A lot of bookish blogs have posted predictions for 2014. But I’m only making one prediction for the new year: writers will need to start thinking globally. Growth of ebook sales in the US and UK has slowed, but the markets abroad are growing fast. Eoin Purcell wrote in the Irish Times last week: “Ebooks outside of the US […]
The Ebook Market No Author Should Ignore: Think Globally!
One of the biggest changes the e-reader has brought to the publishing industry doesn’t get much cyberink in the online book community. It’s the huge international market that’s opening up now that we don’t have to pay to ship physical books around the world. If, like me, you’ve ever experienced that terrible moment on vacation […]
The Key to Writing Memorable Fiction
by Ruth Harris This week Ruth Harris discusses one of the major elements that separates ho-hum storytelling from bestselling fiction: details. Yes, we know you’re often told to keep details to a minimum, and that’s a good rule, but like the judicious use of seasonings in cooking, choosing the right ones will make the […]
Author Etiquette 101: Do’s and Don’ts for Writers Using Social Media
by Anne R. Allen “Authors behaving badly” tends to be a hot topic on booky forums and blogs these days. A lot of people blame the indie movement, but some of the worst social media behavior I’ve seen comes from Big 5 authors who are following the dictates of their marketing departments. Unfortunately, a […]
