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Why Is Editing So Damn Important? by Marie Lavender
Posted on July 1, 2018 at 3:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
For those of you who already know the answer to the question at hand, I applaud you.
But there are a few who might be wondering why, in fact, one would ever worry about editing. Two schools of thought rally around this subject. Some of you might be thinking one or both of the following:
- Who needs an editing service? For God’s sake, I could edit the local newspaper in my sleep. I’ve got this, people!
- Why should I bother with editing? That doesn't…
A Nightmare: When the Muse Gets Too Quiet by Marie Lavender
Posted on July 1, 2018 at 2:51pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
It is a writer’s worst fear – what they call ‘writer’s block’. Being frozen when you intend to work on your project. The idea that the well has officially dried up. Perhaps you encountered a deadline and just went blank because of the strain. Or, out of the blue, you cannot find the urge to write. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s not exactly temporary.
The truth is that this is one of those moments every writer simply doesn’t relish. Sure, we can try to be reasonable and say…ah,…
ContinueTips on Carving Time Out for Your Writing When Life Drags You Down by Marie Lavender
Posted on July 1, 2018 at 2:45pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Life can get pretty crazy sometimes. Just when it seems normal, then there’s a curveball which knocks you completely off that axis you got so comfortable with. And, more often than not, life gets in the way of writing. About when you’re ready to sit down to the task and focus, something comes up. There’s an emergency, or maybe not. Life happens. The kids need to be driven somewhere. Before you know it, a whole day has flown by and you’re not only exhausted from the ride, you’re disappointed…
ContinueShort Versus Long Fiction: Should Size Really Matter? by Marie Lavender
Posted on July 1, 2018 at 2:38pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
This topic is really big right now. Any writer or reader familiar with books coming out these days has probably noticed a huge trend in shorter fiction. Short stories, novellas, even episodic or chapter-length works are releasing all of the time on Amazon and other book sellers. And it appears that there are two schools of thought in response.
One is comprised of a group of writers and readers who see no issues with shorter fiction. In fact, they encourage it!
Writers enjoy…
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279 Training courses for writers
Listed below are 38 of the 279 training courses that we have acquired for our Indie writers support members. And now writers may access all of the tutorial training and author's tools listed below for a one-time (monthly) fee of 21.99. Applicants would be able to download these courses with their first payment, and with their continuing subscription, they would be able to access the forthcoming courses that will follow thereafter throughout the course of this year and 2020.
To get all of these courses, apply at http://bit.ly/2QOaxNj.
For full information on every one of the courses listed above, please head to the Indie Writers Support homepage at www.indiewritersupport.com
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- Margaret Atwood – Teaches Creative Writing
- Neil Gaiman Teaches The Art of Storytelling
- Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing
- Writers Training Tools – AudioBook
- 68 High Paid Writing Gigs
- The Blitz Writing Training Package
- Social Media Marketing Workbook 2019
- KDP Select Promo Service for Authors
- Write Ads That Sell
- 257 Pre-Lander Templates
- Write Your Way to Your First $1k
- Your First 10,000 Readers (Course)
- Kick-Ass Video Templates
- Video Graphics Bonanza (Tools)
- AmazingPro Author's Presentations
- Facebook Ads University
- Amazon Sponsored Ads – From Basic to Pro
- Power Audiences Master Course
- 3D Mockups for your eBook Designs
- Logo Design Techniques
- Visual Marketing on Twitter
- Launch Your Digital Products
- Amazon Kindle Publishing Masterclass (COURSES)
- eBook Profit Academy (COURSE)
- Kindle Enigma (GUIDE)
- The Self Publishing Class (COURSE)
- Perfect Publishing System For Kindle (Courses)
- Your First 10,000 Readers (Tutorials)
- Digital Marketing Nanodegree (Tutorials)
- Press Release Power (Tutorials)
- Audiobook Income Academy Full Course
- Amazon Millionaire Mentorship Program
- 60 Minute Launch (Tutorial)
- Reddit Marketing (Course)
- 60 Seconds Social Marketing Magic
- Audiobook Income Academy Full Course
- Secret List of Book Promotion Contacts
Authors who apply for our Bestseller's program would also be eligible for the full 279 tutorials at no additional charge. To apply for the Bestseller's program, go to, https://www.payit2.com/p/bestsellers-program-for-independent-writers.
Samples of upcoming courses
- The 31 days social media promotion tactics for New Authors.
- Using Stripe payment integration to become a POD publisher/author.
- How to create and customize your perfect Authors Page with Indie Writers Support.
- LinkedIn Marketing for Authors.
- Maximizing your Kirkus Review.
- Literary Agents, who they are, and their contacts.
- IndieBound to the rescue - getting your books shelved in bookshops nationwide.
- Crowdsourcing - organizing a successful book-signing event.
- Createspace vs. IngramSpark vs. NookPress, which is best at what for self-publishing authors.
- Understanding the basics of Metadata, for publishers, and Indie authors.
- Auctioning your autographed books, the best way.
- Creating sampling pages for readers, the best methods.
- Twitter and tweeting to increase book revenues and author's exposure.
- How to create your audiobooks, and the best markets for them.
- Harnessing the full power of the Google engine for authors.
- The many tricks of SEO boosting for authors.
- BISAC Codes; what authors and publishers need to know.
- Using Goodreads media to attract daily readers.
- Pinterest best use for authors.
- Arranging a book-reading appearance at your local library, how to.
- Podcasting, finding your airwave audiences, best methods.
- The many facets of Amazon, and their functions for writers.
- The best way to get the best keyword niche for published titles, and attract customers automatically.
- and much more. A total of 279 courses.
These subjects would be distributed in bundles throughout each month. Apply at; http://bit.ly/2QOaxNj.
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Aussie romance
Started by Karen Cogan in BOOKS AND READING Jul 23. 0 Replies 0 Likes
On 13th May 1787, 11 ships and 1300 people left England to found a penal colony in Australia. They landed in January 1788. The Naval officers and their families and the convicts worked to establish the first European settlement of Australia. The…Continue
Tags: clean, and, sweet, romance, Historical
When did that happen?
Started by Karen Cogan in FREE DOWNLOADS Jul 23. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Ever wonder in what time period was the victory at Waterloo? Or when Mary Shelly published Frankenstein? What about a toxic paint color called “Emerald Green" made with arsenic and verdigris that subjected citizens to a chronic exposure to…Continue
Tags: historical, mystery, sweet, and, clean
You're A Dog, Chase
Started by Ronald Robinson in ANNOUNCEMENTS Jul 2. 0 Replies 0 Likes
You're A Dog,Chase! is a colorful and comical picture book that teaches children to be responsible for and take care of their pets with a story line that will have everyone laughing!Tyson is a young boy who lives on a farm and love to play Frisbee…Continue
Points of View - SciFi/Espionage series
Started by Tony Thorne MBE in INTRODUCTIONS & WELCOMES. Last reply by Jordani May 28. 2 Replies 0 Likes
This month eBook One is free. BookS 2, 3 & 4 in this exciting series of near future, artificial intelligence, adventures. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/742997Continue
New killer rats novel out now on Audible USA
Started by Lee Andrew Taylor in FREE DOWNLOADS May 26. 0 Replies 0 Likes
For all you American fans of audio horror books, use the link below to start a FREE trial on Audible.USA & listen to my story about a town under attack by killer rats...Narrated by Dave Neal.S.T.A.R.S. (Scientific testing aimed at a rat’s…Continue
New killer rats novel out now....
Started by Lee Andrew Taylor in BOOKS AND READING Apr 17. 0 Replies 0 Likes
For a limited time, I am selling the hardback version of my killer rats story - The S.T.A.R.S Project - with 20% off direct from …Continue
I'm new here
Started by Kenneth Teicher in INTRODUCTIONS & WELCOMES Apr 13. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I began writing about fifteen years ago. After going through the process of attempting to find an agent/publisher for several years I decided to begin self-publishing my work. My wife and I have taken many vacation during many vacations over the…Continue
Hello I am Alex, writer and creator of Kindle Ranker
Started by kindle ranker in INTRODUCTIONS & WELCOMES Mar 16. 0 Replies 0 Likes
For the last few months I have been adding nice features to Kindle Ranker as well as supporting retailers other than Amazon. As of today, you can:Rate a book idea: competitiveness, difficulty, best sellers,…Continue
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