for writing, storytelling, welcomes new writers

5 Paying Flash Fiction Markets for Writers – by Avery Springwood

Telling a tale succinctly can be challenging, but oh-so-rewarding…and PROFITABLE!

10 Fishing and Hunting Paying Markets for Writers – by Biljana Tadic

Published on April 29, 2021 diversify your writing income, Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers

10 Fishing and Hunting Paying Markets for Writers – by Biljana Tadic

If you have a lot of knowledge and information about hunting and fishing, or you are dedicated to it yourself, you can get paid to write for magazines that cover these topics.

Invited to Speak but Don’t Know What to Say? Here are Tons of Ideas! – by Laura Lee Perkins, MS

Published on April 23, 2021 book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, promoting your writing

Invited to Speak but Don’t Know What to Say? Here are Tons of Ideas! – by Laura Lee Perkins, MS

Speaking in front of a group of people can be intimidating. But, before you ask, “What will I talk about?” stop and think about everything that you, as a writer, do best!

‘Looking Local’ Provides Opportunity and Inspiration in a Pandemic! – By Wendy Hobday Haugh

Published on April 7, 2021 diversify your writing income, Networking, writing career advice

‘Looking Local’ Provides Opportunity and Inspiration in a Pandemic! – By Wendy Hobday Haugh

Times are tough, sure, but the COVID-19 pandemic has given me the opportunity to redirect the focus of my writing career from larger to smaller publications. In doing so, I’ve gained far more than I ever expected!

9 Paying Markets for Writers on the History and Culture of Food – by Tatiana Claudy

Published on April 1, 2021 diversify your writing income, Paying Markets for Writers, specialty markets for writing, welcomes new writers, writing career advice

9 Paying Markets for Writers on the History and Culture of Food – by Tatiana Claudy

There is more to food writing than cookbooks, recipes, and restaurant reviews!

How to SUCCESSFULLY Use Twitter to Sell Your Book – by Jules Schulman

Published on March 25, 2021 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

How to SUCCESSFULLY Use Twitter to Sell Your Book – by Jules Schulman

If used correctly, Twitter can be one of the best platforms for a writer to gain an audience – and increase book sales!

“Re-focus” to Resell Material You’ve Already Created – by Joshua Pantalleresco

Published on March 18, 2021 article ideas, diversify your writing income, writing career advice

“Re-focus” to Resell Material You’ve Already Created – by Joshua Pantalleresco

Whether you’re an author or are freelancing, you don’t always have to create new pieces from scratch to make another sale.

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POD Secrets Revealed!

SELF-PUBLISHING IN 2021? – How Many Book Sales Needed to Recoup Your Investment?

UPDATED: 03/04/2021 EDITOR’S NOTE: Please also see the Self-Publishing Price Comparison HERE. Considering self-publishing? Are you wondering how many books you will need to sell to recoup your investment? LISTED IN ORDER …
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POD SECRETS REVEALED: Book Contests for a Publisher’s Authors? Pppfffttt!!! By Angela Hoy

Playing on an author’s vanity is one of the most common marketing ploys used in the publishing services industry. From promises of wealth and fame to ridiculous “your book can …
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POD SECRETS REVEALED: “Free Publishing Guides” Are Used To Harvest Your Email Address, Phone Number, And More!

When I see the words “free publishing guide,” I think somebody is going to send me a free ebook that is an actual, factual, non-biased guide about the publishing industry, …
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RIDICULOUS RED TAPE!! When POD Publishers Charge WAY Too Much to Make Changes, and Take WAY Too Long to Make Them! by Angela Hoy

We often hear from authors who are upset with their current POD Publisher. One in particular is currently moving his AuthorHouse book to BookLocker, which is never a surprise. We …
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POD SECRETS REVEALED! – “100% Royalties?!” Don’t Be Fooled! By Angela Hoy

What are royalties? According to the I.R.S.: “Royalties from copyrights on literary, musical, or artistic works, and similar property, or from patents on inventions, are amounts paid to you for …
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P.O.D. SECRETS REVEALED: “Free” P.O.D. Services Can Be Very Expensive!

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P.O.D. SECRETS REVEALED: Ridiculous Contract Clauses!

This week, we’re going to show you why reading contracts is imperative when considering a P.O.D. publisher. Did you know… 1. AUTHORHOUSE OWNS YOUR PRODUCTION FILES…AND SO DOES ALMOST EVERYBODY …
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  • 10 Ways to Plan a Successful Book Launch – by BJ Bassett

    April 15, 2022 4:19 pm

    By: Brian Whiddon - Managing Editor

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    From refreshments to free give-aways, and so much in between, take these steps to ensure a successful book launch! Read more →

    Celebrate your book and yourself by planning a successful book launch!

    Dream and Vision:

    Daydream what you want your book launch to be like, including those who will come to celebrate with you. Create a vision board of the event. (Before my novel Gillian’s Heart was published, I posted a picture of how the book cover might look.)

    Budget:

    Some of the items to budget for are the venue, refreshments, decorations, promotional materials, and prizes. If you are on a tight budget, consider a free setting, simple refreshments, and decorations you already have from another event. Someone may offer to provide the refreshments. If so, graciously accept their gift.

    Venue:

    There are many possible venues. Bookstores are great, and some owners may even share the expense of your book launch. They will also take a percentage of your sales. Other venues are libraries, coffee shops, cafes, and community or church locations. Some authors even host book launch parties in their own homes, or the home of a friend.

    Guest List:

    First, consider if you want a private or public book launch. I encourage you to over-invite family, friends, neighbors, members of any organizations you belong to, members of your church, co-workers, and social media. (Because I used social media, I had friends from a long distance attend one of my book launches.)

    Prepare Invitations, Flyers, and a Press Release:

    Include date, time, location, book cover, book description, your bio, and a photo.

    Launch Team:

    Family and friends who support you will want to be a part of your book launch, so invite as many as you feel you’ll need. I suggest four to six people for your launch team.

    Greeter – Have someone outgoing to greet your guests as they arrive.

    Book Table – One or two enthusiastic people at the book table to sell books. People who have read your book can answer questions about it. Provide change, and a calculator is always handy, an electronic payment option (like Square), pens, and post-it notes for the bookseller to write the name of the person who will receive the book. (Sometimes, I forget someone’s name, so the name on a post-it helps me not to be embarrassed.) Other items for the book table are bookmarks and tote bags emblazoned with your book cover.

    Signage – This should show the cost of books, and who to make checks payable to.

    Refreshment Table – Someone to oversee the refreshments.

    Photographer – To take pictures of the event, share photos on social media after the event.

    Your launch team provides you the freedom to visit with you guests and sign books.

    Refreshments:

    There is no need to go overboard. Make it simple—coffee and tea, or sparkling cider, assorted cookies, or finger foods.

    Speech:

    While I have never given a speech at one of my book launches, it is good to have something prepared just in case. Your guests are there to support and celebrate you. I encourage you to thank them—guests, venue staff, launch team, those who made your book possible, and family and friends for their support. If I were to give a speech, I’d share the back story of how my book came to fruition. Readers always like to hear where we get our ideas. Or, you can read from your book. Limit your speech to five or ten minutes.

    Prizes or Giveaways:

    Who doesn’t like to receive a gift? A tote bag, a mug with a teabag or packet of cocoa, a basket filled with reading-related items, socks, a bookmark, one of your other books (if you have one), etc.

    Celebrate You:

    Your team is there to support you and see that your well-planned book launch runs smoothly. Celebrate your accomplishment and yourself. Enjoy it—because it’s your party.

    RELATED

    • The Book Launch–My Success Story By Elaine Ingalls Hogg
    • How to Sell More Books at Stalls and Signings! by J Harker Shaw
    • How My Bookstore Signings Led to a Traditional Publishing Contract and Film Consideration! By William Creed
    • SELL MORE BOOKS! Virtual Book Tours Are Now More Accepted Than Ever – by Jennifer Brown Banks
    • Crank Up That Computer – Virtual Book Tours Are Here to Stay By C. Hope Clark

    BJ Bassett encourages others as an author, teacher, and speaker. Her books include Gillian’s Heart, Lily, Sweet Charity, and The King’s Daughters—A Women’s Devotional. She teaches writing workshops at Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, OR, and writer’s conferences, and she is a speaker for Stonecroft Ministries. She enjoys reading, jigsaw puzzles, and munching warm scones oozing with butter and jam while sipping Earl Grey tea.

    Contact Info:

    bassett106@charter.net
    www.bjbassett.com
    bjbassett.wordpress.com
    facebook.com/bunny.bassett
    B J Bassett (@bassett106) Twitter

     

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