Often the first thing to catch a reader’s eye is your cover–does the image “speak” to them? is the title striking? The second thing is usually the blurb on the back of your book. Now, if you’re traditionally published by… Read More ›
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Editing Tip #102 – Advice for Indie Authors
You’re not done editing even after you ‘hit’ the Publish button. Honestly, I’m not kidding here. Even if you’ve “done everything right” (like I did): put your book through substantive/content editing, line/stylistic editing, copy edited it and then proof read… Read More ›
4 Great Book Publicity Options
Publicity Tip #87 ~ Here are 4 wonderful opportunities for getting the word out about your book – all located on two cool sites run by one great Indie Author! Chris McMullen gives you the complete breakdown HERE. Below you… Read More ›
Fake “Author Programs” Offered by Other Authors
Writerly Rant #87 ~ Written by M.J. Moores, OCT. Author. Editor. Don’t you just love it when you find a great website run by a fellow Indie Author who talks about the benefits of one author helping another for free… Read More ›
Get Your Book Trailers Working for You
Publicity Tip #84 ~ The great thing about video book trailers is that you can use them on a laptop or tablet at local author events, place them on your author website, your Goodreads profile page, Amazon’s Author Central and,… Read More ›
Reader’s Opinion: Yes, we are judging your book based on form, not function
Originally posted on Author Matt Bowes and the Dog's Breakfast:
First off, the following reviews I selected at from books picked at random. I did not read the books. I do not know if they have the errors or…
Against All Odds—What’s Our REAL Chance of Becoming a Successful Author?
Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog:
Image and quote courtesy of SEAL of Honor on Facebook. Many of you were here for last week’s discussion regarding What Makes a Real Writer? When we decide to become professional writers, we have…
Who is an Indie Author? (Breaking In)
Writerly Rant #78 ~ By M.J. Moores. I think being an Indie Author is amazing. In fact, until recently I was certain I was one! But ever since I started doing my own publicity and marketing for my debut novel… Read More ›
To be Avoided Like the Plague!
Originally posted on Have We Had Help?:
It would be fair to say that some new writers fall into one or two of the inevitable hidden traps lurking within the world of words from time to time. Here are just…
Writing Styles, Literary Tropes & Reviewers
Writerly Rant #74 by M.J. Moores, OCT. Author. Editor. Okay, time to hold your face (or chest) – until recently I was unaware of the term “literary trope”… it’s true! Me, who studied English and creative writing. And I find… Read More ›
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