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Dig Up and Rebuild Your Writer Platform

February 1, 2012 by Monica Valentinelli Leave a Comment
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The theory behind having a writer platform is that it allows you, as an author, to present yourself in a cohesive way to your readers. You’re the scientist who pens science fiction. You’re the musician who wrote a story about a group of bards. You’re the indie author who also doles out writing advice. Then, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Marketing, Writing Business Tagged: book marketing, platform, writer platforms

You Can’t Sell a Book by its Cover, or Can You?

October 12, 2011 by Lori Devoti 13 Comments

A year ago I decided to start self-publishing. It was a slow start, but like many other self-pubbed authors,  the holiday season (December 2010 and January 2011) were very kind to me. I was excited. I told my writer friends. Some shared my enthusiasm some didn’t. Many who weren’t previously published by New York poo … [Read more…]

Posted in: Indie Publishing, Writing Business Tagged: book cover, effective book cover, indie publishing, platform, self-publishing

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