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February 24, 2016

The Best Way for Writers to Use Amazon’s Preorder Feature

Great info over at Live.Write.Thrive on how to use Amazon’s PreOrder feature. Here are some key bullet points in the article that can help you to make wise preordering decisions (please visit the site for the entire article). Penny C. Sansevieri, Founder and CEO Author Marketing Experts, and best-selling author says: First Time Published Author: If you’re a newly published… Continue reading

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February 19, 2016

I Need You…

Lynette needs our help! Continue reading

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February 2, 2016

Francis Johnson Webb

Francis Johnson Webb, newspaper editor, is the second published African American novelist. He was born free on March 21, 1828, in Philadelphia to Louisa Burr and Francis Webb. His father, Francis Webb, served as founding member of the Philadelphia distribution agent for Freedom’s Journal*, the first black newspaper in the nation. Freedom’s Journal was the… Continue reading

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February 1, 2016

Book Reviews: The Value

Book reviews are, in my opinion, a double edged sword. It does not guarantee that people will buy your books but what it does is add value. When I go to purchase a book, if I had a desire to buy the book I’m going to purchase it anyway. I may scan the reviews yes,… Continue reading

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February 1, 2016

PBS Customer Review Surprise

In 2014, I tried my hand at writing a screenplay that reads like a movie script. I figured, OK well, since the writing moves like a movie in my head, why not? Of course, I would like to try my hand at all genres eventually. Anywho, July of this year will mark the 2 year… Continue reading

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January 17, 2016

Self-Published Authors With Thin Skin

You won’t make it. And no, I’m not saying that I have made it. It’s just that, well, if you have paper thin skin just stop right now. Do not pass go and do not collection $200. I have a lot to work on as an Author but the only reason I know this is… Continue reading

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December 9, 2015

You Must Have an Agent, And Other Myths about Publishing

A wealth of information on book publishing Continue reading

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