Tag: writing
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Why Amazon and Self-Publishing is Great for Authors
Thanks to Amazon and the rise of self-publishing, more romance authors than ever before are bringing their love stories directly to you. Discover how self-publishing is empowering authors to share their passion-filled narratives and enjoy greater profits along the way!
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5 Fool-proof ways to generate reviews for your romance novel
As an author, nothing is more satisfying than finishing a book and seeing it published. However, what’s even more fulfilling is knowing that readers are enjoying and loving your book. Having positive reviews is crucial for not only increasing sales but also building your author brand and credibility. If you’re struggling to garner reviews for…
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Why You Should (or Shouldn’t) Participate in NaNoWriMo This November
November is here, which means it time for NaNoWriMo, an annual event where participants try to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days! Sound daunting? See if you’re up to the challenge.
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How Becoming an Author Taught Me Perseverance
It’s tough to be a writer…even tougher to put your work on display in the hopes of getting published. How writing my first novel, Dark Awakening, taught me to persevere.
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The Hardest Part is Getting Started
If you’re doing something for all the wrong reasons, you will likely never reach your goal. Successful people don’t have more luck, they simply have more passion and conviction for what they want to accomplish. They never take their eyes off the goal. They work hard. They persevere. They challenge the norms and stand by…
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5 Ways Romance Writers Can Overcome Writer’s Block
Anyone who writes on a regular basis has fallen prey to writer’s block. A head that was full of story plots and character development details one day can quickly turn to mush the next. I’ve discovered there’s really only two options when this happens: set your work aside and hope for inspiration or tackle writer’s…
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3 (Money Making) Reasons Every Author Needs a Website
You don’t need to be a webmaster to build and manage your author website. Find out why an author website is critical to driving sales.
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Pantsing or Outlining: Which Is Better?
Is it better to carefully outline your novel before writing, or should a writer merely start writing and draw from inspiration?
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So You Want to Do a Book Signing? 4 Tips for Getting Started
Securing a book tour is largely a rite of passage among authors. Here’s 4 tips to help you secure a seat at the coveted folding table.