How to Politely Sell Your Books to Friends
Many writers are introverts, most hate selling, and it is not always easy to develop strategies for approaching existing contacts. Yet established networks provide real [Read More]
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Supporting Disability Amongst Writers
Over the past decade and more, I have developed chronic and ongoing encounters with three incurable and disruptive illnesses (Meniere’s Disease, TMD and CP/CPPS – [Read More]
Making It Legal: An Intro into Writers’ Trademarks (Video)
It’s a rude awakening to discover your dream of becoming a writer can be a minefield of legal conundrums. In this valuable episode of Writers [Read More]
How Can I Find a Literary Agent?
In today’s digital publishing environment, many authors wonder if having a literary agent is at all necessary. The short answer is yes. If you are [Read More]
Book reviews: Keep up with the Joneses
WHEN David Leadbeater won last year’s inaugural Kindle UK Storyteller Award, with his Indiana Jones-inspired romp The Relic Hunters, it was the culmination of three [Read More]
How Small, Scrappy Local Book Presses Have Turned L.A. Into a Publishing Town
Colleen Dunn Bates became a publisher almost in spite of herself. “I started in the book business unintentionally,” she laughs, sitting at a conference table [Read More]
5 Professional Opportunities You’re Missing By Being Inactive On LinkedIn
With LinkedIn now home to over 500 million members worldwide and counting, most professionals I know have an active profile on the platform. However, somewhat [Read More]
Increasing Your Author Income (Video)
In this hour-long video #indieauthorcon presentation, Maria Dismondy, best-selling children’s book author and publisher describes her 6 successful strategies for turning a passion for self-publishing [Read More]
Trove of author Ray Bradbury’s papers set for preservation
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ray Bradbury won over generations of readers to science fiction with “Fahrenheit 451” and other works during a writing career that spanned [Read More]
No Mystery Crime is the Biggest-Selling Genre in Books
Sales of crime novels in the UK have soared, overtaking general fiction for the first time. But this thrilling genre can be a comfort, too, [Read More]
11 Classes Taught by Best-Selling Writers and Authors That Will Improve Your Writing Skills
Year after year, strong written communication skills top the list of employers’ most-desired qualities in hires, but good writing doesn’t come easily or instinctively to [Read More]
Encouraging Young Writers: Why You Should Set Aside Time to Read and Write With Kids
Children change everything. Social habits, sleep habits, eating habits, and even writing habits are subject to complete upheaval when offspring enter the picture. The biggest [Read More]
The Only Thing That Matters When Writing Blog Posts
I’ve been blogging for five years. I’ve blogged for magazines and websites, and I now blog for conglomerates and small businesses alike. There are multiple [Read More]
HP Reinvents Publishing Supply Chain with Print-to-Order Book Manufacturing Services
London, UK – HP Inc. today at the London Book Fair introduced HP Piazza, a pioneering set of independent and interlocking cloud-based services that enable publishers to [Read More]
Legalities to Consider When Printing a Book
Publishing your own book can be a dream come true. Many people opt to go down the self-publishing route due to creative reasons, or cost [Read More]
The Thriller Writers Who Are Making a Killing With Crime Fiction
British readers have become more gripped by crime and thriller novels, with sales up by 19% between 2015 and 2017, new figures suggest. The rise [Read More]
Ripple Grove Press: Now Accepting Manuscript Submissions
Ripple Grove Press is a newer family-run children’s book publisher based out of Portland. They focus on publishing original, beautifully illustrated children’s books. Their website [Read More]
» Thrice Fiction: Seeking Submissions Until April 30
The brainchild of RW Spryszak, a player in the alternative zine scene of the 80’s and 90’s, Thrice Fiction is a modern resurrection of the [Read More]
What If: A Guide to Story Generation
Some folk have no problem with story ideas; they’re full to the brim with them. I’m not one of those and, though I’ve lived a [Read More]
Immerse Yourself in the Arts
Call it getting involved in the experience economy, infotainment, immersive cultural participation — or just enjoying the arts in a deeper way. Instead of simply [Read More]
‘The Great Alone’ Writer Kristin Hannah on What Turned a Failed Draft into a Hit
Kristin Hannah’s newest novel, The Great Alone, has landed atop just about every best-seller list since its publication in February, including The New York Times’ [Read More]