If you don't write when you don't have time for it, you won't write when you do have time for it. —Katerina Stoykova Klemer How do you write a book when you don't have time? Most books aren't written in a weekend. No, this work requires the will to plug away at it every day, even […]
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By Susannah Baker Writing is no small or easy task. It requires time, mental focus, emotional energy, and blood, sweat, and tears. OK, maybe not blood, but some days, it certainly does feel like it. And while writing and producing a completed work you feel semi-comfortable sharing with an audience is hard enough, taking the
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Congratulations! You have written the first draft of your book! You’ve created the idea, the outline, or the perfect storyboard you think will resonate with your readers. Unfortunately, some authors forget that the race they have decided to run has multiple legs. They get stuck right there, right on the edge, teetering. They have a
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Writing in general can be a tough business; writing for children is even tougher. As you explore writing children’s books, you enter a different world, one filled with book formats—from board books to young adult novels—and a whole different set of rules to follow and restrictions to know for each. The rules for writing books
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Books allow you to showcase what you do, how well you do it, and how your readers benefit from what you offer. Book sales are only a small part of the financial flow you can create with your published book. To start making money, you need to start thinking beyond the book. If you want
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So, what exactly is an author platform? In simplest terms, an author platform is your ability to sell books because of who you are and whom you are connected to. But where do you start? Start by taking stock of all the resources you already have at your disposal. You may not have a large author mailing list, but
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Do you feel stuck in your writing ability? Do you wonder how you can sharpen your skills and craft your writing? Many writers reach a point when they’re unsure how to grow in their writing. The good news is that EVERYONE can become a better writer. Here are 5 keys to achieving your writing goals.
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Publishing a book can be confusing. What’s more confusing is that it can be hard to get a clear idea of the realities of publishing and what you should be doing. What is expected from you, the author? Where should you focus your efforts? Here are four keys that few people will tell you about
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Many of you have already undertaken one of the hardest parts of your journey. You have started. Your book is either written, being written, or is a bubbling idea just waiting to spill onto paper. Now, you’re working to build a brand and extend the reach of the content you have created. Blogging is a
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Are you a new writer who is about to publish your first book? New authors often don’t know what to expect when they publish their first book. To help you clear up any misconceptions, we put together these tips on what to expect from your first book. Let’s get started. You Might Not Be Able
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