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Author: Edie Ramer

Kallypso Masters: How to Get Your Self-Published Books Noticed

July 16, 2012 by Edie Ramer 12 Comments
Writing Groups for Young Adult Writers

I belong to the IndiRomanceInk, a Yahoo group with over 1000 members, some traditionally and indie published; others indie only. If you need advice on anything to do with self-publishing, this is the place to ask. A lot of writers on the group lately have hit milestones: 25,000, 100,000, 10,000 sales, etc. At the same … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, Indie Publishing, Writing Business Tagged: blogs, facebook, Facebook tips, indie authors, indiepub, marketing advice, self-publishing

Michael Zapp: Making Formatting and Publishing Easier

June 18, 2012 by Edie Ramer 6 Comments
eReader

Author Jennifer Estep told me about Michael Zapp early last summer. He converts Word files into epub and Mobi books and only charges $15 for both. At the time I was doing my own conversions, but I kept getting errors on my epub books. I finally decided it was well worth paying Michael the $15. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Indie Publishing Tagged: Apple, ebook formatting, epub, indiepub, indiepublishing, iTunes, Kindle, Legend Maker, Michael A. Stackpole, Michael Zapp, mobi, ZappTek

Wattpad – Wow! Follow up Wattpad’s Writer Partnership Program

May 21, 2012 by Edie Ramer 2 Comments

I received a request for a follow up to my December post on Wattpad’s Writer Partnership Program. I’m so glad that it was asked. I’ve heard GREAT news from two participants and very satisfied news from a third, who’s only had her book up a short time. The first report is from Brittany Geragotelis, aka … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, Indie Publishing, Writing Business Tagged: auction, Brittany Geragotelis, Dale Mayer, Edie Ramer, Maree Anderson, Wattpad, Wattpad's Writer Partnership Program

Must Haves for Authors’ Websites

April 16, 2012 by Edie Ramer 9 Comments

I’m about to redo my website again, and I’ve been looking at a lot of websites for ideas. I’m starting a new series, and I’ve outgrown the format my techie savvy friend, Michelle Diener, and I created almost two years ago. In my current design, there’s no room for all my books, short stories, and even articles … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, Web Design, Writing Business Tagged: Buy Links, must haves for authors' websites, newsletter subscribers, newsletters, reviewers quotes, websites

RT Booklovers Convention Tips & What to Wear

February 20, 2012 by Edie Ramer 6 Comments
Woman Shopping

I’m going to the RT Convention in Chicago this April. I’ve been to several RWA Nationals and to quite a few regional conferences, but this is my first RT. Another friend is going for her first time and asked me what to wear. I sent her question to Liz Kreger, who’s been to the conference … [Read more…]

Posted in: Conferences, Writing Life Tagged: Cynthia Eden, Edie Ramer, Heather Graham, Liz Kreger, Marcia Colette, RT Booklovers Convention, RT parties, what to wear to RT
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