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Writing Articles Online: Everything You Need To Know – Part 1

September 18, 2017 by Hannah Collins 5 Comments

Writing Articles Online: Everything You Need To Know – Part 1

If you love to write, there’s no greater reward than making a living from your art. While becoming an author is a great way to do that, it’s not the only path. Many writers make good money from online content, penning articles for online outlets. Even if that’s not an avenue you want to explore, you might want to create some quality online content to attract potential readers to your author …

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How To Create A Visual Brand As An Author

June 19, 2017 by Hannah Collins Leave a Comment

How To Create A Visual Brand As An Author

You may think that, as an author, you can easily publish acclaimed work and gather a dependable readership without having to build any kind of brand. It’s a fantasy, but not in the way you might think. It’s possible, though difficult, to attract an audience without building a deliberate brand, but once they arrive, they’re going to start forming ideas about who you are. No matter how much or …

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Are You Sabotaging Your Own Success? Here’s How To Stop

May 22, 2017 by Robert Wood 9 Comments

Are You Sabotaging Your Own Success? Here’s How To Stop

I have a question for you. It’s one you may not have asked yourself, but it’s important, and it may reveal the exact reason why you haven’t achieved success yet. It could tell you why you can’t quite finish that first draft, why you haven’t got around to editing or redrafting, or why there isn’t some agent or publisher out there clutching your work, knowing it’s going to be the next big …

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Your Book’s Journey Is The Secret Ingredient To Amazing Marketing

May 10, 2017 by Robert Wood 6 Comments

Your Book’s Journey Is The Secret Ingredient To Amazing Marketing

As an editor, I’ve helped authors market their books on a variety of levels. I’ve suggested minor changes to a work to better address or capture the target audience; I’ve sought out and helped craft author interviews, blog posts, and influencer marketing; and I’ve worked with authors to create engaging copy for their social media and book blurbs, selling directly to potential readers. If there’s …

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What You Need To Know Before You Buy Learn Scrivener Fast

April 19, 2017 by Robert Wood 16 Comments

What You Need To Know Before You Buy Learn Scrivener Fast

If you’ve looked into writing software, you’ve probably heard about Scrivener (in fact, you can read our Scrivener review here). Combining an effective word processor with a suite of tools that facilitate outlining and research management, it’s fast become one of the most successful pieces of writing software on the market. That complexity, however, comes at a price; amidst a sea of potentially …

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12 Ways Neil Gaiman Can Help You Improve Your Writing Right Now

April 18, 2017 by Fred Johnson 8 Comments

12 Ways Neil Gaiman Can Help You Improve Your Writing Right Now

Few writers of fantasy (or any other genre) can claim to be as wildly successful as Neil Gaiman. The mild-mannered English writer has long been a kind of literary rock star; his novel American Gods picked up several awards in 2001, his novel Stardust was made into an acclaimed movie in 2007, and his The Sandman comic series and its various spin-offs have swept up dozens of awards and have helped …

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