Published on October 1, 2021
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If you let any other person or company host your website, they have the power to “cancel” you if they don’t like something in your book, something you wrote online, or even some of your social media posts. You may think you’re safe from this garbage right now but you never know which way the politically correct tide is going to move in the future…
Published on September 17, 2021
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Are the leaves changing yet in your neighborhood? They are here! And, what better way to entertain yourself than by entertaining US with a fantastic story on this cozy weekend?!
Will it be there be pumpkins, hay bales, and beautiful falling leaves? How about some crisp apples at an orchard? A cold wind, or an early snow perhaps? Maybe something dark and creepy awaiting unwary trick or treaters! Or…maybe not!
Published on September 10, 2021
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Running your own event online can offer the same advantages of appearing at live events, with the added bonus of reaching a wider audience, and connecting with your readers!
Published on September 2, 2021
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Big companies realize that you have to do more to attract the money that is out there. Writers have to do the same thing.
Published on August 26, 2021
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Forget what you’ve been told. Don’t believe the hype. Despite the doom and gloom predictions for the rest of the year, there will always be avenues to earn cash as a professional writer.
Published on August 19, 2021
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With each pitch I make, I ask myself three very important questions.
Published on August 12, 2021
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Don’t even WORK with a publisher who upsells authors on these kinds of (bleep)…
Published on July 29, 2021
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People are waiting to discover your book. You just have to reach out…and reply.
Published on July 29, 2021
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“It is not my intent to soft soap you but I have learned that you have a habit of telling the truth as you see it so please tell me…”
Published on July 22, 2021
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For writers, images help to create the tone of the book, or article, boost an author’s brand, and enable you to sell more.