It goes without saying that we should put our best foot forward when we go to the public with a product. We should make sure it's the best it can be. Sure, it may be still be imperfect and not everyone will like it, but we still must do our … [Continue reading]
NAG is Featured on Essential Sites for Voracious Readers!
100 Essential Sites for Voracious Readers is a wonderful resource for both readers and writers and all things book. I found out about this site by a contact in one of my groups on Linkedin. Linkedin is another great social media site for authors to … [Continue reading]
The Goodreads Buyout: My Two Cents
Has everyone heard? Amazon and Goodreads have gotten married! Er, well, is it good news or bad news? For some people it's good, for some it's bad, for others it's in between, and for more, it can all go one way or the other. What people do you ask? … [Continue reading]
The Fifth Authorship Commandment: Know thy Worth
As writers we are own worst critics a lot of times, and to make matters worse, there are individuals out there that will get in line to help us with that. Sometimes it can be the ones closest to us and who mean well like family and friends. Sometimes … [Continue reading]
Authors Beware: Hydra, Alibi, Flirt, and Loveswept
Hydra (not to be confused with Hydra Publications), Alibi, Flirt, and Loveswept are new ebook only imprints developed by Random House that target aspiring, first time, or unagented authors. It is the first attempts for the Big 5 to come to grips with … [Continue reading]
The Fourth Authorship Commandment: Be a Good Neighbor
The turning tide of today's publishing industry has truly changed how people do things nowadays. There is more sense of a community and working together rather than viewing everyone as enemy, frenemy, or competition. There is no need to step on … [Continue reading]
The Third Authorship Commandment: Know Thy Voice
When a writer starts dabbling into writing they also my find their voice--which basically translates into their "style". This is both easy and hard at the same time, and somewhat a little scary. We are basically putting something three-dimensional … [Continue reading]
Guest Post: Why Do You Do That Thing You Do?
Today I would like welcome John Davy to the blog! He will be sharing with us some thoughts and a little about his new self-help book Would Your Boss Punch You in the Face and Laugh When You Bleed. Some of these ideas can be applied to authorship and … [Continue reading]
The Second Authorship Commandment: Know Thy Brand
Last week I discussed knowing your target audience and began the series of the "Authorship Commandments". This week I will talk about branding yourself. Rest assured, there are no red-hot irons and screaming involved ;). Branding is nothing new, and … [Continue reading]
The First Authorship Commandment: Know Thy Target Audience
I know the title sounds a bit fantasy-like, but I am a fantasy author first and foremost although I have experimented with other genres ;). *Clears throat*, howbeit it should help get the point across with a bit of humor. In it's wording it should … [Continue reading]
Authorgraph
Authorgraph is a free program for digital book signing for both readers and writers. It was formerly known as Kindlegraph--since now it's not just for the kindle and for all ereaders, it is now known as Authorgraph. This free platform is an amazing … [Continue reading]
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