All authors eventually go through what I call “White Flag Syndrome.” It looks something like this. You painstakingly write everyday, but you’ve been struggling with it for too long. You wake up one morning completely discouraged. You’ve already discarded an earlier draft, and now once again the book’s direction seems completely lost. You decide to […]
Multi-tasking has become a part of our work culture and what’s even harder is when you are juggling multiple writing projects and no inspiration or creative ideas are flowing in your mind.
A book blog tour is an excellent marketing strategy and also a good opportunity for authors who are about to publish their new books.
You’re working on a book. But are you focused on the right elements? I’m not asking about grammar, voice, and flow. I’m referring to the most overlooked aspect of the business of writing: your personal brand. Believe it or not, your brand is more important than your book. Here are five reasons why—and guidelines for improving […]
Publishing your book in your native language (we’ll assume for the sake of this article that it’s English) is a huge undertaking. However, once it’s complete, the sense of accomplishment is well worth the effort. But while the English-reading audience is enormous, there is also a potential market for your book outside English-speaking countries. Especially […]
You’ve finished your masterpiece and ready to get it into the hands of readers all over the world. A lot of writers think the next step is to find a publisher. Maybe they’ll go online and browse for the top publishers available. The problem is, they’re missing a crucial step if they hope to get […]
