This blog is about writing. An important aspect of writing is marketing what we write, first to get it published and then to get it to read. I don’t talk much about promotion because, like many authors, I don’t like to do it. What do you think about when it comes to marketing your own […]
If blogging is a form of self-publishing, then is writing a blog post the same as other writing? Well, yes and no. While there are similarities, there are also some key differences. If you want to blog, here are seven blogging tips to be a successful blogger: 1. Make Your Title Search Engine Friendly Forget […]
How Do I Decide? Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing (A Field Guide for Authors) By Rachelle Gardner (reviewed by Peter Lyle DeHaan) In How Do I Decide? Rachelle Gardner gives an unbiased explanation of the pros and cons of self-publishing versus traditional publishing. She starts with a brief review of how publishing has changed in the […]
Over the past few months, I’ve taken a writing course from my new online friend Jeff Goins. It’s the most significant thing I’ve done this year (perhaps ever) to grow as a writer. And with as many things I’ve done, that’s saying a lot. I was part of the inaugural class and now Jeff is […]
I read of a published author who advises writers on how to snag a book deal through blogging. Another says social media, specifically Facebook, is the key, while a third advocate the aggressive use of X (then Twitter). Then there’s the countervailing strategy to not waste time online. Others say give your work away, either […]