A good way to pump up weak book sales

Recently Lisa Day, an author friend suggested adding a virtual book tour, sometimes known as a book blog tour, to my author platform’s arsenal. Always looking for a way to pump up weak book sales, I searched the internet to find out more. This is what I found. A virtual book tour is similar to going to stores or signing events…

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Attending a writers’ conference is a rewarding experience

This weekend I attended the Florida Authors and Publishers Association (FAPA) Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. It was my first writers’ conference. It will not be my last. Attending a writers’ conference is a rewarding experience. Not only did I meet other talented and knowledgeable writers but also publishers, illustrators, designers, and agents. As an indie…

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A bit of advice for the anxious writer

In this guest post, book editor Dennis De Rose offers a bit of advice for the anxious writer. I have been editing books for five years and spoken to hundreds of writers. I would like to share a few things that I have learned with you… Slow down Do not rush your manuscript. Take your time.…

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