In any business, networking is a good idea. But since writing is generally a fairly solitary and insular craft, you might be wondering why you would want to bother networking with other writers. After all, it could be a pretty dicey proposition. You don’t want to start discussing the finer points of your latest work with a colleague only to have him release a story that is … [Read more...]
5 Tips for a Successful Book Signing
You’ve finally made it into the upper echelon of the writing world: you’ve gotten your first book published and now it’s time to undertake a promotional tour that includes interviews, readings, and of course, book signings. Although you may not be very well known yet, and therefor worried about people showing up, you can definitely take steps to hedge your bets and ensure that … [Read more...]
Writing Geared Towards Expectant Mothers
Writing isn’t always easy; in fact, it isn’t often easy for most of us. Sometimes you’ll face unrealistic deadlines or demands, and often you’ll have to expound upon topics that don’t appeal to you or that you have no basis of knowledge for. And there’s always the looming threat of writers block to ruin a perfectly lovely blank page before you even get started. However, … [Read more...]
Exciting Jobs in the Publishing Industry
The publishing industry has long been a popular profession, but it has recently expanded to include eBooks, making it an exciting time to be contemplating entering an industry that is all about expanding the mind. Of course, publishing is what’s known as an “apprenticeship” field, so you can probably expect to start at the bottom and work your way up, learning all you need to … [Read more...]
Create a Space Conducive to Writing
Becoming a working writer sounds like a dream job. Of course there are hardships when it comes to hustling for work, but on the whole, you get to be your own boss, set a flexible schedule, take as much or as little work as you want, and plan vacations at your leisure. The real problem when it comes to writing for money (or even just writing for fun in your spare time) is an … [Read more...]
Tips for Landing Radio Interviews
Many authors believe it is necessary to hire a publicist in order to land a radio interview. This is not necessarily true as more and more authors are beginning to promote their own books on talk radio. Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of confidence and some self-promotion in order to snag those desired spots on a talk radio. Staying well organized and committed to the … [Read more...]
Top 5 Ways to Alienate Readers
Most writers have a certain audience in mind. Whether you’re penning a novel, spouting sonnets, or simply posting on a blog, you no doubt have something specific you want to say and a certain group of readers that you’re targeting with your work. However, it is easier than you may think to estrange your readership and send them packing through a slip of the lip, a lapse in … [Read more...]
What Writers Can Learn from Criticism
Nobody likes a critic and yet everybody is one. We all have our opinions and some of us put them to good use by becoming critics. Unfortunately, this means that there is a measuring stick by which your work will be judged when it comes time for you to publish. And while there are literary critics who are good at what they do (as well as those who are not so good), it can be … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Market Your Book on Twitter
1. Use keywords. When setting up your Twitter account, you’ll want to ensure you reach the right people (as in, those who may already have an interest in your book), so use keywords to target potential customers. And consider using your real name (or pen name, whatever is on the book) for added credibility. 2. Follow others. The best way to get followers is to follow … [Read more...]
Get in Tune with Your Demographic (Before You Even Start Writing)
One of the many difficulties of being a working writer is knowing what will appeal to a certain target demographic and then finding a way to work what you want to say into a style and format that will appeal to your readers. Of course you want to strive to be yourself, but tackling a job that is meant to be viewed by senior citizens with medical problems is going to entail a … [Read more...]