Writing Tip Wednesday: K-lytics Report on Christmas Romance Market
Alex Newton and K-lytics recently published their report on the Christmas romance market. Today I’m going to share key market data from that report with you, so that you can plan your holiday romance release! First, what is K-lytics? In short, K-lytics is a provider of ebook market data. When you subscribe to K-lytics, you […]
Writing Tip Wednesday: How to know if self-publishing services are legit
As we’ve talked about previously on this blog, the self-publishing boom has led to the appearance of a TON of companies and individuals who are selling services to self-published authors. Most of these services are related to book promotion. More recently, I have been receiving a ton of unsolicited emails from groups purporting to help […]
Writing Tip Wednesday: The best free graphic design tools for authors
If you’re like me, you don’t know anything about how to design Facebook banners, YouTube cover art, or ads. Never fear. I have found free tools that do this easily, and today I’m going to share them with you. Both of these tools have a clean, easy-to-use interface that you can use to create great-looking […]
Writing Tip Wednesday: David Gaughran will help you with everything self-publishing-related
I only recommend self-publishing experts who I know offer value to you. There is so much information out there on self-publishing, that it’s easy for authors to get overwhelmed and end up in decision paralysis. At some point, you need to call an end to your research and TAKE ACTION. Author David Gaughran will help […]
Writing Tip Wednesday: How to get what you want using Tactical Empathy
Today we’re going to talk about using empathy to get what you want when negotiating. The tips in Chris Voss’ excellent book on negotiating, Never Split the Difference, will help you in all areas of life, which is why I’m featuring it on Writing Tip Wednesday. Last time we talked about how you should not […]
Writing Tip Wednesday: When negotiating, strive for “No,” not Yes
The autonomy-affirming power of “No” It’s counterintuitive, but it works. Indeed, the recommendation to strive for “No,” not “Yes,” when negotiating is one of the tenets of master negotiator Chris Voss. You may have seen Chris Voss being interviewed on cable news or seen ads for his Masterclass. He’s a former FBI hostage negotiator. His […]
Writing Tip Wednesday: An invaluable author resource
Today I’d like to introduce you to Kristen Lamb, a bestselling author of fiction and nonfiction books. I was first introduced to Kristen through her author resource website as well as the social media author site she runs. Kristen Lamb’s website offers you a veritable one-stop resource for almost all of your author needs. I’ve […]
Writing Tip Wednesday: Insane productivity hacks for lazy people
Today I’d like to share with you some fantastic tips from the book Insane Productivity for Lazy People by Andrii Sedniev. The main thing I love about this book is that it gives the reader practical tips that you can implement immediately. I’ve been using one of his hacks for the past week, and have […]
Writing Tip Wednesday: Tips for writing when you’re a parent
Or, how to become completely deranged. Let’s face it. Parenting is tough enough. When you’re trying to get your writing done, it’s downright nuts. You’re constantly interrupted, there are always chores to do, and your family wants to eat (the nerve!). So, what’s a writer to do? Well, I can’t promise that I have all […]
Writing Tip Wednesday: How to market your books during a pandemic
I recently read a couple of interesting articles about marketing tips during the lockdown, and I’d like to share them with you. The first is an article by award-winning blog Book Marketing Buzz. The article notes that authors should not feel guilty or embarrassed about promoting books during the current crisis: Books are both needed […]