Even though every book blogger has their own list of criteria they wish to receive in a submission, having these things readily available help.When submitting to book bloggers, it is important to do y...
At merely four years old, my daughter worries about what makes her look pretty.One day, while sitting at breakfast, my daughter started to cry.When asked what was wrong, she told me that she didn’t fe...
Up until this point, I have been missing a whole category of readers by not having my books in audiobook formAudiobooks are a growing market that I thought was unattainable until recently.I typically...
Social media is one of the most useful tools of your platform but knowing how to use it to your advantage can be trickyThe longer I’ve been a writer, the more ways I find there are to reach your audie...
A brand new writer in the reading world means building up a reputation over timeEvery new writer needs to remember that it’s a marathon, not a sprint.Think of it this way, how often do you try a brand...
Adding more details to each of my books added value to readers right at the startI’d read many articles here on Medium in regards to the A+ content feature on Amazon.It was a feature I’d always seen b...
Building a long-lasting relationship is crucial to writers furthering their careersWhen you are considering what book bloggers to reach out to, building a relationship with them first is important.Thi...
How to maximize your newsletter
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Many writers know creating an email list is a key to success, but knowing how to maximize it is importantMy email list is still small in numbers, but my emails have evolved and changed for the better...
Every writer reads their reviews and hopes they are positively glowingWhen I released my first book, I was humbled when people actually took the time to leave reviews on the book.But, it wasn’t until...
It wasn’t until I had three books in a series that I considered creating a collectionIn my book series, The Backup Superhero, I often had people working to catch up in order to read my latest release...
Being an Indie Author means every review counts, and book bloggers can have a lot of impact.Now that I have been a writer for a while, I finally feel as if I am hitting my stride.This means learning t...
The Backup Who Cried Wolf Sneak Peek
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Here is a sneak peek of the latest installment of The Backup Superhero Series, The Backup Who Cried Wolf. I hope you enjoy a look at the first chapter!The Backup Who Cried WolfChapter 1: Another Crime...
What Authors Should Know About Contracts
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I was offered a few contracts that unfortunately fell through, but through the process, I gained valuable experience.One of the most exciting things for a writer is being offered a book contract.When...
What I’ve learned about becoming an author-illustrator in the realm of children’s picture books
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Having written in YA Dystopian, YA Contemporary Romance, and Superhero fiction, when my idea for a children’s picture book came to be, it was a whole other ballpark.I had an idea, but I was in a new m...
Despite being ready for thousands of strangers to read our work, we often fear the opinions of those close to us.As sad a fact as that is, it rings so much truth.When I first became a writer, I had so...
The hard facts about writing a book series
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Writing a book series was harder than I thought it was going to be.The key to creating a book series is in the details and the planning.The truth is, we don’t always plan for a book to turn into a ser...