From JaneFriedman.com The pros and cons of an MFA in creative writing are widely debated: on one hand, such programs offer students the opportunity to work with accomplished authors, whose expertise (and endorsements) could make all the difference in publishing their first book. On the other hand, such programs often come with a hefty price tag, with fully funded options few and far ... read more
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These 3 Beliefs Are Holding You Back
From the Focus on This Podcast Sometimes it feels like the world is divided into two types of people: super-successful over-achievers, and the rest of us. Why does it seem that other people always get the promotion or double their income or start a new career? You do have what it takes to be successful. But it’s possible you’re being held back by limiting beliefs. When you identify your ... read more
How to create the ideal writing space
In this guest post on The Fussy Librarian, learn how to create a dedicated writing space that will make the writing process much easier and more enjoyable. Table of Contents Why You Need a Dedicated Writing Space Tips to Create the Perfect Writing Space How to Adjust When You’re Writing Away from Home Takeaway Why You Need a Dedicated Writing Space Any individual who works from ... read more
Ways for Writers to Get into the Flow
Guest post by writer and publisher Rosalie Morales Kearns (@RMoralesKearns) on JaneFriedman.com If you’re a creative writer looking to feel inspired and nurture your creativity, you’ll find all kinds of advice out there, with Write every day at the top of the list. A close second is Read voraciously, within your own genre and outside it. The idea is that when you sit down to work on your ... read more
The Author’s Creed
by Ben Zackheim on TheAuthorHelper.com Some things never change. As authors, it’s a good thing to know which of those things apply to us. Look at it this way. It’s a noisy world, with busy people and seven seconds of attention span to spread out among them all. There are new tools, tactics, networks, services and platforms introduced to authors every single day. How do ... read more
What happens when life gets in the way?
I was sitting in the parking lot of the community college, trying to work while waiting for my daughter to get out of class. Then we would pick up my son and drop both of them off at different places. Her car had broken down, and we had only one car. Had been for two weeks. Read more here. ... read more
How to Use Bookfunnel
How to use Bookfunnel to deliver books to readers in various situations. ... read more
How to Upload a Book to KDP Print
Uploading your print book to KDP, a walk-thru video. ... read more
How to Upload an eBook to KDP
Here are some videos I've created on How to set up an account on Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and the steps you need to upload an ebook for publishing. Things change quickly, so these may fall out of date, but I hope the visual process is helpful. Part 1: Part 2: ... read more
Book Promotion Secret Stash
Every time you release a book, you need to go through this list to make sure your new book is added to all the right places. Click here to download the PDF. ... read more
