• When writing a book, the goal is to make it something both you and others will enjoy reading. To produce the most favorable outcome start by figuring out...

    Writing A Book That Sells

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    A trope is any word used in a figurative sense or a reoccurring theme or device in a work of literature. There’s a book writing strategy that involves picking a trending book genre, studying the tropes of the books currently selling, and then writing a book that fits the tropes discovered. While many writers might be reluctant to embrace this concept, you’ll find when you change your perspective on it, it will be empowering rather than limiting. The Market As an artist, some writers might read “write to market” and feel as though they’re being told to copy instead of…

  • In order for a story to stay in your memoir it needs to do one of two things: Provide a deeper understanding, Advance the story forward...

    Choosing Stories for Your Memoir: 8 Questions to Ask Yourself

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    Memoirs are the easiest to write because you have already lived the material, but they are also the most challenging to write because you have to find the balance between what stories you share and what information needs to be left out. Writing a memoir doesn’t mean you have to include every aspect of your life from birth to your current status in life. Instead, great memoir writers know to pick and choose the best, most important stories to include. Oftentimes, memoir writers focus too much on their personal catharsis and less on the end-user: the reader. In order for…

  • Marketing your book doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, you already have everything you need. Here are 10 book marketing tips ...

    10 Easy Book Marketing Tips

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    Marketing your book doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Chances are, you already have everything you need to share your book is for purchase. Whether you’re a novice book marketer or are looking for a few quick wins to bring new life to your book marketing plan, here are 10 ways you can easily market your book for little to no money: 1. Fill out your Amazon author page. This helps potential readers learn a bit more about you and makes the Amazon shopping experience more personal. There is no cost to this type of promotion. 2. Ask friends to leave…

  • When experiencing frustration with your writing, it’s important to remind yourself why... Here are 18 inspirational writing quotes: ...

    18 Inspiring Quotes For Writers

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    When you’re experiencing frustration with your writing, it’s important to remind yourself that we’ve all been there before; and I mean everyone. That’s right—even the Stephen King’s and Ernest Hemingway’s of the world. Which is why it’s always a good idea to turn to those famous writers (and their quotes) for inspiration. Here are 18 inspirational writing quotes:   Reading Motivation “Read everything  —  trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You’ll absorb it. Then write.” —William Faulkner   “Always [keep] two…