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If you’re self-publishing, remember that the holidays are coming, and that they’re the big-spending times of the year. Some authors have already published Christmas-themed short stories, or have factored them into their publishing schedule. Others are developing planners and goal-setting templates, ready for the end of the year and January sales. Have you created goals for the next few months? … Read more
Are you worried that artificial intelligence (AI) apps could destroy your writing business? Over the past few months, I’ve had questions about how to make your business AI-proof. Firstly, let’s look at artificial intelligence for what it is. For many businesses, AI apps save time and energy—and that includes writing businesses. I’m all for saving time. However, I’ve found that … Read more
Have you discovered one-page websites? They’re an amazing tool to help you to sell more of your writing, simply. You can refer prospective clients to your new site within an hour. These itty bitty sites are innovative, minimalist, and fast to create. Why not use this easy marketing solution? One-page websites: the fast way to market your writing A one-page … Read more
You may love writing fiction, but chances are that you have challenges. Perhaps you begin many more novels and stories than you finish. It’s a common challenge—your hard drives may be packed with unfinished fiction. Although that’s fine—you can begin stories just for fun—it’s unwise to make it a habit. Recently a frustrated writing student who’s starting her self-publishing career … Read more
Looking for writing ideas to help increase your income? Consider developing nonfiction ebooks. Not only can you write and sell them, you can write them for others as a ghostwriter. Recently, a new freelance writer was dismissive when I mentioned ebooks. He said there was no point in writing them, because: “Everything’s on the web, so no one’s paying for … Read more