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.
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!
Dignity as a Plural Term
This edition of Marginalia focuses on Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict, by Donna Hicks, PhD. Using her broad experience as an international conflict […]
When First Is Not Best – Revising Your Book’s First Draft
Writing a book from beginning to end can seem daunting, especially when you realize there is writing, and editing, more writing, more editing, reviews, and […]
Readers, Book Clubs, Bloggers and How to Find Them
Book promotion is not a thing of afternoons. It’s a t thing of now, today, every day. But one way to make it easier on yourself is to find groups of people to promote to, all at once.
Kickstarter and Other Fund-Raising Ideas for Publishing Your Book
Crowdfunding for your book project. A little advice on which platforms to use and how to create a campaign.