Tag: novel author
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Marketing is its own full-time job
Marketing a book takes time, energy and yes, a lot of money. And most indie authors like myself aren’t exactly rolling in cash. So it takes even longer to build up the budget needed to get that book noticed.
Elaina Lyons
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Is it the journey or the destination?
I’ve been frustrated lately. I’m not the most patient person on the planet. I like seeing results, and I like seeing them immediately. I don’t like waiting for anything. And, needless to say, that can be a problem, especially in a field like writing.
Elaina Lyons
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That first bad review
Well, it finally happened: I got my first-ever bad review on Amazon. And boy did it sting.
Elaina Lyons
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Writer’s block: Fighting the blank page
Regardless of how your mind operates, remember that writer’s block happens to all of us. Creativity isn’t an endless tap, capable of being turned off and on at will. It has to be nurtured, cared for and appreciated. So be kind to yourself and kind to your overworked brain. Sometimes, even our minds need a…
Elaina Lyons
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