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Publicity From Thirty Thousand Feet
Published on Friday, July 10, 2009 by Essays We all know that marketing a book is a process. But sometimes the process takes longer than we’d anticipated. That’s why it’s nice every now and again to hop aboard the publicity jet and get a look-see at what you’ve been doing from the thirty-thousand foot level. Why? Well, first off this birds-eye view will reveal to you areas you might be ov... Read More »
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Turn Writer’s Blocks Into Stepping Ston...
Published on Thursday, July 9, 2009 by Essays Years ago at a presentation at the UCLA Extension Writer’s Program, I promised an audience to teach them to conquer this beast once and for all. Later, another instructor approached me and said “why did you say that to those people? It’s not possible.” Poor woman. All she was saying is that SHE cannot break writer’s block, which told me ... Read More »
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Seven Secrets of Writing a Book That Sells
Published on Thursday, June 25, 2009 by Essays It's one thing to write a book, it's an entirely different thing to write one that's a saleable, viable, marketable product. Ensuring the success of a book is something even the biggest publishers have never been able to guarantee. Mitigating circumstances, flash trends, and world events will all affect buyer preferences. That said, there are still ways to leverage th... Read More »
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Writing Help: You Should Use Your Calendar To...
Published on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 by Essays Many of my students shrug their shoulders at the beginning of the semester when I tell them that time is their best friend. Just like my students, too many writers struggle with their writing because they treat time as a four letter word. However time is not the enemy if you learn to use it wisely. Time can be a tremendous help when you write if you plan ahead. Making... Read More »
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Getting Down To It – Dealing With Write...
Published on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 by Essays Today, writers have to find new ways to get their material out. The phenomenal growth of the ebook industry is no accident. This new medium of distribution is fast, efficient and extremely profitable. If you want to start your new business of selling words, the same words, over and over again without lifting a finger when it’s done, then you have to start right... Read More »
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Eight Surefire Ways To Stay Motivated
Published on Sunday, April 13, 2008 by Essays Do you have trouble finishing your writing projects? Do you sometimes wonder what’s the point? Do rejections make you want to give up all together? You’re not alone. Writing isn’t always fun, especially when your efforts don’t seem to make a difference. But if you want to succeed, you can’t stop. You must keep going even when you don&rsqu... Read More »
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Writing Past Fear: 10 Ways To Stop Worrying A...
Published on Sunday, March 9, 2008 by Essays Many people claim that they want to write. Most won’t because of a giant monster called FEAR. It looms over individuals and paralyzes them. “What if I’m no good?” “ What if I’m wasting my time?” “What if...” “What if...” “What if...” Fear creates these never-ending questions, but fortunately... Read More »
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Book Publishing – How I Got Into Book P...
Published on Friday, March 7, 2008 by Essays As a published author and creative writing teacher I often get asked how writers can get published. One of the simplest ways to answer that question is tell the story of my publishing contracts with two different publishers. Like many other writers, I have always wanted to write a book and started scribbling stories as a child. I have also always been an avid reader.... Read More »
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Writers Block: Writers Resources To End Write...
Published on Friday, February 8, 2008 by Essays Writers block is one of those mysterious ailments that is blamed for late assignments, missed deadlines, and failed dreams. Some people claim it is merely a myth while others find it plagues their writing. As someone with more than two decades of professional writing, editing and teaching experience I feel quite strongly that in 99.9 percent of reported cases of writ... Read More »

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