Book Marketing Stories
Talk Back to Fictional Characters
Have you ever wanted to tell a fictional character to go to hell? Or just talk back to them? Or warn them about the killer around the corner? Or simply have a long conversation with them? If so, which characters? And what would you have said? Please leave a comment below. You can pretend I’m […]
How to Cultivate a Celebrity Author Image
Guest Post by Jeff Davidson Would you like to create a celebrity author image? Here are 7 ways you can cultivate your celebrity image as a book author: Get a Photo — Whenever you’re speaking on the same bill with a well-known politician, media personality, or other household name, hail any photographer in sight and […]
Hate Editing? Tools to Help Speed Up the Process
Guest Post by Nikolas Baron: Editing in Red Pen Hurts My Eyes! I’ve heard this a million times from writers. I hate red pen and editing. I just want someone to do it for me! I’ve stared at this manuscript for too long. Fear not! With the burst of Internet resources, there are tons of websites […]
Ray Bradbury on Letting the Beautiful Stuff Out
Here is a wonderful quote from science fiction author Ray Bradbury on writing. We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out. — Ray Bradbury, science fiction author We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is knowing how […]