Yes, the Future of Messaging Includes Writing (and 10 Tips to Help Yours)
When I started the layout work on Chapter 10, “Ten Simple Tips to Eliminate Copywriter’s Frustration,” I had to stop and share a glimpse with you.
Book Collaborations – Are They Worth It?
For most people, collaborating on a book is an exciting and rewarding endeavor. Being part of a ‘team’ that writes a book allows multiple individuals to contribute their unique perspectives and skills to a diverse piece of work. However, like any collaborative project, there are both pros and cons to consider. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of collaborating to write a book:
The Indie Advantage
In a recent post I compared the author’s investment in the three main publishing models, labeling them Indie, Hybrid, and Traditional. Here I want to […]
What REALLY Happens When You’ve Finished Writing Your Book?
Many people heave a sigh of relief when their book is done. All too soon they discover, the hard word starts as soon as the book is released.
What is it about Librarians?
This edition of Marginalia is dedicated to librarians, those beautiful souls who are dedicated to books and sharing them with everyone, and inspired by Brianna Labuskes’ new historical novel, The Librarian of Burned Books.
Unfinished Chapters: Common Traps that Keep Writers from Becoming Published Authors
It happens to all of us.
We start that book we’ve always planned to write, but life gets in the way, work takes over, and we’re so tired, we just can’t face that blank page.
What’s Your Cut? Understanding the Amazon KDP Print Cost Changes
Don’t be caught off guard by Amazon KDP’s printing cost changes coming June 20, 2023. Learn what’s happening and what you should do about it, now and going forward.
The Universal Language of Publishing: What You Need To Know Now
A short list of publishing terms for new and established writes to understand the world of publishing today.
[TfTi] Writing Yourself Into Their Lives; and other useful bits
In this week’s Tips from Tom’s inbox, I’ve gathered a wider set than I usually include, and consequently our dives will be a bit shallower. […]
The Power of a Blogging or Virtual Book Tour
Look carefully at the blogs and podcasts. To measure authority, check their Google page rank. Look at their sites and measure the comments and engagement. Visit their social channels and review their postings and engagement. Your goal is to determine their value and to get a hint of both who their audience is and how engaged they are. You want engagement!