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"A writer, on the other hand, chooses written words, and chooses them not just for mechanical and practical reasons, but for (or also for) esthetic and artistic purposes. Writers want to write, rather than have to write. In presenting an idea, the medium they intend for it to be in is the written word." ~ John Scalzi

Writer, Professional, Good

Novel Idea with ebooks

2012-02-04T14:54:00.003-06:00

A novel idea makes millions

Good for the Book Industry

2012-02-03T23:20:00.000-06:00

Will Amazon.com Stores Be Good for the Book Industry?

Point of View Shifts

2012-02-02T20:30:00.000-06:00

Point of View Shifts in Writing: Proceed with Caution

Tips for Writers Using Social Media

2012-02-02T15:03:00.000-06:00

10 Pro Tips for Writers Using Social Media

Where To Find Inspiration

2012-02-01T19:26:00.005-06:00

Where To Find Inspiration When The World Tells You To Give Up

Reasons You Need a Blog

2012-02-01T19:25:00.003-06:00

The Top 10 Reasons You Need a Blog

Blocked, now what?

2012-02-01T19:24:00.000-06:00

Writer’s Block, Now What?

Book trailer creation

2012-01-31T19:38:00.002-06:00

Creating a Book Trailer

Tips for writers

2012-01-31T19:37:00.005-06:00

Tips for Aspiring WritersRead as much as possibleExperiment with free writing

Ask an Agent

2012-01-31T19:36:00.002-06:00

Questions to ask an Agent ~ Chip MacGregor

Examples of Digital Storytelling

2012-01-31T19:34:00.001-06:00

4 Inspiring Examples of Digital Storytelling

Ambiance

2012-01-31T19:24:00.000-06:00

Ambiance for Writers

Avoid Clichés in Writing

2012-01-31T15:04:00.000-06:00

10 Tips to Avoid Clichés in Writing

A TV Company Can Make Better E-Books?

2012-01-31T11:30:00.000-06:00

NBC Publishing Wants To Prove A TV Company Can Make Better E-Books

Strategies for Selling Books on Amazon

2012-01-30T19:40:00.000-06:00

John Locke Shares His Strategies for Selling a Million Books on Amazon

Goodreads Gave Up on Amazon

2012-01-30T19:39:00.000-06:00

Why Goodreads Gave Up on Amazon

How Positive Thinking Can Improve Your

2012-01-28T15:34:00.000-06:00

How Positive Thinking Can Improve Your Focus and Creativity [Mind Hacks]

Ideas Out of Your Head and On Paper

2012-01-28T15:19:00.003-06:00

Get Your Ideas Out of Your Head and On Paper to Actually Make Progress Towards Your Goals [Productivity]

What the World’s Bestsellers Do Differently

2012-01-27T15:40:00.000-06:00

What the World’s Bestsellers Do Differently Than Everyone Else

Avoid these Attitudes Toward Publishing

2012-01-27T15:14:00.000-06:00

5 Attitudes Toward Publishing You Should Avoid

Solution to writer's block right in front of you

2012-01-26T15:39:00.000-06:00

The solution to writer's block may be right in front of you

Guide to Making a Book Trailer

2012-01-26T15:18:00.000-06:00

DIY: Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Book Trailer

Blogging Platforms

2012-01-24T15:41:00.000-06:00

Which Blogging Platform Should I Use? [Ask Lifehacker]

Writers Can Stop Being Scared

2012-01-24T15:36:00.000-06:00

How Writers Can Stop Being Scared of Their Own Voices

Find Original Ideas

2012-01-24T15:34:00.000-06:00

How To Find Original Ideas When You Have None

Book Marketing Tips

2012-01-23T15:16:00.000-06:00

Best of the Web Book Marketing Tips for the Week of January 23, 2012

Social Networks for Writers

2012-01-23T15:12:00.000-06:00

10 Inspiring Social Networks for Writers

Overcome these Writing Challenges

2012-01-21T15:15:00.000-06:00

7 Writing Challenges You Can Overcome ~ Heidi Cohen

Apple iBooks

2012-01-19T22:19:00.001-06:00

Apple iBooks Author App Lets You Make Your Own Books, for Free

Apple debuts free e-book publishing app

How iBooks Author Stacks Up to the Competition [CHART]

iBooks Author Books Can Only Be Sold Through iBookstore

iBooks Author sees 600,000 initial downloads, 3 million for iTunes U app

Take a Creative Writing Course?

2012-01-18T20:30:00.000-06:00

Should You Take a Creative Writing Course?

Time Of The Day To Blog

2012-01-18T20:07:00.002-06:00

When Is The Best Time Of The Day To Blog?

More Time for Blogging

2012-01-18T20:04:00.004-06:00

How to Find More Time for Blogging

A story is...

2012-01-18T19:47:00.002-06:00

"A story is a living and breathing thing. Let it lead you by the nose as much as you lead it by the nose."~ L. Child

Book Contract

2012-01-17T20:30:00.000-06:00

How is money paid on a book contract? ~ Chip MacGregor

Strategizing Your Writing Career

2012-01-17T19:58:00.003-06:00

Organizing: Strategizing Your Writing Career

Pinterest for Book Publicity

2012-01-17T15:13:00.000-06:00

3 Ways to Use Pinterest for Book Publicity

Tips for a Successful Book Launch

2012-01-14T17:00:00.000-06:00

10 Tips for a Successful Book Launch

Unexpected Perks of Blogging

2012-01-14T16:30:00.000-06:00

31 Unexpected Perks of Blogging You’ll Never Want to Give Up

Sell More Books PDF format

2012-01-14T16:00:00.000-06:00

Protected: 52 Ways to Sell More Books PDF format

How to Prevent Your Passion from Blowing Up

2012-01-14T15:30:00.000-06:00

How to Prevent Your Passion from Blowing Up in Your Face

Writing Habits

2012-01-14T15:00:00.000-06:00

How I Write ~ Phil Cooke

Be More With Less - On Writing

2012-01-14T14:39:00.001-06:00

On Writing

How Not to Write Fiction

2012-01-14T14:32:00.004-06:00

How Not to Write Fiction: 3 Big Mistakes To Avoid

Creative Time of Day

2012-01-12T23:30:00.000-06:00

What’s Your Most Creative Time of Day? ~ Phil Cooke

Amazon Lending Library

2012-01-12T23:00:00.000-06:00

Top 10 Self-Published Writers Make 449% More Money Through Amazon Lending Library

More Advice on Writing

2012-01-12T22:30:00.000-06:00

More of "The Best Advice on Writing" ~ Chip MacGregor

Productivity Tips

2012-01-12T22:27:00.000-06:00

Five Productivity Tips ~ Writer Unboxed

Be a Better Writer & Get a Book Deal

2012-01-12T22:00:00.000-06:00

How to Be a Better Writer & Get a Book Deal Without Trying (with Jeff Goins)

Tweeting Writers

2012-01-12T21:51:00.000-06:00

Why Writers Should Tweet

Kindle Direct Publishing Authors

2012-01-12T21:36:00.005-06:00

Amazon Boosts Payouts To Kindle Direct Publishing Authors

Hemingway quote

2012-01-12T18:43:00.000-06:00

‎"All good books are truer than if they had really happened and after you're finished reading one you feel like it happened to you and it all belongs to you; the good and the bad, the ecstasy, the remorse, and sorrow, the people and places and how the weather was."
~ E. Hemingway.

Guest Blog by Tosca Lee

2012-01-10T18:59:00.000-06:00

The Perils of Social Media ~ Guest Blog by Tosca Lee

Reboot Your Writing Routine

2012-01-10T18:47:00.004-06:00

6 Simple Ways to Reboot Your Writing Routine ~ Writers Digest

Angels & Devils in your ear

2012-01-06T19:00:00.003-06:00

"Being an author is having angels whisper in your ear - and devils, too."
~ Terri Guillemets

Writers block tip

2012-01-05T21:38:00.004-06:00

Writers Block? Try this Quick Tip

Marketing Plan?

2012-01-05T21:37:00.000-06:00

Do You Have a Marketing Plan?

Bring Your Writing into 2012

2012-01-04T21:49:00.004-06:00

Five Things to do to Bring Your Writing into 2012

From Blogger to Book Author

2012-01-03T19:56:00.004-06:00

From Blogger to Book Author: The 4-Step Guide

How One Author Found Success

2012-01-03T19:55:00.002-06:00

How One Author Found Success With Digital Books

Role of Editors

2012-01-02T15:08:00.000-06:00

The Role of Editors: A Writer’s Viewpoint

Supercharge Your Creative Brain

2012-01-02T15:06:00.000-06:00

Supercharge Your Creative Brain by Rebooting Your Morning Routine [Creativity]

Writing Fascinating Characters

2012-01-02T12:44:00.005-06:00

What a painter can teach you about writing fascinating characters

Writing Style

2011-12-27T16:12:00.002-06:00

Your Writing has Style - So Use a Style Sheet!

Idea Bucket

2011-12-26T11:08:00.000-06:00

~ SEO Best Tips

Finding the Time to Write, Market, Promote, and

2011-12-26T11:06:00.002-06:00

The Secret to Finding the Time to Write, Market, Promote, and Still Have a Life

750 Words

2011-12-21T21:23:00.001-06:00

Hello, welcome to a little thing called 750 Words

Books Based On Your Past Preferences

2011-12-21T21:11:00.003-06:00

BookLamp Will Recommend Books Based On Your Past Preferences

Become a Better Writer in 2012

2011-12-20T18:35:00.001-06:00

5 Ways to Become a Better Writer in 2012

Predictions for Book Publishing in 2012

2011-12-19T22:57:00.001-06:00

Ten Bold Predictions for Book Publishing in 2012

Writing Without Stress

2011-12-13T21:07:00.002-06:00

7 Keys to Writing Without Stress

1. Be realistic but don't default to sacrificing your writing.
2: Treat your writing sessions the way you treat doctor's appointments.
3. Be prepared.
4. Take a two-minute break before you start your writing session.
5. Allow no interruptions.
6. Keep moving forward.
7. Write on faith.