January 2012
22 posts
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Finding the Right Freelance Editor
C.S. Lakin wrote an excellent article about finding the right freelance editor. You can find it here…
Trying to decide if you need a freelance editor? Jane Friedman posted this awesome article…
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Congrats to Grace! She won a shining, sparkly e-copy of Cicada on Books to the Sky’s awesome blog! <3
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Why Every Entrepreneur Should Self-Publish a Book
I’ve published eight books in the past seven years, five with traditional publishers (Wiley, Penguin, HarperCollins), one comic book, and the last two I’ve self-published. In this post I give the specific details of all of my sales numbers and advances with the traditional publishers. Although the jury is still out on my self-published books, “How to be the Luckiest Man Alive” and ”I Was Blind...
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WHAT WRITERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FORMATTING (FAQS)
When writing your future bestseller you don’t want to have to waste too much time wondering if you should be leaving one space or two between sentences or worried that you’re committing other style faux pas. Here I’ve collected a writer’s set of FAQs about formatting (and formatting-related) issues that will help you navigate the basics.
Click here to read the rest…
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When Do You Need to Secure Permissions?
Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jane Friedman
Andrea Costa Photography / Flickr
With more authors publishing independently than ever, I’m hearing more questions about rights and permissions. It’s a tough issue to navigate without having an experienced editor or agent to guide you.
I hope to provide some clarity on permissions in this post. Permissions is all about seeking permission...
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Perfectly Inked: Interview with Moi! ;-)
First off, let me just say how much I appreciate Tiffany for having me over to her lovely blog for a cup of hot tea and a chat! Interview Questions:
How did you come up with the idea for cicada?
That’s a really good question! There were actually a lot of little things that came together to form the idea for Cicada. For instance, there really is a suspicious-looking building...
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Books to the Sky: Review of Cicada and eBook...
First of all, the cover of this book is absolutely gorgeous. This is one of those books that I would touch in a bookstore (don’t judge, I touch books). What a unique story idea, and not to mention, slightly creepy. I really wondered how the title of the book came into play when I started this book, but it becomes fairly obvious while reading it. It all started with the crop circle,...
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The Examiner:Book Review of Cicada
Cicada by Belle Whittington is surrounded with mystery and secrets. After a disturbing and scary night, Blair and her friends witness something that they not only don’t know how to explain, but they can’t tell anyone about it even if they did. As the secrets start to grow, lives get put in danger. Their world will never be the same.
The beautiful cover was designed by the...
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Dear Friends, please consider donating to help Yara and her family. She lives here in Montgomery County and they lost their house last night to a fire. Yara has done a great deal to help me promote Cicada. Here’s where you can go to read more and donate.
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Did you say you would enter Cicada in this contest? Awww! I’ll bake you some brownies! <3
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Why is My Book Not Selling?
Why Is My Book Not Selling?
Posted on January 18, 2012 by davidgaughran
Okay. Time for a confession. A Storm Hits Valparaiso is selling a little less than I had hoped. But that’s not what today’s post is about. This question – why is my book not selling? – is quite a common one and I would like to address it in a general way because I think many people slip up on the basics.
I would...
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Congrats to Donna who won a spanking new e-copy of Cicada on Yara’s awesome blog! <3
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Perfectly Inked: Interview with Moi! ;-)
First off, let me just say how much I appreciate Tiffany for having me over to her lovely blog for a cup of hot tea and a chat! Interview Questions:
How did you come up with the idea for cicada?
That’s a really good question! There were actually a lot of little things that came together to form the idea for Cicada. For instance, there really is a suspicious-looking building...
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Well, here’s my podcast interview from yesterday! :-)
And, yes, I’m from Texas! LOL!
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Whether or Not You Choose BookBaby, This Article...
Three Steps to Increase Your eBook Sales
by Chris Robley on January 9, 2012 in eBook Promotion, Self Publishing
This guest post was written by Betsy Talbot.
You spend months writing your masterpiece, eager to establish your credibility and become the next Kindle success story like John Locke.
You sign up with BookBaby to design and convert your prose into an eBook so thousands of...
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20 Economical Book Marketing Techniques
Summary: Learn how to get your book publicity campaign moving despite the current economic recession by trying these practically economical methods of book marketing.
Whether you are an upstart author or a self published author, an efficient book marketing plan in these times of economic recession need not be expensive if you just know your target market, find the most economical means to...
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This is my favorite guy on the History Channel’s Ancient Aliens…
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6 Simple Ways to Reboot Your Writing Routine
Trash the brownies. Nix the wine. Cut the Coolatas. Dang. Is it that time of year again? Soon enough, everyone will be turning to those grim New Year’s resolutions.
That roll call of self-deprivation has never been productive. I prefer to look on the bright side.
This year, I plan to live and write large. If I’m making any new year writing plans, it’s to write bolder and happier. This year,...
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Ever wonder what happens in bookstores at night?
Click here to find out! :-)
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Cicada Makes Runner Up List for Top Reads List for...
This year I read over my goodreads goal of 100 books. I think I am around 119 now. But I thought I would put together a list of Top 11 books of 2011.
I went ahead and put 4 series together because of their awesomeness…so technically its top15 books.
Click here to read the rest and show this blog some love…
Post by Mandy
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YA Bound: Guest Post~Belle Whittington
Please enjoy this special guest post from YA author Belle Whittington!
Cicada Holiday Companion Story
By Belle Whittington
Christmas in our small, inconsequential, southeast Texas town is usually a cold and rainy time of the year. In retrospect, the snow and sleet that covered everything, including the haunted forest, in a blanket of white must have been a harbinger that...
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Congrats to Mandy! She won an e-copy of Cicada on Beckie’s lovely blog!
