Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. Book reviews are something every writer thrives upon. Reviews can make or break a book. And we all know the more reviews, the chances of the book being noticed increases. Is there a right and a wrong way to write a book review? There are no magic formulas … Continue reading Writing a Book Review
To Pre-Order or Not – That is the Question
Hi, SEers John here with you. Today I want to share some information I learned from Dave Chesson on pre-orders on Amazon. As you may know, Dave is the founder of Publisher Rocket, and he is one of the foremost experts on all things Amazon. The question I want to answer is, do pre-orders … Continue reading To Pre-Order or Not – That is the Question
The Nutshell Protagonist
Ciao, SEers. Last time, we talked about Jill Chamberlain’s Nutshell process for writing screenplays or fiction. Today, we’re going to go into detail about the first of her touchstones—the protagonist. You probably think that’s rather obvious, but consider buddy stories like Thelma and Louise, Harold and Kumar, or Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Maybe … Continue reading The Nutshell Protagonist
Special Items: Paranormal
Hi Gang. Craig with you again today and I’m about to bite off more than I can chew. I write what I call speculative fiction. This is the stuff that requires a suspension of disbelief from your reader to enjoy the story. It’s a broad area that encompasses science fiction, fantasy, paranormal/supernatural, horror - and … Continue reading Special Items: Paranormal
Building a Local Readership – #PublicSpeaking #Marketing
Book Signing Party, Enterprise Museum, January 25, 2020 Hi, Everyone! Marcia here again. Hope this finds each of you safe, healthy, and happy for this first week in August. Today, I want to chat a bit about my favorite way to get your books in front of more readers, always a thorny problem for … Continue reading Building a Local Readership – #PublicSpeaking #Marketing
