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3 Simple Tips For Turning First Time Readers Into Social Media Followers

June 18, 2015 by Matthew Loffhagen Leave a Comment

3 Simple Tips For Turning First Time Readers Into Social Media Followers

Picture this: a new reader has stumbled across your book. They adore it – they’ve devoured the entire thing in a matter of days. They’ve fallen in love with your characters, they’ve immersed themselves in your story’s unique universe and they’ve relished every second they’ve spent with your story. Then, the ride is over, the book is finished. This is a crucial moment – how the reader responds next …

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How To Build A Twitter Following In Just 5 Minutes A Day

August 5, 2014 by Alex Hemus 5 Comments

How To Build A Twitter Following In Just 5 Minutes A Day

Twitter is abundant with compelling news, live debates and real-time interaction. Millions of tweets are chedulehared daily, and the whole world is reading. Despite this, even the most provocative writers will go ignored if they don’t put time into building a following. As with every social media platform, you've got to get your strategy right. Over one million tweets are published every hour. …

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Waste Less Time On Social Media With This One Little Trick

July 23, 2014 by Alex Hemus 6 Comments

Waste Less Time On Social Media With This One Little Trick

I’m going to take a shot in the dark and assume that you’re part of the 88.5% of authors who are working a second job. If you’re not, it is highly likely you have family commitments to steal your time. You’re busy. This isn’t a 9-5 job. You live in a world where you feel guilty for eating, because it takes time away from your writing. In order to maintain a consistent workflow (and your sanity) …

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Here’s How To Make A Living As A Writer, And Why You Aren’t

July 22, 2014 by Robert Wood 3 Comments

Here’s How To Make A Living As A Writer, And Why You Aren’t

You want to know how to make a living as a writer, every author does. Store shelves are heaving with novels, over 20 million Kindles have been sold in America, and you can’t get on the train without seeing books everywhere. Someone has to be selling their work by the crate, so why isn’t it you? The truth is that it can be, but writing quality alone won’t do it. There are ways to make money from …

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The 3 Golden Rules Of Writing A Science Fiction Book

June 3, 2014 by Robert Wood 40 Comments

The 3 Golden Rules Of Writing A Science Fiction Book

Science fiction is one of the most popular genres in literature, and certainly the one with the most cultural influence. So what is it about sci-fi stories that readers love so much, and how can authors use that knowledge to create their own sci-fi masterpieces? In this article I’ll be exploring why sci-fi is so influential, and identifying the 3 golden rules that lead to a great sci-fi story. Of …

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7 Simple Steps To A Powerful Author Facebook Page

January 7, 2014 by Alex Hemus 38 Comments

7 Simple Steps To A Powerful Author Facebook Page

Facebook is the best advertising around, allowing peers to share and recommend your writing with minimum input from you. These days not having a Facebook page is like denying fans who want to sing your praises the convenience of an online clubhouse. Facebook is incredibly user friendly, and setting up an author Facebook page should be relatively simple even for those new to the website. While …

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