• As you’ve probably noticed, there’s no such thing as “only being a writer” anymore. If you’re hoping to turn that passion for writing into a career, havi...

    Why Every Writer Needs a Business Plan

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    As you’ve probably noticed, there’s no such thing as “only being a writer” anymore. And while many writers might not want to handle the business side of things, to give yourself and your books the best chance of success, it’s a must. If you’re hoping to turn that passion for writing into a career, having a well thought out business plan in place will be essential. It’s time to overcome that idea that as an author your only job will be to write. Whether you’re working towards a traditional publishing contract or self-publishing, a carefully crafted business plan can help…

  • Having focused and uninterrupted writing time is hard. So, here are 10 tips to eliminate distractions when writing. Having your most productive writing t...

    How to Eliminate Distractions When Writing

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    Even without COVID-19 taking up extra space in our thoughts and altering how we live, having focused and uninterrupted writing time is hard. So, throw in a global pandemic, and that can really tank your creativity. Here are 10 ways to eliminate distractions when writing, so you can have your most productive writing time yet! 1. Find a hideaway in your home. Instead of trying to write at your dining room table or kitchen counter, find a nook in your home that’s not in plain sight and doesn’t put you in a high traffic pattern used by others in your…

  • Obviously we’re here because we know book reviews can equal book sales--People want to know what all the buzz is about! The most effective way to get the...

    How To Get Book Reviews

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    1️⃣ Find your target audience. This is the first and most important step. You can put every effort into marketing your book, although you might get some response, it will not be anywhere near successful if you’re not targeting the correct readers. What is or how do you find your target audience you may be wondering? In simple terms, a target audience just means breaking down who you believe your book’s audience is (demographics, location, and interests). For a full breakdown, check out our blog Finding Your Target Audience.  2️⃣ Find blogs with readers that fit your target audience. Now…

  • If you’ve published or want to publish any work you need to know your target audience. We’ll go through the why that is, what it is, and how to go about it.

    Finding Your Target Audience (and why it’s so important).

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    If you’ve published or want to publish any work, whether it’s a novel, a blog, or an essay, you need to know your target audience. While it’s important to reach as many people as possible, and it often seems like focusing only on certain segments of the population is limiting, you need to be direct. We’ll go through the why that is, what it is, and how to go about it. Why You can put every effort into marketing your book, and although you might get some response, it will not be anywhere near as successful as it could be…