Eric D. Goodman, a regular contributor to Write and Publish Your Book, is featured in the latest issue of Writers Weekly -- the highest circulation freelance writing ezine in the world.  In his article, "From Hermit to Her...
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In this highly informative and provocative article, Diane Eble shares some of her secrets for getting someone else to pay for publishing your book. That is, you can self-publish for free if you do the right things at the right time! 

You may or may not have heard about the Google Book Search, a sometimes controversial service provided by our friends at that little search engine that can. As a writer is this something you should care about? The answer is a resounding ...
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Creating a book is like building a house. You start with a dream - an idea percolating in the back of your mind. Then you plan, sketching rough ideas on paper. Next comes setting the details. Finally, the day arrives that you hire the bu...
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Our supreme editor, Charity Hogge of Mighty Pen Editing provides timely advice on the use of adverbs in your writing. While some may encourage you to stay away from adverbs, they definitely have their uses. Learn how adverbs can save your novel's ...
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Wouldn't it be wonderful to find yourself on the radio? There you are, broadcast to thousands of people anxiously awaiting your every word, eager to run out and buy your book. Shel Horowitz shares his wisdom on how to make the most of your time on...
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If you can’t get journalists interested in writing about your book, it doesn’t matter how good your book is: It’s going to be hard to find an audience. So how can you pitch your book to journalists to get them interested? Here are some tips on...
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Author Jones reporting for duty.  Author Jones speaks for all writers when Author Jones says you are lazy. Slap. Sometimes the truth stings like a stepped on beehive.  I know who you are; Author Jones is, after all, just like you....
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Many people have a book marketing plan that consists of getting on Oprah. Fat chance. Here's what you really should be doing.  

Fact or Fiction: "The only reason to self-publish is because you can't land a publisher."   In this article, author Peter Bowerman provides ample evidence to prove this statement wrong.

Some people will tell you that email marketing is dead. Nothing could be farther from the truth. All it takes is some good copywriting, the right message, a catchy subject line, and good spam karma.

Are you a self-published author? Then you might consider attending this symposium just for self-published authors and small publishers. It will be on March 25, 2007. 

You and your book designer have created an outstanding design for your interior pages, and now your book is ready for typesetting. The irony of excellent typesetting is that no one will notice it! Your reader will find it smooth traveling from ...
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Michael Masterson is a writer. Why? Because he writes. He's also a multi-millionaire who knows what he's talking about. See what he thinks makes a writer a real writer. 

Thinking of becoming a freelance copywriter? How about writing the copy for your own web site (for your book or business). These seven (really eight) steps will lead you to greater success in marketing a book.  

Have you been itching to write a memoir, or to simply get your "story" down on paper? Whether it's a single life experience or a lifetime of incredible experiences, knowing how to write a personal story is a learned craft. This class is perfect fo...
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You've got a great story to tell. Can you tell it in a way that keeps your audience engaged an interested? Memoir writing is unique and requires a certain skill set many new authors lack. Here are some tips and our recommendation for the ideal cla...
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It’s been awhile – did you miss Author Jones? AJ misses you, too, sweet thang. Now, let’s get to shining some brass tacks. Dr. Jones, as part of a recent contest, read a whole lotta book manuscripts sent in by some fine folks from several of this ...
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Oh, Author Jones… I just don’t have the time to write… Cry me a wading pool, sugar. Sometimes A.J. thinks that if people are what they eat, then a whole lotta you are serving up a steaming bowl of hot spicy excuses. But, Doctor Jones, you say I’m ...
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