Disclaimer: This is not a fluffy, writing-makes-me-all-poetic-and-goey-inside kind of post. It’s a ‘truth post’. So if you’re a ‘sensitive’ sort, or the type of person that’s likely to get offended about a post written by an ‘upstart writer who thinks too highly of herself’, best walk away now.
BOOK WRITING
How to interview an author
The journo/blogger/hacker wouldn’t have read any of your books (probably), is not interested in your work (probably), and is only interested in your personal life (very probably). But none of this matters, because you, the author, are so happy (GRATEFUL, YAH?), that someone from the MEDIA (the ME-DI-AAAA!!!) has expressed an interest in your work. Even if said person is from Badgers Weekly. Here’s the no-holds-barred truth about author interviews.
When another author has published the exact same book as yours
It’s every writer’s worst nightmare. You pour out your blood, sweat and tears into your new book, only to find out that another author has published the same book as yours. It happened to these authors and here’s what they had to say.
Newsletter ideas for authors
If you’ve always wanted to launch your own author email newsletter, but found yourself stuck for ideas, get unstuck and start with these practical tips (which also include how to make your newsletter profitable for you).
Best email marketing service for authors
For authors, email marketing is a way of turning your readers into subscribers and eventually, customers. That’s because it’s easier to sell to people who are already on your mailing list (research indicates that people who opt-in to your mailing list are more likely to buy from you). Find out the best email marketing service for authors.