There’s been a lot of discussion in author chat groups recently regarding the flurry of Free and 99¢ e-books available through Amazon Kindle, Smashwords and other e-book retailers. Within the writing community, opinions on the matter appear to be split. Traditionalists argue the low-priced and free e-books are undermining the value of quality books. Meanwhile,… Continue reading What’s with this 99¢ e-book Craze?
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What’s in a name? ~ coming up with the perfect title
Most writers will tell you the one aspect of their craft that causes them the greatest pleasure is that instant when the perfect title presents itself. It's an "Ah-Hah!" moment of grand proportions, as the author rubs his hands together gleefully, checks Google to be sure it isn't already in use, considers such things as… Continue reading What’s in a name? ~ coming up with the perfect title
Turning the page ~ 10 tips for maintaining reader interest
As writers, we know it's vital to keep the reader interested. This is true whether we're constructing a thriller, a poem or a technical document. Without the reader, there is no transaction. There are only words on a page. Given the subjectivity of our art, how can we ensure our work is compelling to our… Continue reading Turning the page ~ 10 tips for maintaining reader interest