- Traditional Publishing versus Self-Publishing
Many new writers agonize over whether to try the traditional publishing route or opt for self-publishing. Here are four factors to consider to help you decide.
1. Is it fiction or non-fiction?
2. Does it require a lot of images?
3. What genre of fiction is it?
If it is comics, manga or anime, print might be the best ...
- It’s Not Just about the Writing When It Comes to Fiction
Whenever a fiction writer decides to self-publish their work, they can be so excited at the prospect that they slip up on some of the most basic details. These details can make all the difference between success and failure. Here’s a checklist of essentials which go beyond the mere writing and contribute to the bestseller ...
- 12 Fiction Marketing Tips
There are a number of ways to market fiction effectively. Here are some of the top ways to sell well:
1. A Great Cover
People really DO judge a book by its cover, so make sure yours is as good as anything you would see on a store shelf. Hire a freelancer at Fiverr.com to turn your ...
- Fiction Writing Basics
There are several basic rules when it comes to writing fiction.
1. Character Is Key
You need to have a main character that readers can identify with. They don’t have to be perfect. To make them interesting, they do need to have some issues to work through in the course of the novel.
2. Outline Your Plot
Write an ...
- Before You Write Fiction: Ask Yourself These Questions
If you’ve been thinking about writing fiction, there are a number of questions to ask yourself before you start.
1. Can I write what people want to read?
There are two key aspects you need to think about:
* Are you a great reader?
* Are you familiar with the bestsellers in the genre you want to write?
If you ...
- Top Tips for Connecting With Niche Influencers
If you’ve ever heard the phrase, “It’s not WHAT you know, it’s WHO you know,” you will get an idea of just how important it is to network regularly in your business, and in particular, to connect with top influencers in your niche.
Niche Influencers – What and Why
A niche influencer is a person who has ...
- Writing for More Social Media Interaction
Most social media marketers aim for eyeballs, but it’s engagement that will drive high page rankings and more followers, for increased profits. Getting more interaction on your site, blog, and social profiles is the name of the game. There are several ways to accomplish this through the content you write.
1. Know your niche. Give them ...
- Building a Strong Online Community – Forget the Numbers
A strong online community is not just about numbers. It’s also about how people engage with your business or brand and the ways they do it. Here are some tips for you to build a strong and loyal community of followers who will love sharing your content and sending you new customers…
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- Becoming a Thought Leader on Social Media
Whether you’re an author, a freelancer, info product seller or just about anything else, becoming a thought leader in your niche or industry is all about establishing yourself as someone worth paying attention to in your niche or industry. If you think of yourself as a brand in your own right, not just your company ...
- Are you limiting your traffic opportunities? Probably…
It’s Alice from Elite Writer’s Lab. Ron’s around too, but being a bit of a technophobe, I wanted to reach out to you on this one myself.
If you’re looking to expand your reach to grow your audience of potential customers and clients, it’s easy to hit a brick wall if you’re limiting the ways you try ...