Instagram is a visual social media platform for twenty-somethings and teenagers, right? Is there any reason to join as a writer? The answer is yes! Instagram…
Many fiction writers resist the task of building our author brand and platform. It can feel confusing, overwhelming, or even disingenuous. Good writing should speak for…
You don’t have anything published yet, but you’ve heard that building an author platform is important. What does this mean and how should you begin? In…
You only get one chance to make a first impression. It’s a cliche, but it’s true. If you’re a brand-new author, you might be wondering what…
No matter how you publish your book, you need a promotional strategy. Indies take this for granted, but even if you have a big publishing house…
No matter what you write — and even if you’re not a writer at all — you should know how to craft concise and approachable non-fiction.…
As writer’s, we’re entering a space where art and industry intersect. Some days we’re hiding in a coffee shop, our minds immersed in an imaginary world.…
The concept of an author brand is hardly new. Before the internet, writers still maintained snail-mail-based fan clubs and newsletters. They made the television and radio…
If you want your writing to reach a lot of readers, you have to know who those readers are. Not a vague demographic description, either. You…
If you’ve got a book—or anything, really—to sell, you know you need social media. (Groan. I know.) While you might be more familiar with Facebook or…