Building Your Business As An Author [Interview]
I was delighted to be a guest on Stephen Campbell’s podcast, The Author Biz.
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Updated & Expanded: How to Get Your Book Published
I’ve revisited my No. 1 post on how to get published—adding more advice and instruction.
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Successful Author?
At conferences, I’m often asked by writers if they “have what it takes” to be a successful writer. I usually interpret that question as: “Do I have talent?”
Facebook for Authors: Getting Started Guide
This 101 guide describes best practices for authors using Facebook for book marketing, with tips on when you should set up a fan page.
2 Easy Ways to Measure the Impact of Your Social Media Use
Learn how to easily study the impact of your social media use on your marketing and promotion efforts.
10 Tips on Writing Dialogue
Fiction writer Rowena Macdonald says she finds writing dialogue much easier than constructing a plot.
Indies & Audiobooks: An Alternative to ACX
If you don’t like the terms offered by Amazon’s ACX for selling your audiobook, you do have an alternative. Author Lee Stephen explains the path he took.
How True and Factual Does Your Memoir Have to Be? 5 Principles
Can we trust our memories as “facts?” And what if others disagree? How do we explain our creative process and answer their protests?
What Every Self-Published Author Needs to Know About Taxes
U.S. tax code encourages new businesses by permitting entrepreneurs to offset losses from one business from other income as long as the owner has a serious intent to operate the business at a profit.
