Just about everyone has at least heard of the social media giants: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest. But there’s a understandable chance you may not know about this new giant…
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What No One Tells You About Publishing
I’m not saying it’s really a secret, but it also isn’t the first thing authors talk about when discussing their books. In fairness, why should it be? We want to tell you about our book, not how it got published! Now, if we’re specifically asked…we’ll talk your head off. Kidding(ish).
The 8 Week Novel
Can you really write a novel in 8 weeks? And why would you?! The questions (and answers) aren’t as crazy as you might think…
5 Tips For Your Elevator Pitch
I never like to assume everyone understands/knows these terms. While it’s a common phrase in some circles, it’s not it others. So, for those who don’t know: Your elevator pitch (in this case) is you “selling” yourself & your book to a potential reader in a short time… as in under two minutes.
How To Become An Author
You need to have a story to tell. Then, within the context of that story, you need to have all the elements of a story to make it worth reading. There are eight of them…
Roadblocks Of Writing (And How To Get Around Them)
Roadblock Number One: Time. Listen, we are busy as heck, I know. Work, family, spouses/partners, commitments & obligations, housework… the list is endless. And when we do find time? We’re exhausted. And yet, I still say, make time. Not find time, make time. It’s there, tucked in between this and that. Even if it’s twenty minutes, it counts.
Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association 