The first money I earned as an author was through a contest I entered. I’m a huge fan of contests because they give you a deadline, sometimes they give you feedback, and if you’re lucky enough, some money. I get lots of emails from people wanting to partner with me to promote products and services,…
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Fall Classes and a New Service for Authors
Summer or maybe it’s winter where you’re at…whatever the season, it’s winding down and it’s time to get back to work or school or your usual routine. For me, that’s working on new stories and teaching. I thought I’d share with you what I’m teaching this fall and the new service I’ve added and what…
Marketing Your Books
According to some of my students, writing a story is the easy part. Marketing, (also known as selling your books), is the tough part. Help is on its way in the form of an online event which I’m pleased to share with you. Book Profits Accelerator LIVE! This is a 3-day live virtual event where…
Have You Been Thinking About Writing A Series?
Some of my favorite books make up part of a series. I love reading them and following a character I’ve grown to love. I love writing them too. I’ve created so many series, I’m ashamed to say, I’ve lost count. What do I love most about them. They’re fun to create, I can grow a…
A Contest and a Market… and Guest Blogger Wednesday Returns…
Hi Everyone, I thought I’d share these two links with you…many of you told me you enjoy ideas for potential markets and contests- sThe first one is from Writer Magazine and it’s their essay contest. First prize is $1,000, Second Prize, $500 and Third Place prize is $250. There is a $25 entry fee. Check…
New Year…lots of New Things
Happy 2023. I have lots planned for this year and thought I’d share them with you. First one, I had a logo made for This Writer’s Life. Next project, starting a podcast named This Writer’s Life so stay tuned. I’m also opening up the guest blogger spots here on the site. Every Wednesday you can…
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Three reasons to stop procrastinating… and write your book
There’s a name for what keeps writers from writing. And it’s not procrastination. It’s worse. Much worse. It’s Catch-22-itis™ It nestles in the space between your desire to write and that weird writer’s belief that to be able to write well everything else needs to be in order first. But C-22™ has just one job:…
Write Smarter. Publish Faster. Profit More.
I’ve got some pretty exciting news to share with you today… I recently joined forces with the amazing team over at Infostack.io to bring you something out of this world… If you’re not familiar, Infostack is the leading discount bundle deal site online. They hand-curate collections with lifetime-access to premium tools and resources, usually valued…
Brand New FREE guide (writers — don’t miss this!)
Self-publishing isn’t easy, is it? While there’s never been more opportunity to turn your writing into a full-time career (if that’s your goal)……the journey is rarely a straight line. There are often many (unforseen) ups and downs, and at times, it can be downright grueling. That’s why I think it’s good to tap into inspiration…