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Ideas For Successful Book Signings
I recently read this post from a very successful writer that I know. He’s been on The Porch a few times. Frank Allan Rodgers. He does a lot of his own marketing and he had these suggestions: I don’t schedule … Continue reading
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Tagged amwriting, author, author promotion, book marketing, book signings, Books, Frank Allan Rogers, writing tips
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Writing Tip: Showing Vs. Telling
I love my editor. A published author is NOTHING without a good editor and I’m very lucky to have one in my writing life. I’m working on a few projects, and hope to release the first story in my new … Continue reading
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Tagged amwriting, author, editing, editing tips, kelly abell, writing, writing advice, writing tips
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Graphic Ways to Build Your Brand as an Author
Many authors new to the published scene are astonished at how overwhelming the marketing piece to our industry is. Believe me, I’m still learning! In this blog post, I’m going to post a few tips that are necessary to begin to building … Continue reading
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Tagged amwriting, author, author branding, author promotion, branding, branding tips, kelly abell, marketing, marketing tips, novels, social media, writing, writing better
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How the word “Was” Affects Telling Vs. Showing #amwriting
I must tell you that I am one that constantly wants to improve my craft. I think we are always developing as writers, and when you find a friend that makes you better, you HANG on to that friend! I have … Continue reading
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Tagged amwriting, author, editing, editing tips, Frank Allan Rogers, show vs. tell, Using the word WAS, write better, writing advice, writing tips
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Quality Vs. Quantity In The Self-Publishing World
I read an article in The Huffington Post yesterday that, at first, had me standing up and shouting, “Here! Here!”, then when I’d finished, I was filled with mixed emotions. I’m posting the link so you can read it before … Continue reading
To “CON” or “Not To CON”, That Is The Question #awriting #authors
I’m sitting here recovering after my most successful conference attendance as an author since becoming published. I just got back from Authors After Dark 2o15 in Atlanta, and I’ll tell you it was extremely successful. I met a ton of … Continue reading
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Tagged amreading, amwriting, author, author branding, author promotion, blogging, book signings, Conferences, kelly abell, promotion, writing tips
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Writing Tip – Why is Reading For Pleasure Important to the Craft of Writing #amwriting
I was working on a story the other day and spending some time reflecting when an email came in from a fan. The question asked of me was, “How do you find time to read for pleasure?” I’ll share with … Continue reading
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Tagged amreading, amwriting, author, book ideas, craft, editing, kelly abell, reading, Story ideas, writing, writing tips
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Marketing Effectiveness: What’s Worked For Me #amwriting #bookpromotion
In all the years I’ve been an author and involved in the publishing business, I’ve tried just about every form of marketing. I’ve done online marketing through Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, Google+, Pinterest and more. I’ve done virtual blog tours and … Continue reading
Writing Historical Fiction – Some Tips #amwriting
Good Morning, My current work in progress is my first attempt at writing historical fiction. I must say it is far more complicated and involved than I possibly could have imagined. Recently, I was fortunate enough to participate on a … Continue reading
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