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5 Posts Every Author Should Write on their Website

October 19, 2020 by Dave Chesson

Did you know that your author website can help you generate additional income? Many authors underestimate the power of a good website. Your dedicated website can help you communicate with your current readers, help you gain new followers, and even serve as a platform for new releases. However, you can also monetize it directly through your blog. But starting to generate … [Read more...]

Do You Really Know How to Write a Book That Sells?

October 4, 2018 by Dave Chesson

Do you want to write a book and make money from it? That’s great! However, it’s one thing to create a masterpiece of a book but another thing to write one that will become a bestseller. So how do you come up with your own book idea that will sell? Maybe if you’re someone famous such as Richard Branson, Tony Robbins or Oprah Winfrey, it’s easy to sell books. But for us … [Read more...]

What is the Best Book Writing Software?

June 15, 2016 by Cathy Stucker

One of the questions I get a lot is about what software to use to write books. Should books be written in plain text? Do you need special publishing software such as Adobe InDesign? And what about Scrivener? You can use whatever software works best for you, but I have learned that using good ol' Microsoft Word can be the best choice. You can upload the files directly to … [Read more...]

Must-Have iPhone Apps for Authors & Writers

November 22, 2014 by Scott Lorenz

As a modern day writer, you've learned when and where you write best. Rarely, I'm sure, does inspiration strike when you're seated at your desk in front of your computer at 9:00am. More likely, you're inspired while you're out and about. In order to efficiently capture and save every new idea, detail, story line, etc., you need to download some new apps to your iPhone. The list … [Read more...]

Librarian Love: Helping You Get Published

July 16, 2014 by Cathy Stucker

Most people won’t believe you when you tell them that librarians can play a role that could prove vital to getting you published. The image of a cranky woman at a desk persists—but most don’t realize that behind that woman is a world of resources that could pave the way to success. It’s never too early to start working in the library, especially if you’re serious about becoming … [Read more...]

Researching For Your Novel: Librarians as Friends

June 19, 2014 by Cathy Stucker

Writing a novel can be very intimidating, and very difficult. One of the hardest tasks any author needs to undertake is research. Whether it’s looking at the historical context of a war being used as the background of a romance novel, or understanding how an engine works for your new steampunk series, research is essential. It’s also very difficult and extremely time consuming. … [Read more...]

29 Ways to Stay Creative

June 30, 2013 by Cathy Stucker

The folks at Creattica shared this infographic with 29 ways to keep your creative juices flowing. 1. Make lists. 2. Carry a notebook everywhere. 3. Try free writing. 4. Get away from the computer. 5. Quit beating yourself up. 6. Take breaks. 7. Sing in the shower. 8. Drink coffee. 9. Listen to new music. 10. Be open. 11. Surround yourself with … [Read more...]

How to Find Good Books to Read

February 16, 2013 by Scott Lorenz

Writers need to read. Most of us are voracious readers, and we read for the joy of it. It is also important that we stay aware of publishing trends. This post by Scott Lorenz suggests ways you can find books that will inform and entertain you as a reader and also help you stay up to date on what is happening in publishing. What Should I Read? I was recently asked this … [Read more...]

Quotes About Books

March 17, 2012 by Cathy Stucker

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What Every Author Should Know About Saving Book Files

August 4, 2011 by Bobbi Linkemer

It’s easy to get confused and lose files when you’re writing a book, but there is a way to keep track of every thought you have, every draft you write, and every improvement you make. The first step is to create a file folder called BOOK FILES or the title of your book. Step two is to create folders (within the BOOK FILES folder) for each chapter and give it a simple … [Read more...]

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