Writing for Creative Expression or Money?
What drives you to write? As more books earning the ire of critics become bestsellers these days, the line between writing skills and business skills has seemingly blurred. Gone are the days when writers pursue their craft for the love of it. Many writers have also seen money in books. Self-publishing levels the playing […] READ MORE |
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How To Create a Bestseller – Part 2
Learn sensible marketing strategies straight from the expert. Ryan Holiday reveals more of his book promotion advice here on the sequel of the Xlibris Author Advice. Hire a professional editor Ryan stresses that self-pubbed authors need to establish their credibility by writing something well. A professional edit is essential as it separates the professionals from […] READ MORE |
How To Create a Bestseller – Part 1
Many self-pubbed authors have fallen prey to book marketing pitfalls due to either half-baked efforts or lack of research. Becoming an author is hard work, being a self-published author more so—you get the picture. You can, however, work smart. American media strategist, marketer, and author Ryan Holiday offers tried and tested book marketing tips, being […] READ MORE |
The 8 Essential Plot Points – Part 2
A plot outline to your story is what a strong foundation is to a house. A weak foundation means you’re sunk, so as a flawed outline will throw you in the dreaded plothole. Your outline should bring direction to your story as you develop it. Along the way, your imagination may present you ideas to […] READ MORE |
The 8 Essential Plot Points – Part 1
If you’re having a hard time figuring out how to create a gripping plot outline for your novel, use the 8 essential plot points as your guide. The Xlibris Author Advice gives you a creative exercise using these elements to jumpstart your imagination. 1. Story goal This is your protagonist’s objective or a problem he/she […] READ MORE |