It's almost time for NaNoWriMo again, that yearly celebration of the art of writing quickly. Every November, hundreds of thousands of authors put aside hours each day, all in the attempt to write a 50,000 word book in the span of one month. Here is...
Fans may be surprised to know that, before he was a mega-bestselling author, Tom Clancy was a simple insurance agent. From those humble beginnings, he created a spy book phenomenon that encompassed over 100 million volumes sold, multiple movies, and...
James Patterson. Clive Cussler. Tom Clancy. Some of the bestselling and best known authors increase their catalog by hiring ghostwriters to do their rough drafts for them. The key to doing this successfully is to form the right team and ensure...
Have you ever noticed how you can instantly recognize a Stephen King or James Patterson book just by glancing at the cover? That's because they, and many other bestselling authors, are masters at branding. Everything connected to them -- their book...
If your book marketing plan is complete, it should include some submissions for book awards. As an independent author winning a book award increases your credibility, improves your ability to market your books or series, and gives you more solid...
The days when you could self publish a book every two years and gather a huge following are long gone. The blockbuster authors of fifty years ago would struggle in today's bookselling market. Today's author has to use creative book marketing tactics...
Are you longing to set your next novel in Prague, but you've never left your own country's borders? Traveling to foreign countries is a great way to research settings for your book, but not everyone can afford a month in Europe. Luckily, there are...
Series books are hot right now and the trend doesn't look to slow down any time soon. One of the strongest hooks in a book series is a great continuing character. When readers fall in love with your character, they'll buy every new book you write...
Jim Butcher's bestselling Dresden Files series is at 15 books and counting. A frequent visitor to multiple author conferences across the country, he's always willing to help out a fellow author. When asked to give advice to those beginning their...
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