RADIANT (Towers Trilogy Book One) Author: Karina Sumner-Smith Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars. Highly Recommended Reading. Genre: YA / Urban Fantasy / Post Apocalyptic / Paranormal . Xhea is an anomaly – she somehow… Read More ›
M.J. Moores
Strategic Giveaways – Using ‘Free’ to Advertise
Publicity Tip #104 ~ Did you get a cool looking advertising poster done up for your 1st book? What about a book trailer? Did you design a number of Pinterest hooks? What are they doing for you now as you’re… Read More ›
Editing Tip #104 – The Split Infinitive (Not What You Thought!)
How picky should you be about certain “Grammar Rules?” What if I told you there was never a rule that told writers, “Splitting infinitives is wrong?” If you don’t believe me, check out Grammar Girl’s site for the full explanation…… Read More ›
Better Odds for Getting Chosen by BookBub Editors
Publicity Tip #103 ~ Have you ever wanted to know more about BookBub and how to put together the most appealing offer possible? Diana Urban, Industry Marketing Manager with BookBub provides 8 detailed tips for how to improve your chances… Read More ›
Editing Tip #103 – Finding Balance
If you have read more than 3 of my editing tips, you’ll know that I’m a strong proponent for balance when it comes to taking advice and utilizing techniques in your writing. But what about the actual story? What happens… Read More ›
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 ›
Get Your Blog Working for You
Publicity Tip #101 ~ Exactly what does having a blog do for you as an author? Not much if you don’t pay attention to it, and little more if all you do is talk about what events you’re attending or… Read More ›
Editing Tip #101 – Keep an Open Mind
I am lucky enough to belong to several local writing groups whose members offer their opinion on various WIP (works in progress) I bring to the table each month. What I love about these groups is the diversity of experience… Read More ›
Building Your Mailing List & Why You Need To
Publicity Tip #100 ~ You may or may not have started building your author mailing list; regardless, if you’re not sure of what you’re doing or how to expand your meager beginnings perhaps these tips will be of help. Previously… Read More ›
Editing Tip #100 – When to Take a (BETA) Reader’s Advice
We all know the importance of feedback when it comes to editing, revising, and re-writing our books and stories… it’s crucial. But how do you know which advice to take and which advice to leave? It’s not as difficult as… Read More ›