What is the key(s) to being a successful indie author? Let me start out by saying that I don’t have the exact answer yet…but I’ve done a…… Read more “The Keys to Successful Indie Publishing: Part 1 – Writing to Market”
Category: Writing Tips & Resources
Newsletters, Street Teams, Advanced Reader Groups, Social Media, Oh My!
My marketing efforts for my novels needed to be organized! One thing I had been confused about is all the special groups some writers have. I’ve read…… Read more “Newsletters, Street Teams, Advanced Reader Groups, Social Media, Oh My!”
Free Books! (And How To Organize a Group Promo, Part 2)
First off, check out this promo I coordinated. With the September 12th release of my new novel, The Secret Lives of Superhero Wives, I needed to build…… Read more “Free Books! (And How To Organize a Group Promo, Part 2)”
Writing Tip: Dialogue Tag Overload
I spend a lot of my time beta reading for other authors, and one thing that flags a new writer to me is their use of dialogue tags.…… Read more “Writing Tip: Dialogue Tag Overload”
A Method to Book Marketing
Ever wonder where to devote your time (and resources) in marketing a book? I’ve been asking that question this entire year as I plug away at my…… Read more “A Method to Book Marketing”
Oh the Pressure! A Writing Calendar
I love creating new characters, worlds, and writing about their journey, but I have a problem. I can’t do it fast enough. After that first draft is written,…… Read more “Oh the Pressure! A Writing Calendar”
The Myth Behind Social Media – Guest Post by Judy L. Mohr
As my loyal blog followers know, I’ve never had a guest post. Well, that is all changing right now. 🙂 Judy L. Mohr has been following my…… Read more “The Myth Behind Social Media – Guest Post by Judy L. Mohr”
Writing Tip: Cutting Pesky Adverbs
I love beta reading a good story, and I’ve done a lot of it in the past year. From the first page of a story, I can…… Read more “Writing Tip: Cutting Pesky Adverbs”
Cover Reveals or Cover Input?
I’m partaking in a HUGE event right now for writers and lovers of stories of suspense called Mystery Thriller Week. (Check out the giant calendar of events…… Read more “Cover Reveals or Cover Input?”
Writing Tip: Filtering Filter Words
As I’m working through the last edits for BLOOD & HOLY WATER, I am feverishly cutting out filter words. This is an alternating POV novel (3rd person)…… Read more “Writing Tip: Filtering Filter Words”
Joynell Schultz 