Writing and Creating Books
Colleen Hoover: A New York Times Bestselling Self-Publisher
Below is an excerpt from an interview with Colleen Hoover, a New York Times bestselling author who self-published several novels, including Slammed several years ago. I just wrote these books less than a year ago, so I never tried to get them traditionally published. In all honesty, I wrote them for fun and never thought […]
54 Book Festivals Around the U.S.
Here are 54 book festivals held in the United States (and one in Canada). Over time I’ll be adding more and more listings for some of the great book festivals around the United States. Local book festivals feature writing workshops, book displays, author readings, author interviews, book sales, and more. Check out these 54 local […]
10 Tips to Write and Self-Publish Your First Ebook
Do you want to write an ebook quickly and self-publish it effectively? Check out this infographic offering 10 tips to writing and self-publishing your first book. 1. Set goals and stick to them. 2. Organize your thoughts. 3. Write and stay focused. 4. Edit, proofread, and edit again. 5. Design and publish. 6. Launch with some […]
Stephen King: Writing Is Magic
Writing isn’t about making money, getting famous, getting dates, getting laid or making friends. Writing is magic, as much the water of life as any other creative art. The water is free. So drink. — Stephen King Writing isn’t about making money, getting famous, getting dates, getting laid or making friends. Writing is magic, as […]