A blog is a no-cost way of entering the Internet market. There are several options when choosing a blogging platform. Here is a short video on how to set up your free wordpress blog.
Literary Copyrights
According to Copyright.gov, a copyright is “a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States (title 17, US Code) to the authors of ‘original works of authorship’ including literacy, dramatic, musical, artistic and certain other intellectual properties.” In this podcast we cover just the very basics of copyrights and how they can […]
How to Inspire Blog Audience Interaction
You have an author’s blog to share your thoughts and ideas. Each day you transparently offer tidbits about your life, insights into the books you have written and your upcoming novels. The information is compelling, engaging and informative. Yet all is quiet. Do you have an audience? Are they listening? The trick in every blog […]
Interview with Lizzy Armentrout, Author, “A Vengeful Spirit”
Interview with Lizzy Armentrout author of “A Vengeful Spirit” – a christian murder mystery. I met Lizzy Armentrout over a year ago when I entered into the world of Twitter and am proud to call her a true friend.
Finding the Right Audience
This is the third of my Finding Your Niche series which apply to finding an audience for your product or writing. This is the section where you find an audience for your book or product. If your product or service relates to your interests promoting actually becomes more fun than work. In fact, your enthusiasm […]
Recognizing Your Niche Potential
In the September/October 2010 issue of AARP Magazine, an article entitled “Find Your Inner Genius” showed how older Americans were “immersing themselves in new pursuits”. The article revealed how these late-blooming artists tapped into their creative talent, though working at varied and diverse jobs. It is this discovery that leads to finding your special niche. […]
Finding the Story
You want to write by don’t think you can? Is your enthusiasm for your novel waning? Try this writing exercises to get your creative juices flowing again.
Writing Through Doubt and Failure
I read a recent post by Johanna Harness about writing failures that is right on target. All of us, as we get older, give up more and focus on our failure and mistakes rather than on what we have learned. When I approached my husband about learning Spanish, he groaned. My argument: “Kids learn to […]
Interview with Mel Smith, Author
I have known Mel since 1990, when I was hired as a freelance graphic artist for his agency the AdSmith. From this one-on-one relationship our friendship grew to the point that Mel became “family.” I was amazed to hear he was writing a book. Not that I didn’t feel he was capable, but I knew […]