Create a system – Work the system

Hi Gang! Craig with you today. I’m making notes on July 4th as I watch the Hobbit trilogy on television. I’m going to take the time to turn this into the post you’re reading today. I guess the topic has to be somewhat related to fan fiction. There are a few sites, like Wattpad, that …

The Secret of my Success – Maybe

Hi, Gang. Craig with you again today. Honestly, there is a fudge in that title, because it depends upon what you call success. If you’re all about sales, volume, and bestseller lists I don’t have success. I’m more motivated by delivering a good story that readers will enjoy. In that regard, I’ve been quite successful …

Dual-Use of Meta-Content Part 5: World Building

Good morning story Empire readers, PH with you today, continuing the series of posts which helps you create marketing material as you develop your book. I call this process dual usage of your meta-comment content (based on your story bible, if you will). Meta-content is basically any content use or create specifically for your book …

Dual Use of Fiction Meta-Content Part 4: Newsletters

Good morning Story Empire readers, PH here today with another suggestion for creating your meta-content for a novel with dual use in mind. If you haven't read other posts in this series which you can find Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 at these links. Just as a reminder, by meta-content I mean what …

Dual Use of Meta-content Part 3: Reader Guides

Good morning Story Empire readers, PH here with you today following up on my previous posts regarding dual use of the meta-content you generate when developing your books. If you would like to read the previous posts for this series, you can find them here and here. Continuing from last time when I got into …