Author Etiquette – Over the past few months, I’ve seen an increase in complaints from seasoned authors about poor author etiquette. Here’s a recap for newer authors who may not be aware of what is and is not acceptable etiquette in the book world. These are in random order. 1) Do not PM another author…
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What’s The Great Website Not Enough Authors Are Taking Advantage Of?
I joined AllAuthor.com over two years ago, and I absolutely love it. But in my opinion, not enough authors are taking advantage of all they have to offer. I was asked to give a rundown of its features in a private Facebook group today, and after I was done, I thought it would be good…
Branding… What is it? by Guest Author Ava K. Michaels
Today’s guest author is Ava K. Michaels! (Reposted from www.akmichaels.com) Branding… what is it? Well, branding isn’t just your logo or banner etc, it’s a whole package affair and I hope to give you a wee insight. So, branding is something which is solid and consistent and not just visually but across the board. Branding…
Scary Glimpse Into Writer Brain
Today’s guest author is Patricia McLinn, giving you a scary, yet amusing glimpse into how a writer’s mind works! (Reposted from www.patriciamclinn.com, 2015) So Friday, I was working away when I hit a bump. So here’s a look at one instance what happens with the writer brain hits a bump: 1:55 p.m. – Wrote the…
Open Letter to U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee: Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet
Samantha A. Cole June 27, 2019 U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee: Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Committee Hearing Room 2141 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Jerrold Nadler and Committee Members: Since 2015, I have been a self-published author, writing under the pen name Samantha A. Cole. I currently…
Come On In! The Water’s Cold! (Writing is a bat crap crazy business.)
Today’s guest author is Pauline Baird Jones! Check out what she has to say about this “bat crap crazy business”! (Reposted from www.paulinebjones.com) Years ago, when my son was a home-schooling high school student, he asked if he could research my writing business so he could understand how a business works. He came back a…
Google Play Glitch! Check Your Listings!
While most of my books are in KU, I do have a few on the wide sites. Yesterday I received a notice from Google Play that my monthly royalties had been deposited in my account, so I signed in to see what the amount was. The first thing I noticed was I had more books…
No More Rereading by Guest Author Chris Genovese!
Sometimes life gets in the way; sometimes I don’t come across a topic to write about that hasn’t been hacked to death elsewhere. So when I get a chance to hand over the reins to another author who has good advice, I’m happy to share it. Today’s guest author is Chris Genovese. Click on his…
Let Your Readers Interact with Your Characters in Your Facebook Group!
The readers in my Facebook group love when my characters, Ian “Boss-man” Sawyer, T. Carter, and Mistress China, stop in to chat with them. They love Ian’s sarcasm, Carter’s playfulness, and Mistress China’s protective nature. How do my readers interact with them? It’s very easy! Author Ellie Masters gave me the idea for making FB…
How to Get Your Author Profile Back If Facebook is Ghosting You
Many authors use their pen names on their Facebook profile, which puts them at risk for being reported as having a fake account or impersonating someone else. This has happened to me several times (thanks to a twatwaffle who has nothing better to do than to report others) and a few of my author friends….