6 (7) Ways You Are Destroying Your Chances of Finding Readers

Laurence O’Bryan of BooksGoSocial makes some very good points about how to find readers.

And as he says, it’s a long haul game. It takes time and effort to do these things, but they are all doable. Make a “to do” list and slowly work your way through it, making sure you acknowledge your accomplishments along the way. It’s a learning experience, so don’t expect perfection. Miss-steps are part of the process (especially if writing and publishing is a new “game” for you), but you can decrease some of that by checking out Laurence’s list.

And I’d add one more way:
-7) Not connecting with other writers.
So much can be learned and eased on this journey by connecting with other writers. There are lots of online writer’s groups out there (SCBWI, ALLI are just two examples) which can give you loads of help, information, and connection. And when writer’s conferences are again a thing – and they will be! – they are a great place to connect locally, in addition to a fun way to learn ways to up your writing game.

(Note: I can not give a thumbs up or down for the services mentioned in the post, but I have used their Netgalley services with good results.)

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Source: 6 Ways You Are Destroying Your Chances of Finding Readers |

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The Top Ten Publishing Industry Trends Every Author Needs to Know in 2020

Jan29

from besesakashop.com

No one can see the future, but here is the opinion of some “experts” about trends for 2020. It’s worth a read.

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We’ve talked to experts, self-published authors and done our own research to bring you the top ten publishing trends that will change the industry in 2020.

Source: The Top Ten Publishing Industry Trends Every Author Needs to Know in 2020 – Written Word Media

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Book Banning – Is it Right?

Sep27

With the fairly recent (in our countries history, that is) ease of self-publishing, the notions of free spreech and no book banning are getting harder to defend.

Is it okay for people with, what the average person would say are, really out there ideas (e.g., the holocaust never happened, the government really took down the twin towers in NY…) to publish those out there ideas?

And what about hate speech/writing? Is that all right to sell in your local bookstore?

Read Ron Charles’s post on the Washington Post’s website and let me know what you think.

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Confessions of an accidental censor.

Source: A hateful, conspiracy-filled book just got harder to buy. That’s no cause for celebration. – The Washington Post

What’s in a Word Count: Novelettes, Novellas and Short Stories

Sep25

Ever wonder what to call your story? Is it a novella, a novelette or perhaps a short story. Wendy Delmater explains the differences and gives her opinion on work count and writing – something I agree with, btw.

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Source: » A Professional Editor’s Perspective on Novelettes and Novellas

Writing Advice: Zen in the Art of Writing – Ray Bradbury -Part 1.

Jul27

I had no idea Ray Bradbury was still alive, let alone that he wrote a book on writing. It is not on my list. Thanks Tea and Biscut!

‘Fahrenheit 451’ by Ray Bradbury is a classic book that you always find on those ‘100 books to read before you die’ lists. It’s a book that everyone has heard of and y…

Source: Writing Advice: Zen in the Art of Writing – Ray Bradbury -Part 1. – A Cup Of Tea And A Biscuit

Elliott to buy Barnes & Noble; Daunt will run both chains

Jun13

“In a seismic shift for the book trade, Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Barnes & Noble in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $683m (£537m), including the assumption of debt….”

I wonder what this will mean for us authors?What do you think?

Source: Elliott to buy Barnes & Noble; Daunt will run both chains | The Bookseller

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How ‘The Red Tent’ invented a new kind of fiction

Aug4

I don’t know if your familiar with “The Red Tent” by Anita Diamant. It came out in 1997, but I really enjoyed it. It was quite different in how it focused on the lives of the women in that era. I’d recommend it.

Source: How ‘The Red Tent’ invented a new kind of fiction | Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Publisher cancels Milo Yiannopoulos book ‘Dangerous’

Feb21

Don’t know if you saw this interesting bit of news, but since we were discussing Milo’s book earlier, I thought you might like to know.

And who said your voice doesn’t matter?

Though he’ll either self-publish or find someone else who will publish it for him, I’m sure. It was ranked 83 on Amazon’s overall book list, after all.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos’ publisher has cancelled his planned book, “Dangerous.”

Source: Publisher cancels Milo Yiannopoulos book ‘Dangerous’

Cuban Book Embargo

Mar14

Didn’t know if you were aware but there is a petition to convince our government to end the book embargo with Cuba. This would be good for us as writers and readers.

Mark Coker has given you all the details in the link below and the petition link is here as well. Please share!

Source: Smashwords