WHY YOU SHOULD WRITE A BOOKIf you are a solo professional, having your own book is one of the best investments of time and money you can make, to promote your business and gain more clients. Why?Because:* If you are an author, you are an authority--an expert in your field.* A book is a tangible credential.* Your book can differentiate you from your competition.* It's an opportunity to explain your uniqueness, your "special sauce."What's ...

Learn how to write a novel from a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author with more than fifty years of writing and publishing experience.The Successful Novelist is one of the best books on writing fiction for aspiring and experienced writers alike. David Morrell, bestselling author of First Blood, The Brotherhood of the Rose, and The Fifth Profession, tackles everything from the craft of writing and dealing ...

The bestselling author of Take Off Your Pants!, the popular outlining guide for writers, is back with another how-to manual for those seeking to start a career in historical fiction.There’s no doubt that historical fiction is popular with readers. In fact, the genre is expanding all the time, gaining market share and influencing other media at a rapid pace. But the HF market has some peculiar quirks that can challenge any writer.In Making It in Historical Ficti...

We sold 347 eBooks in January of 2011. In just six months, by July 2011, we were selling 65,000 eBooks a month. From that modest beginning, by 2011s end, we had sold over 400,000 eBooks. This book will give you the details on how we did that and built a seven-figure indie publishing house in just two years. Whether you have been published by a New York publisher, an independent press, an ePublisher, self-published or considering all of your options, this book contains all the information y...

Read this sentence: Kill the puppy.Do you know what hooks are present? How many hooks? If you don’t -- you need this book.Every story needs hooks. The best writers know how and where to create them to keep the reader turning the pages. Do you?Within this book you’ll learn:* Four of the most universal of hooks to use, regardless of what you write.* How and where hooks MUST be applied throughout your novel.* Why, even with a gr...

The Time Traveler’s Guide examines the writing of time travel stories and historical fiction. Books always transport us to other places, especially stories involving time travel or those set in different historical eras.The book examines the definition of time travel and historical fiction, the creation of time machines, methods and devices, selecting historical eras and settings, and creating characters and crafting dialogue. The book also explores common issues with time travel s...

Would you like to know how to write faster? How about being able to write 1,000 words in 90 minutes - every day?The tips and tricks in this short book may sound simple, but when you apply them to your writing, they should be effective in increasing your word count quickly and easily.In fact, by applying these tips, I managed to increase my daily word count from 500 to 1,000 words in just a couple of weeks!If you’ve just started to write, don’t worry. I include a sec...

The Quick and Dirty Guide to What You're Looking For...When I started the process of designing my first e-book, I found the process daunting. But I was determined to get what I wanted: an aesthetically beautiful, interactive, and easy-to-read novel. After four hardcore months of learning Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, HTML, CSS, and about 5 different e-book design programs as well as the uploading process for four different online book vendor sites (Kobo.com, etc...

Is the idea of self-publishing daunting to you?The obstacles seem great, but as Martin Luther King said, "You don't have to see the whole staircase - just take the next step."Whether you're an aspiring writer, have already written a book or are a trade published author looking for a different publishing direction, there is no better time than now to get your words out there through self-publishing.This is not a motivational book.Instead, this b...

Electronic publishing has upset the equilibrium enjoyed by the publishing industry for the last half-century. While some celebrate the overthrow of the gate-keeping elite and the democratization of publishing, others lament the end of literary culture.Beneath the enthusiasm and the angst, a new market has opened as commercial publishers abandon mid-list books in favor of blockbusters. Thanks to online markets where books never go out of print, it is now possible for authors to earn...

Have you put your book out there and been disappointed in your sales? Perhaps you've tried a variety of marketing tactics to boost discoverability: blog posts, social media, book tours, paid ads in a variety of venues. But nothing is working.The publishing landscape changes every year. The number of books published has increased and the competition for readers is more than it has been before. The key is to define your audience and then convince those potential readers of the

Are you thinking about writing a romance novel but not sure where to start? Maybe you’re not even sure romance is your genre. Or maybe you’ve written the first draft of your romance story but need some insider tips to make it perfect?Whether you’re a first time writer or someone that just needs some more instruction, Writing Your First Romance Novel, is a step by step guide that leads you through all the important elements.In this e-book you’ll find tips on-Finding ...