Opyrus Blog for Authors and Writers

Published On Jun 9, 2017

Tips for Using Writing Prompts to Stretch Your Imagination

Is writer’s block a real thing? Cyrese Covelli once said, “Writer’s block doesn’t exist...lack of imagination does.” Whether you are a professional freelance writer or a hobbyist looking to write a book, you probably know the struggle is real. The...

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Published On Jun 1, 2017

6 Reasons Why Your Book Should Be an Audiobook

If turning your catalog into audiobooks is on your "someday" list, you could be missing out on big money and a lot of new fans. Audiobooks aren't just a nice addition to your professional bookshelf, they're a book marketing strategy that will allow...

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Published On May 23, 2017

3 Solid Email List Providers for Authors

Authors today have to wear many hats, and marketer is one of the larger ones. Experts agree that one the most solid ways of creating a fan base today is by creating an email list and using it for a newsletter campaign. You can consolidate all the...

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Published On May 18, 2017

Writing Retreats: Is There a Perfect One for You?

Half an hour before dawn, fifteen minutes on lunch break, the last hour before bed. That's a typical writing schedule for an author who's still got a full-time job and other life commitments. Thousands of successful books have been written this way,...

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Published On May 10, 2017

Run for the Letters: Author Tips to Make the NYT & USAT Bestseller Lists

Imagine being able to add NYT Bestseller or USAToday Bestselling Author to your website banner. Having that elusive title of "bestseller" is on the bucket list for a number of authors. For many, it's a huge dream that they have no idea how to...

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Published On May 4, 2017

A 4 Step Author Guide to Non-Fiction Social Media

Social media sites are filled with fiction authors, chatting with their readers and growing their fan base. If you write non-fiction and don't take advantage of social media, you're missing out on a wide variety of book marketing perks. The...

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Published On Apr 27, 2017

Authors: Are You Taking Care of Your Eyesight?

Itchy and watery eyes, sore neck and back, headaches and squinting: these are just some of the symptoms of computer vision syndrome. Most authors spend eight hours a day or more sitting in front of a computer, and it can take a toll on their bodies....

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Published On Apr 11, 2017

6 Tips from Ann Rule for Writers Researching True Crime

In 1980, The Stranger Beside Me sped to the top of the bestseller lists. Although every word of the story is true, it reads like the slickest of murder mysteries. This tale of serial killer Ted Bundy may have been the first mass market true crime...

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Published On Mar 31, 2017

YA Superstar Suzanne Collins Best Tips for Authors

If J K Rowling redefined children's literature, Suzanne Collins did it with young adult dystopian novels. Her Hunger Games series spent months on the best seller lists, eventually spawning three blockbuster movies and igniting a hot new genre in the...

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