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HELP! I’m a Self-Published Author
Time and time again, self-published authors come to me asking for help. They self-published or published with a very small press and found that doing all of their own marketing and promotion resulted in sales in the three-figure range. Some authors are able to achieve the low four figures but that’s not much better as far as impressing a traditional publisher. A cumulative total of several …
Creative Outlets
Ever notice how creativity has a way of coming and going? And when it goes, it always seems to be at the worst possible moment, such as when your book is due. Or when it WAS due. Weeks ago. But I’ve discovered a sure fire way to spark creativity, even at its most elusive: the Creative Change Up. There are so many ways to be creative, so when one outlet stops up, find a new one. For me, other …
Three Out of Four Dentists Leaves One
I’ve covered this before ( “Art Wins” ), but I am going to take a little different look at the ever-present tension between the science and the art of publishing books. The great rocket scientist Wernher von Braun, one of the pioneers of the U.S. space program said this, “Research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I’m doing.” Certainly, experienced people in publishing …
Did I Say That?
I think I talk more at a conference in one day that I do in a week at home. (Well, my family might dispute that. Just sayin’.) All that talk means I have plenty of times to say great things, witty things, funny things, and stupid things. Sometimes someone will tell me, “Three years ago you said, blah BLAH blah blah blah blah blah BLAH.” Really? I said that? Well, I probably did. …
Born (again) in the USA
There are a lot of 40’s in the Bible. Dozens of times the number appears. It rained for forty days and nights so Noah had enough water to float his ark. The Israelites wandered in the desert for forty years. Jesus fasted and lived in the desert for forty days. Jesus walked the earth for forty days between his resurrection and his ascension. And many more. It’s a Bible number, like three, seven or …
Read All You Want – For Free!
The headline isn’t exactly correct, but it is the implication of the new book subscription services being offered. The three biggest are Amazon Unlimited, Scribd, and Oyster. If you are unfamiliar with them, now is the time to do a little digging. In fact, after you’ve read this post, pick one and sign up for the 30 day trial and see for yourself. Each offers the reader unlimited reading access to …
Fun Fridays – Oct. 3, 2014
Email can be a challenge during a busy day. Do you have any hilarious examples you can share? Watch the video and then forward it to all 4,000 people in your address book, but use an open cc when you do it. It will make everyone feel special.
Will My Therapeutic Novel Sell?
My novel is based on the difficult times I’ve had in my life. Will it sell? The short answer — probably not. Should you write it? Yes. Issues versus story I often see proposed novels that focus on social issues, and sadly, most of them are based on the author’s personal experience with hurt or grief. And because the author is healing while writing the book, the issue comes to the …
Mispronounce at Your Own Peril
I’ve been spending some time with friends in Missouri. Since I’ve been here, I’ve learned a few things. In some areas, the state we’re in is “Mi-zur-ee.” In other areas, “Mi-zur-uh.” “That hound won’t hunt” means “you’re not getting away with that, young lady.” “Even a blind sow can find an acorn once in awhile” means “anyone can get lucky once in awhile.” “The sow found an acorn!” …