One of the most powerful ways to grow a list for any business person is to give something away. But when you do it, you should have a plan for what comes next. I found this article by Russell Brunson a pretty fascinating look at how he set up a full funnel for giving […]
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Choosing the Right Publishing Keywords
Keywords are tricky, right?…OR are they? This article from Dave Chesson from KindlePreneur.com will help you to not only choose the RIGHT keywords when you publish, but will also help you understand how those keywords work to help your ranking and your sales. That understanding is the key to finally “getting” the whole keyword thing. […]
Fix Your Writing BEFORE You Hire an Editor
As a self-published author, you’re responsible for a lot things on your own that would be taken care of for you if you went the traditional route. That’s good, because it means you have more control, but it also means you have a lot of expenses up front, before you ever earn a dime from […]
Creativity is a Skill – & How to Develop It
I’ve considered myself a creative person all my life – “It’s a gift.” I’ve been told that and believed it for a very long time. But now that I TEACH creativity, I’ve learned a very important fact: creativity can be cultivated, even in those who believe they don’t have the gift. The fact that it […]
Finding Success When You Feel Inadequate
If it sometimes seems like everyone else gets more done than you, you’re NOT alone. I’ve had that feeling for years – since LONG before I became an entrepreneur, in fact. Back when I was raising a baby and working full time and going to college classes, I was barely hanging on with everything that […]
How Well Do You Know Your Characters?
Continuing yesterday’s character discussion, I’d like to share an article that I enjoyed on the subject from the Writer’s Digest Blog. It talks about how even though you may do very in-depth character studies and worksheets, all of that “stuff” doesn’t need to be in your book. Find out why, and answer 10 questions about […]