Category Archives: Writing

NaNoWriMo – Is it Impossible to WRIte a NOvel in a MOnth?

Nanowrimo is an international writing effort by authors united with one purpose: individually write and submit a 50,000 word+ novel draft beginning on 1 November and submitting by end of day 30 November. Continue reading

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What To Do With Constructive Criticism

When you get feedback about your writing, share it with your trusted mentor or “inner circle” of fellow writers. Is the criticism or elements of it valid? Continue reading

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Dealing with Negative Press: Stinging Slap of Criticism – or – Everyone Has an Opinion

Critical reviews of your work can be seen in much the same light. Some will like you and be your biggest fans. Continue reading

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Writer’s Platform – What the Heck is that?

Every writer needs a platform…but half the writers out there are not aware of what a platform really is. Essentially a writer’s platform is his or her strengths and passions and the networks used to communicate them. Continue reading

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Writer’s Block – What a Pain! Or is it a Pane?

Everyone deals with writer’s block differently. How do you get past this blip in the writing map? Continue reading

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Book Award for Entrepreneurial Publishers

Announcing the EDGE Awards sponsored by Professional Advancement Seminars and Services (PASS) Publishing Company recognize and promote independently published books and ebooks that change people’s lives and promote the professional. Continue reading

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Publishing as a Marketing Tool

The targeted market message is nothing new to business on or off line. Delivering a consistent unified message is critical in this challenging environment of competing information resources. Leveraging the market requires new methods to attract new clients. Continue reading

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The Nuts and Bolts of Writing – Finding your Book’s Focus and Structure

There are several techniques to find focus. You can begin by identifying a single image, detail or quote that conveys your message or you can list important actions taking place in the work. Continue reading

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Integrated Marketing Strategies – Building and Maintaining Brand Awareness Pt 4

The key to marketing success is learning what people are looking for and where they are looking. Continue reading

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Integrated Marketing Strategies Pt 2 – Building and Maintaining Brand Awareness

Integrated marketing is about building and maintaining brand awareness and identity. Good integrated marketing sends a coordinated series of different but related messages. Continue reading

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