Staging Your Zoom Background to Sell More Books! – by Ellen Scolnic and Joyce Eisenberg
Zoom meetings are becoming more common as a way to conduct business. Does your “background” say the wrong thing about you and your product/service?
promoting your writing
“Do industry insiders regard self-publishing as ‘cheating?'”
Anytime an author pays to get published, it’s considered vanity publishing. But, many self-published authors earn more than their traditionally-published colleagues.
How I Sold a Million Books – by Darlene Franklin
In this article, I’ve listed both tried-and-true methods for book promotion, as well as ones of my own invention…
A BALLSY Move! Using YOUR Picture as the Lead Character On YOUR Book’s Cover – by Khalil A. Barnett
A ballsy move, to be sure. For a number of reasons. Not the least of which being that the story, it’s right there in the synopsis, has a lot of sex in it. Imagine that conversation with mom…
Enter Your Published Articles in Writing Contests! – by Deborah Camp
Rewriting, revamping, and repurposing articles for resale is a common topic in the industry. But, have you thought about entering our previously published work in contests?
Screenwriting Success When Hollywood Is NOT Buying – by Mark Heidelberger
The pandemic has opened up certain opportunities if one knows where to look, and how to capitalize!
Three Paying Markets for “Frugal” Writers – by Rachel Carrington
The following sites are actively looking for writers, and they’re especially interested in topics that cover frugal living!
Two Reasons Why Some of Your Readers are NOT Allowed to Post Reviews on Amazon!
As we all know, positive reviews mean better exposure on Amazon! However, did you know that some people aren’t allowed to leave reviews on Amazon?
“Why do literary agents take so long to respond? Don’t they make money signing new clients??”
“Why do literary agents, who supposedly make money when they sign up a client, behave so unprofessionally and arrogantly?”
GET PERSONAL! Selling YOURSELF to Get More Writing Assignments – by Mohamed Saad
Many publications, faced with shuttered offices due to the virus, are hiring freelancers for jobs that were once performed in-house. How can YOU land these long-term, lucrative positions?
