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Promote Your Book: Over 250 Proven, Low-Cost Tips and Techniques for the Enterprising Author

August 4, 2012 by SellingBooks Staff

A well-organized collection of the most successful low- and no-cost ideas for promoting a book. Do you have what it takes to become an author, but are not sure where to start? Promote Your Book gives enterprising authors the advantage they need to navigate the publishing industry and gain a better understanding of what book promotion is all about. This well-organized … [Read more...]

How I Raised Over $35k in 30-Days To Write My Book (Crowdfunding Tips & Tricks)

May 5, 2012 by SellingBooks Staff

Jim Kukral is a multi-published author who abandoned the big publishing houses to become a successful self-publisher. In this book he explains how you can make your book profitable even before it is written. You don't need an agent or a publisher to make your new book a success. You can use the power of the crowd to pre-fund your book and create your own virtual signing … [Read more...]

4 Killer Ebook Marketing Techniques That Really Work

July 15, 2011 by Richard Adams

Whilst there are people making a good living from selling information products anyone who has ever created an ebook will attest to the fact that the writing of the ebook is the easy part. The harder aspect is actually marketing your ebook and getting enough "ready to buy" traffic to your ebook sales page in order to make a decent income from your work. While each marketer … [Read more...]

Writing Geared Towards Expectant Mothers

April 18, 2011 by Sarah Danielson

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...]

10 Habits of Highly Effective Writers

October 11, 2010 by Sarah Danielson

Being a good writer doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Much like any creative trade, a writer must learn to come into their own shoes without much guidance… but that doesn’t mean you can’t utilize the advice of other writers! Try any or all of these tips to improve your writing skills from general conception of an idea to publishing the finished product. Find Your … [Read more...]

Characters in Conflict

July 14, 2010 by Chris Eboch

For a strong story, you need conflict. But conflict doesn’t just come from dramatic things happening. It comes from the character – what he or she needs and wants, and why he or she can’t get it easily. Let’s start with a premise: a kid has a math test on Monday. Exciting? Not really. But ask two simple questions, and you can add conflict. • Why is it important to the … [Read more...]

Five Quick Tips To Avoid Weak Writing

April 6, 2010 by James W. Lewis

How many times have you read a novel and felt in the action? Great novels spike the reader’s fear, anxiety, anger, laughter--even hormones. It may even keep the reader up until the wee hours, glued to the pages. Stephen King and Nora Roberts make the big bucks for good reason. Painting a picture with words demonstrates a unique talent. However, writers must study the craft, … [Read more...]

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