Becoming a successful writer isn’t something you can boil down into a single formula. There are many paths to success. One thing we can all agree upon, is that a strong excerpt for your book is a great place to start. Today I’m going to offer some tips for crafting a perfect excerpt for your […]
I Have the Book to Prove It
Guest Author: Rebecca Elswick As we say here in the coalfields of Southwest Virginia – There’s more than one way to skin a possum.” I cannot boast that I ever skinned a possum, but I can boast that I “contested” my way to the publication of my debut novel, Mama’s Shoes. Do you ever think […]
Mid-Week Book Marketing Tips: How to Write a Popular Writing Blog
Guest Expert: Lexi Revellian I’ve been blogging for over three years using Blogger. My blog is a writing one, with a 4/10 Google ranking, and I want to share with you my ideas about what makes a blog popular. You may not agree…which is fine. Every blog is different. Blogging basics • Blog regularly, at […]
Mid-Week Book Marketing Tips: So You’ve Written a Book. Now What?
Guest Expert: Jim Magwood I believe most of us have stories to tell: from our own lives and experiences; from things we’ve seen and heard; from dreams and ideas that just pop in on dark nights and lazy afternoons. Writing takes the courage to put ourselves down on paper where others can criticize and poke […]
Book Marketing Mondays: The Craft of Marketing
Guest Expert: C. Patrick Schulze Listen to a PODCAST of this article. All other things equal, would you rather chow down on a fast food burger or one hot off your backyard grill? I’ll bet big money most of you say the one from your grill. Am I right? However, who sells more of their […]