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What Happened After They Told Me I Couldn’t Write (True Story)

February 9, 2015 By guestpost Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

A Guest Post from Jeff Herring Content Marketing is a great way to build your online business. The problem is that most people who teach it stop at the point of creating content. While creating profitable content is essential, there is so much more you can do with your content. That’s why I expand Content Marketing into the 5 […]

Filed Under: Book Marketing, Marketing Tips, Writing, Writing Non-Fiction, Writing Tips Tagged With: Book Marketing, book marketing tips, live webinar, marketing, non-fiction authors, Webinars

How Fast Can You Type?

January 14, 2015 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

typing speed

How fast can you type?  Take the speed typing test below to find out.  online typing test (c) CalculatorCat.com   

Filed Under: Writing Tips

Mind Mapping Your Book

January 8, 2015 By Heather Hart 2 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

One of my favorite tools for authors is mind mapping. Why? Mind maps are a great way to organize your thoughts, but they can also be condensed so they aren’t overwhelming. No other outlining system offers the visual representation you can get from a mind map, and they have become an essential part of outlining […]

Filed Under: Fiction Writing, Writing, Writing Non-Fiction, Writing Tips Tagged With: mind mapping, productivity tips, tools for authors, Writing Tips

The 7 Benefits of Mind Mapping

December 9, 2014 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

The 7 Benefits of Mind Mapping

Human beings have worked out their problems, brainstormed ideas, and put together projects for many years with the trusty pen and paper. Why the need for Mind Maps? Viewing:  Take in the bigger picture easily and quickly at a glance. Recollection:  The visual nature of Mind Maps allows for easy recall. Simplification:  Mind Maps allow […]

Filed Under: Writing Tips Tagged With: goal setting, mind mapping

How to Self-Publish a Book with a Co-Author

July 12, 2014 By Shelley Hitz 15 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

How to self-publish a book with a co-author

I have co-authored several books with different authors over the years.  And I am currently working on two more collaborative projects right now.  I have found co-authoring a book can be powerful.  I first stumbled upon this idea in 2009 when I first met Heather Hart. Heather contacted me on my website FindYourTrueBeauty.com to ask […]

Filed Under: Publishing Tips, Self-Publishing, Writing Tips

12 Must-Follow Blogs For Authors

July 8, 2014 By Heather Hart 36 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

 One key factor to our success as authors is what we have learned from others along the way. So today, we want to share 12 of our favorite blogs for authors. We encourage you to check them out as well as share which blogs are your favorite blogs are in the comments.   #1. The […]

Filed Under: Book Marketing, Fiction Writing, General, Marketing Tips, Publishing Tips, Self-Publishing, Technology, Writing Tips Tagged With: author websites, authors, Book Marketing, book marketing tips, fiction authors, marketing, non-fiction authors, websites, Writing Advice, Writing Tips

Writing and Self-Publishing Children’s eBooks – An Interview with AJ Cosmo

May 30, 2014 By Shelley Hitz Leave a Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

AJ Cosmo children's book author

I recently finished self-publishing my first children’s eBook.  My husband, CJ, and I co-authored the book and I did the illustrations.  I plan to share a detailed blog post about our experience soon.  We used a children’s eBook template by Joel Friedlander and had over 100 beta readers.  Therefore, I was excited to find out […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Interview, Publishing Tips, Writing Tips

Two Things You Need To Know Before Writing Your Book

May 26, 2014 By Heather Hart 1 Comment Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Deciding to step out and write a book is an exciting decision. However, before you start writing, there are some things you need to know. The type of book you are writing and how much you already know will determine just how much you will need to learn before you can begin the process. While there […]

Filed Under: Fiction Writing, Writing, Writing Non-Fiction, Writing Tips Tagged With: authors, fiction authors, non-fiction authors, writing, Writing Advice, writing non-fiction, Writing Tips

6 Books Every Writer Needs To Read

May 13, 2014 By Heather Hart 4 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Writing is an art. If you want to do well, you have to learn the craft. The saying goes, “practice makes perfect.” But it is equally important to study the craft of writing. Writing alone isn’t enough to improve. You have to study the art of writing and practice writing well. In this post, I […]

Filed Under: Writing, Writing Tips Tagged With: authors, book review, essential books, fiction authors, tools for authors, Writing Advice, Writing Tips

5 Steps to Self-Editing Your Writing

February 15, 2014 By Heather Hart 5 Comments Click here for a FREE book marketing training

Poor editing detracts from the reader’s experience, and it also can cast you in a bad light as an author. Needless to say, good editing is a huge part of being a successful author. In this post, we’re going to cover 5 steps to self-editing your writing, but first, I wanted to share a few […]

Filed Under: Editing, Publishing Tips, Writing Tips Tagged With: authors, Editing, essential books, tools for authors, Writing Advice

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