Why Should You Write An eBook
The fact is that this is the perfect time to write an ebook. What the publishing industry needs are people who can tap into the [Read More]
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Why and Where You Should Start Submitting Your Writing This September
“I went for years not finishing anything. Because, of course, when you finish something you can be judged… I had poems which were re-written so [Read More]
Steal Idea: Should You Be Afraid That Someone Will Steal Your Ideas?
A common refrain I hear from writers is that they have an idea, but it’s too much like ___________ (fill in the blank with whatever [Read More]
Why Marketing Kills Writers (and What You Should Do Instead)
In today’s world, to be a writer we’re told that writing is not enough, you must market your work and do everything in your power to [Read More]
Ask Polly: ‘Should I Quit My Day Job to Write a Book?’
Recently, after years of being afraid to confront this reality, I accepted that I want to be a writer. Specifically, a YA novelist. I work [Read More]
10 Things You Should Stop Doing On Social Media
Almost every author has been told at some point, “You gotta get online and promote.” But only a small percentage of authors have actually been [Read More]
The Three Types of Book Cover Design Every Author Should Know
One of the great pleasures of browsing bookstores involves admiring the artwork — the cover designs on display, to be more specific. In the current [Read More]
At An Author Book Reading, You Should Never, Ever Do This One Thing
I have attended hundreds of readings and literary events, both as an observer and as a coordinator. I absolutely love attending readers, and every event [Read More]
Why Authors Should Not Use Social Media
As an author, you’ve probably been told that being active on social media will help you sell your books. And maybe you’ve been doing all [Read More]
Writers, You Should be Using an Email Signature, Too. Here are 4 Free Ways to Make One.
The signature of your emails may be a part of the message you don’t think about very much. After all, there are so many tips [Read More]
Should You Tell People You’re Writing A Novel? Reddit Users Offer Their Tips
The Internet can be a terrible place, and Reddit gets a bad reputation for housing some of the ‘Net’s most repugnant denizens, but places like [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]
Why You Should Write for Free
If you want to write for a living, you should write for free. Hell, if you already do write for a living, you should write [Read More]
Should you enter a writing contest?
Yes, yes, yes you should. Writing contests offer many benefits, not the least of which is a deadline. There’s nothing like a deadline to force [Read More]
4 podcasts all self-publishing writers should listen to
If you’re looking for advice on how to be an indie author, podcasts are an incredible resource. If you’re not already a podcast addict then [Read More]
Why LinkedIn Should Be The Top Social Media Platform For Influencers In 2018
If someone told me years ago that LinkedIn would become my primary social platform, I would have called them crazy. Like many others, I thought [Read More]