.99 Ebooks by Shawneda Marks

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CNET turned the spotlight on indie authors in a way that made me smile despite being hurt because a fellow author said it made them want to cry. In years past this would have left me upset for days. My mind would be riddled with questions of why? Apparently I’ve grown because I had none of my past reactions. It’s easy to recognized how new technology if untapped could be seen as a threat to traditional authors and publishers who benefit from the elite and exclusive atmosphere of the publishing industry before the invent of POD and ebooks.

To ePub or not ePub… that is the Question

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In celebration of E-Book Week, we’re very excited to have L. A. Banks with us to share her thoughts on e-books & e-book publishing.  Before you leave, be sure to GET A COPY Shadow Walkers via Smashwords for .99 (thru March 12). To ePub or not ePub… that is the Question Written by L.A. Banks [...]

Have We Been Professionally Forsaken?

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Have We Been Professionally Forsaken? by Yolanda M. Johnson-Bryant Remember the days of old when professionalism was an automatic notion?  Where have those days gone? You know what I’m talking about, the days where in spite of one’s differences, manners were a must. Can this old art form be recovered? I was flabbergasted during a [...]

An Honest Conversation About Online Book Marketing by Dee Stewart

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Every day I spend a significant amount of my work day online. If not creating a client’s mar-comm materials, networking with my contacts, or researching & obtaining more pr opportunities, I’m analyzing my deliverables. What tangible milestones can I bring back to my clients that shows that we are moving steps forward on our book marketing [...]

How to Survive and Thrive as a Literary Entrepreneur in a Down Economy by Dr. Maxine Thompson

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We continue our e-book reading challenge with the writing/business guide, How to Survive and Thrive as a Literary Entrepreneur in a Down Economy by Dr. Maxine Thompson.  We are also pleased to announce that starting later this month, she will be joining us as a regular columnist, so definitely stay tuned as she shares more [...]

Swagga Jackers Beware by Dana Pittman

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Whoever said imitation is the greatest form of flattery lied. Or they haven’t been on the receiving end of someone listening to your plans and ideas, in confidence, and using them for their own, personal gain. A recent experience had me livid. I wanted to jump through the computer and practice my best old school [...]

Great Expectations by Katrina Spencer

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In a society of, “I want it now,” it can be hard to develop patience. Patience for writers is like ink to a pen—you can’t survive in this business without it. As a new author, it can be hard to be patient as you’re building your audience.  You go to a bookstore and pick up [...]

The Author Press Kit by Yolanda M. Johnson-Bryant

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The Author Press Kit by Yolanda M. Johnson-Bryant Marketing is very importing to an author, so it goes without saying that every author should have a professional press kit in their possession. Obtaining and building a press kit is not that difficult, but can range anywhere from low priced to high priced. If you are [...]

Selling Out or Making a Sell (Part 2) by Dyanne Davis

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This week, we continue with Part 2 of Dyanne Davis’ article, Selling Out or Making a Sell. Be sure to check out Part 1 of Selling Out or Making a Sell if you haven’t already and definitely share your thoughts! Part 2 – Selling Out or Making a Sell by Dyanne Davis Let’s move it [...]

Selling Out or Making a Sell (Part 1) by Dyanne Davis

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Happy New Year, everyone!  I hope you had a really wonderful holiday. Here’s to the best possible year for all of us! This article is about the little concessions that most writers make to have that contract that we all crave—to see their work in print.  How do we as writers view the choices we [...]