Published on October 15, 2020
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One author wrote to me this week saying her book was ready but that she wanted to “hold” the book until December 1st to get more people interested in it. I told her, “That type of product hype only works for iPhones and celebrity authors like Stephen King…”
Published on October 9, 2020
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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?
Published on October 9, 2020
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Finding trends on best sellers lists! And, if you can write a best seller that becomes a classic, you’ll have it made!!
Published on October 9, 2020
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I asked you guys and gals to weigh in with your opinions on this topic and we received more comments than any other article we’ve published this year!
Published on October 1, 2020
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Professionalism, consistency, and creative ideas can lead to long-term freelance writing income, regardless of editorial staff changes.
Published on October 1, 2020
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The pandemic has opened up certain opportunities if one knows where to look, and how to capitalize!
Published on October 1, 2020
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I received an email from a woman who claims to have written a book about her channeled conversations with deceased celebrities. Whether you believe in channeling (a two-way conversation between the living and the dead) or not is irrelevant…
Published on October 1, 2020
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the vocabulary was extremely advanced for a picture book. Now, I don’t have a problem with that but…
Published on September 17, 2020
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The following sites are actively looking for writers, and they’re especially interested in topics that cover frugal living!
Published on September 17, 2020
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The blurb is a critical part of selling books! How is YOUR blurb working?