Author Tips

Join the Indies First Movement Today!

Sherman Alexie and the American Booksellers Association are working together to promote Indies First, where book authors are encouraged to work a day at an independent bookstore AND place the indie bookseller’s buy button on their book page (above buy buttons for online booksellers or others). Check out Sherman’s letter here: Hello, hello, you gorgeous […]

Book Marketing Audio: John Kremer on Online Book Promotion

Listen in as Judith Briles interviews me (John Kremer) on the latest book marketing tips — with a focus on online book marketing. This radio show is not only informative, but fun as well. Alas, the host has deleted this interview. Alas, alas. 55 minutes of great book marketing content via book marketing expert John […]

Zoe Sharp on Finding Your Voice As a Writer

In this video, Joanna Penn of The Creative Penn interviews Zoe Sharp, author of the bestselling thriller series featuring Charlie Fox, ex-Special Forces turned bodyguard, compared by many to Lee Child’s Jack Reacher. This video features tips on writing a series, finding your voice as a writer, hybrid publishing and self-publishing.

Elmore Leonard: 17 Rules for Writers

Elmore Leonard, author of Get Shorty, Rum Punch, Mr. Majestuk, Out of Sight, Hombre, and 52 Pick Up among other titles, died just a few days ago. Here are a few of his favorite rules for writers. Begin writing before you put the coffee on. Never open a book with weather. Avoid prologues. Never use […]