This Week on Books Direct
Here is a list of the articles
you may have missed this week:
"Self-Publishing Tool Kit: A Free Resource For Writers" - Free tips and strategies for
self-publishing writers from Writer's Relief.
"A Map to Get Out of Writer's Block" - Article by NY Book Editors.
If you're a writer, chances are
you've experienced writer's block. Well, now there's a map to help you find
your way out of it
"Book Publishers Scramble to Rewrite Their Future" - Article by Evan Hughes for Wired.
How have the digital
revolution, the rise of Amazon as an online bookseller, and the decline of the
physical bookstore affected traditional publishers?"
"Goodreads – the #1 Choice for Authors" - Article by Doris-Maria Heilmann as guest of The Linden
Chronicles.
Goodreads is an often
under-estimated social network marketing tool. Authors can increase their
discoverability tremendously – and subsequently their book’s success, with all
the tools that Goodreads has to offer.
"How to Format Your Book for Kindle Using Microsoft Word in 6 Easy Steps" - Article by Kristen
Ecktstein for Ultimate Book Coach.
Anyone who’s tried formatting
their eBook themselves will tell you it’s no small feat. If your Kindle book
has bullet points, graphics, tables, block quotes or any other special
formatting issues, this tutorial may not work for you. However, if your eBook
does not contain these formatting issues, here are 6 Easy Steps to turn your
Microsoft Word document into a Kindle book.
"Social Networking: 5 Social Media Tools That Will Make Your Life A Little Easier" - Article by
Web Design Relief.
There’s no denying it: These
days, just having an author website isn’t enough to get you noticed as a
writer. Social media has become a huge part of everyday life. Industry experts
all over the Web constantly tout the benefits of blogging, tweeting, liking,
pinning, stumbling, tumbling… For many writers, social media is one of the most
daunting aspects of launching a successful online author platform. Where do you
even start?
"Can You Make Up Dialogue In Memoirs Or Nonfiction Books?" - Article by Writer's Relief.
Writing dialogue in memoirs or
nonfiction books makes people nervous. And with good reason! Novelists base
their work on fabrications of varying extents; memoirists and writers of
narrative nonfiction have to be prepared to stand behind their every word as
fact. So, if nonfiction is about fact, then what should a writer do about
writing dialogue in nonfiction if he/she doesn’t know or remember exactly what
was said?
"Thoughts on Killing Off a Character" - Article by Sophie Schiller for Indies Unlimited.
Under what circumstances is it
acceptable to kill off a character?
"How Authors Should Work With A Book Publicist" - Article by Brian Feinblum for Book Marketing Buzz
Blog.
The keys to a good publicity
campaign rest in the establishment of a good relationship between the author and
the publicist. Find out how to establish and maintain this relationship.
"Codebreaking for Beginners" - Article by Carol E. Wyer for Indies Unlimited.
The QR Code is a valuable tool
for writers. If you can put a code on your business card, the cover of your
latest book or even your website, savvy iphone users will be able to be
directed immediately to where you want them – where you sell your books.
"89 Book Marketing Ideas That Will Change Your Life" - Article by Caitlin Muir: Writing &
Editing for Author Media.
Fresh out of ideas on how to
help your writing take off? You’re in luck. Caitlin has compiled a list of 89
book marketing ideas that will change your life, build your brand, and sell
your book. There’s something for everyone on the list.
"The First Draft Blues" - Article by Melissa Pearl for Indies Unlimited.
Do you ever suffer from
self-doubt in your writing? How do you overcome it?
"Write it now, part 6: the broad skill that is writing" - Article by M. J. Wright.
Writing encompasses not just
novel writing – and all the genres of it – but also short story writing (a
different skill set), essays, science papers, journalism – feature writing in
particular – non-fiction in its many forms. Even blogging, which is a slight
variant on the feature writing skill set.
"Formula for a Bestselling Young Adult Paranormal Romance" - Article by K. S. Brooks for Indies
Unlimited.
Here it is – the long-awaited
formula for that explosive young adult paranormal romance!
"Amazon Buys Goodreads: The Hidden Impact On An Author’s Book Sales" - Article by Jonathan Gunson
for Bestseller Labs.
The inevitable has finally
happened, but… it’s still something of a shock. What do you think of this 'publishing'
marriage? Great idea? Awful? Do you already use Goodreads? Do you have any tips
for other authors?
