9 Podcasts for Authors
Podcasts are a fantastic way to learn while on the go. We reviewed dozens of podcasts and wanted to spotlight 9 podcasts for authors that are highly recommended in our author community.
The #1 Common Dialogue Mistake of Authors
Strong dialogue can be crucial in creating compelling scenes, unveiling your characters, and progressing your novel’s plot. In a 2020 Inkers Con workshop, Mitali Perkins taught attendees how to spot and fix seven common mistakes authors make and demystified the process of delivering great dialogue.
5 Facebook Groups for Authors
While writing, researching, publishing and marketing a book… you’re going to have questions. Internet searches can often help you find some answers, but there are some fantastic resources that you should bookmark for common authorly woes. In this blog post, we will explore one specific area of the cyber universe: Facebook. Don’t groan! While Facebook can be a sea of distractions, Facebook groups are a treasure trove of networking and information opportunities. Here are 5 groups worth joining:
3 Plotting Techniques from K.A Linde
Bestselling authors K.A. Linde and Alessandra Torre gave an Inkers Con presentation in 2019 called Outlining for Pantsers. They shared their outlining tools, best practices, and productivity tips.
5 Tips For Attending An Authors Conference
Authors conferences can be a fantastic place to expand your knowledge, improve your writing, meet other authors, and discover new products and services. But they can be a wee bit intimidating, especially for a first-timer. If you’ve never attended an author conference before, here are my 5 tips for success:
Hooks, Jabs, And Knock-Out Punches
In 2019, New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst gave an Inkers Con presentation called “Five Ways to Improve Your Story.” One of the concepts that she covered in this presentation was how to plant quick jabs in each chapter to keep the storytelling sharp, and compel readers to continue, tease the reader with a secret, or drop a fascinating revelation about a character.
5 Tips for Your Book Launch
Two owners of book marketing agencies, Kiki Chatfield and Danielle Sanchez, gave an Inkers Con presentation called “What Will Make or Break Your Book Launch.” Of the many best practices they covered, and questions they answered was about the importance of a general release plan covering a book’s pre-launch, launch, and post-launch, plus social media tips.
Five Ideas to Use in Your Newsletter
Struggling with creating an author newsletter or email send out to readers? You aren’t alone! Writing a newsletter causes most authors heartburn. It’s hard to know what to include and how to present the information you do want to share.