Category Archives: Buying Books
Goal-Setting for Writers (During a Pandemic)
None of us enjoys uncertainty. And unfortunately, that’s what we have right now. A lot is happening outside the doors to our homes. Stress and worry have become part of our everyday. Life’s not easy at the moment and that … Continue reading →
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3 Steps To Writing Diverse Characters
It’s official … Audiences have voted with their wallets and proved they WANT more diverse characters as standard. Novels lead the way, with breakout successes like Gone Girl and The Hate You Give making huge cultural impacts. Now the screenwriting … Continue reading →
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HELP! What Do I Do With My 1st Edition of The Emotion Thesaurus?
As the expanded 2nd edition of The Emotion Thesaurus hits the shelves, we realize we’ve created a conundrum for writers upgrading their copy: what should they do with their first edition? We love the original Emotion Thesaurus and know you … Continue reading →
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Top Gifts For Writers: Unusual & Helpful Edition
It’s that time again! Shopping for people can be crazy-making, except when it comes to writers. Then it’s a super fun time, because there are just so many neat, fun, thoughtful gifts we can pass on to our writing friends…or … Continue reading →
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We’re In This Together: How To Help Other Authors Succeed
A common query Becca and I get is, “Why do you do what you do?” It’s a fair question, because in order for us to coach writers through our books, speaking, and our One Stop for Writers site, we’ve had … Continue reading →
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Hand-Selling: How to Kill It at Book and Comic Conventions
Happy to welcome author Andy Peloquin back to the blog–he’s got some tips for in-person events where book selling comes with the territory, so read on! Comic Conventions, Book Festivals, Book Signings, and other similar events are the best way … Continue reading →
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Win, Win, Win! Stuff Your Stocking With Writerly Goodies
Becca and I love the holiday season–everything is colorful and cheery, the house is filled with cinnamon and ginger as we flex up our baking muscles, and we get to take time to tell you just what you mean to … Continue reading →
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5 Steps To Find Your Book’s Ideal Audience
There’s nothing quite like seeing a book with your name on it. The beautiful cover, the weight of it in your hands, the pages of your creativity bundled into a package for readers to enjoy. It sits o the shelf–maybe … Continue reading →
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Hand-Selling Your Book: How Savvy Are You?
Each year, I attend a 3-day conference for writers and readers called When Words Collide. This unique event had lectures on writing technique, publishing options and content that focused on the business of writing. Sessions run on everything from Quantum … Continue reading →
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Book Signings That WOW
The idea of doing a book reading or author signing sort of terrifies me. I don’t know why this is, because I love writers–we share the same passions and interests. It’s great to chat with them at conferences, see what … Continue reading →
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