Ready to Create Your Author Website?
If you don’t already have a website, it’s one of the first things that any author needs, and should be the go-to place for readers to learn about you and purchase your books.
Here is a Fun Exercise to Make Your Scene Descriptions Better
Recently I was asked about using description when writing scenes. Description is one of those ingredients that can be difficult (especially in the beginning) for authors to use. Some common questions I get are:
Diving into Deep POV
I’d written over 20 novels before I was introduced to the concept of Deep POV. As it turned out, I had been writing in deep point of view and hadn’t realized it. So what is deep point of view and how should it be executed?
Tips to Make Your Back Matter Sizzle
Did you know your #1 chance for a repeat sale is right when the reader finishes your book?
It’s your prime opportunity, because:
How to Write a Great Plot Twist
A great plot twist will leave a reader stunned, their jaw working open and closed in disbelief as their mind works frantically to connect pieces of a puzzle they weren’t aware of until now.
Should you enter a writing contest?
What does it mean to be an “award-winning” author?
It depends. Similar to the “bestselling author” moniker, readers have grown unimpressed by this title, unless it comes from a highly reputable (and recognizable) source.
Your Re-release Questions Answered
Rebranding a backlist book is a common way to improve its appeal and give it fresh exposure to readers. But the idea of rebranding often raises a lot of questions. We’ve assembled the most frequently asked and answer them below.
Goodreads Tips for Authors
Goodreads has over 125M readers and some fantastic free resources and opportunities for you to promote your books.
Here are my top tips for Goodreads:
Holiday Sale Ideas
The holidays are fast approaching, which means it’s time to…
☕ binge on pumpkin spice lattes
? put on the holiday music
? take advantage of extra earning opportunities for authors
Want to sell paperbacks directly to readers?
Some authors are killing it with direct sales (we’ll report more on this soon!) but if you aren’t ready to jump into that deep end, and just want a simple way to provide signed paperbacks to readers… we wanted to share Alessandra Torre’s method.
Top “Don’ts” for Goodreads Authors
I’ll start out by saying that I love Goodreads. Love, love, love it with a capital L. After all, a place where 125 million readers converge to discuss books? Sign me up all day long and twice on Sunday. However…
5 Mistakes to Avoid with Amazon Keywords
How can you improve the likelihood that a reader will discover your book on Amazon? We recently hosted expert Dale L. Roberts at Inkers Con, discussing this very topic. Dale gave a presentation that broke down the nuances of book discoverability and keywords and gave a tons of tips.
Kyla Stone’s Top 5 Craft Books
We recently had the pleasure of having bestselling post-apocalyptic thriller author Kyla Stone on our stage at Inkers Con. She shared her detailed plan on how she tripled her income when she began to write to market.
Sharing #1 Advice Tips for Experienced Authors
While there’s a ton of advice out there for new authors, it can be harder to give (and find) advice for experienced authors. We took this challenge to a group of bestselling authors (at Inkers Con) and loved hearing their responses.
Sharing #1 Advice Tips for New Authors
Some of our most brilliant knowledge comes in hindsight. It’s so much easier to look back and see mistakes than look forward and make the right decision.
In hopes of capturing some of that wisdom, we asked a group of bestselling Inkers Con authors an important question:
What is your best piece of advice for new authors?
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