tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202309129341460802024-03-13T11:47:37.316-07:00Writers' SecretsBlog by Zhana, author of Write Your Book in Two Days and Success Strategies for Black People. Information and tips for writers and authors to help you to write and publish your work.Zhana21http://www.blogger.com/profile/01493863144605527837noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320230912934146080.post-13022095429934026972022-01-21T05:04:00.002-08:002024-01-06T09:50:14.796-08:00235 Ebook Listing and Review Websites <p><a href="http://bookmarketingbestsellers.com/101-ebook-listing-and-book-review-websites/" target="_blank"></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDwA72pGvg_sObl9bnYT94Aq9I8-R8LMTrEJ2g6id3UDc5OZ9XFEE24_iyC0Og-jQzLGwChvcysNiyvNpu1MUjPqXbvuUXUi9_cQ-1pjd5vgBTg8O9VtI3TCKLIhTZ9mVgTJ8j1ejMVI_NYgyFawKeTZ5S8vpHS_sf74NDY5mR1EO7odFrD7BQLbDy7w=s1000" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="1000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDwA72pGvg_sObl9bnYT94Aq9I8-R8LMTrEJ2g6id3UDc5OZ9XFEE24_iyC0Og-jQzLGwChvcysNiyvNpu1MUjPqXbvuUXUi9_cQ-1pjd5vgBTg8O9VtI3TCKLIhTZ9mVgTJ8j1ejMVI_NYgyFawKeTZ5S8vpHS_sf74NDY5mR1EO7odFrD7BQLbDy7w=s320" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://bookmarketingbestsellers.com/101-ebook-listing-and-book-review-websites/" target="_blank">This list of 235 Ebook Listing and Review Websites</a> is very out of date, but some of the sites are still live. Have you used any of them? If so, what results did you get? <p></p><p><a href="https://booklife.com/" target="_blank">BookLife</a>, a site owned by Publishers' Weekly, looks very interesting. It has lots of features, like <a href="https://booklife.com/market/advertising/market/advertising/02/13/2017/diy-twitter-ads-for-indie-authors.html" target="_blank">this article on DIY Twitter ads for Indie Authors</a>. And it lists lots of service providers for authors and publishers. <br /></p><p>Have you used this site? If so, please post about your experience below. </p><p>What site(s) do you recommend? Please comment below and please share this blog post. Thanks! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Zhana21http://www.blogger.com/profile/01493863144605527837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320230912934146080.post-85492260104894728442021-11-15T06:37:00.002-08:002021-11-25T09:12:25.706-08:00Publishers Currently Seeking Submissions<p><span data-offset-key="7pce8-0-0"><span data-text="true"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FfU8AC0WMOQ/YZJvZdM3HJI/AAAAAAAAELs/JMtDhE_hcjAlcLJeqxPybaJKM3sUGzSzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/Do%2BYou%2BHave%2Ba%2BStory%2Bto%2BTell%2Babout%2BSummer.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FfU8AC0WMOQ/YZJvZdM3HJI/AAAAAAAAELs/JMtDhE_hcjAlcLJeqxPybaJKM3sUGzSzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Do%2BYou%2BHave%2Ba%2BStory%2Bto%2BTell%2Babout%2BSummer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><p></p><p><span data-offset-key="7pce8-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-family: arial;">I </span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span data-offset-key="7pce8-1-0"><span data-text="true">have</span></span><span data-offset-key="7pce8-2-0"><span data-text="true"> just discovered this list of publishers who are accepting submissions now. Check it out: <a href="https://authorspublish.com/#optin" target="_blank">Authors Publish</a>. <br /></span></span></span></p><div data-contents="true"><div class="bi6gxh9e" data-block="true" data-editor="a9p44" data-offset-key="cekc1-0-0"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="bp3kn-0-0"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span data-offset-key="bp3kn-0-0"><span data-text="true">Plus Camberwell Scribes are looking for short stories for a forthcoming anthology on the theme of "Summer". Please <a href="https://www.meetup.com/WriteTogether/events/nwctqsyccqbqb/" target="_blank">message us here</a> if you would like to submit a story, or for more information.</span></span></span></div></div><div class="bi6gxh9e" data-block="true" data-editor="a9p44" data-offset-key="9rcga-0-0"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="9rcga-0-0"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span data-offset-key="9rcga-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="9rcga-0-0"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span data-offset-key="9rcga-0-0"><span data-text="true">And <a href="https://writers-secrets.blogspot.com/2021/05/where-to-submit-short-stories.html" target="_blank">go here for more places to submit your short stories</a>. </span></span></span></div></div><div class="bi6gxh9e" data-block="true" data-editor="a9p44" data-offset-key="fd7qq-0-0"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="fd7qq-0-0"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span class="py34i1dx"><span data-offset-key="fd7qq-0-0"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="fd7qq-0-0"><span class="py34i1dx"><span data-offset-key="fd7qq-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-family: arial;">What are your favourite places to submit short stories? Please comment below and please share. </span><br /></span></span></span></div></div></div>Zhana21http://www.blogger.com/profile/01493863144605527837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320230912934146080.post-67722534461358426052021-09-20T11:24:00.000-07:002021-09-20T11:24:35.611-07:0021 Awesome Book Marketing Promotions and Predictions for 2021<p style="text-align: left;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L4Bk2fwtUl4/YUjJ0tRvs3I/AAAAAAAAEE8/wRoRpnZfw9ALjsezNg07QXXR0iZGA4C-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/21%2BAwesome%2BBook%2BMarketing%2BPredictions%2Band%2BPromotions%2Bfor%2B2021.png" imageanchor="1"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E7zkveRfBmM/YUjLFWpjp5I/AAAAAAAAEFE/si4AebfZoLw5ebQclPsTSdcw1YQhKfPZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/21%2BAwesome%2BBook%2BMarketing%2BPredictions%2Band%2BPromotions%2Bfor%2B2021.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="640" height="250" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E7zkveRfBmM/YUjLFWpjp5I/AAAAAAAAEFE/si4AebfZoLw5ebQclPsTSdcw1YQhKfPZwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h250/21%2BAwesome%2BBook%2BMarketing%2BPredictions%2Band%2BPromotions%2Bfor%2B2021.png" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As 2021 is coming to an end, it will be interesting to check out these marketing promotions and predictions. </span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I want to know your thoughts: How many of these predictions have come true? And which of these methods have you used? Have you held, or attended, more Meetup events? More online events? More school events? What other changes have you seen? <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Are you seeing a lot more competition now? </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Please leave your comments below. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Also, want to know how Alinka can help you to become a bestselling author on the U.S.A. Today bestseller list? <a href="https://writers-secrets.blogspot.com/2021/08/10-free-things-you-can-do-to-promote.html" target="_blank">Go here to download my FREE ebook, <i>Book Marketing Genius</i></a>, and read my interview with Alinka. Then <a href="https://www.fiverr.com/zhana21/help-you-conquer-creative-blocks-and-move-towards-your-breakthrough" target="_blank">contact me here</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Alinka's books have made the U.S.A. Today bestseller list over and over again. She has been featured in Forbes. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">See also: <a href="https://writers-secrets.blogspot.com/2021/08/10-free-things-you-can-do-to-promote.html" target="_blank">10 Free Things You Can Do to Promote Your Books</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">For self-published authors, getting book reviews is essential for success. I have lots of material about how to get reviews for your books. <a href="https://writers-secrets.blogspot.com/2021/08/10-free-things-you-can-do-to-promote.html" target="_blank"><i>Book Marketing Genius</i></a> can help you with this. See also: <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://writers-secrets.blogspot.com/2021/08/how-to-make-most-of-your-book-reviews.html" target="_blank">How to Make the Most of Your Book Reviews, by Ingram Spark</a>; </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://writers-secrets.blogspot.com/2019/09/how-to-get-1000-book-reviews.html" target="_blank">How to Get 1,000+ Book Reviews</a>; </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">and more. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Please leave your comments below and please share. Thanks. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Zhana21http://www.blogger.com/profile/01493863144605527837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320230912934146080.post-69311164378737273052021-08-24T01:30:00.004-07:002021-08-24T01:30:00.189-07:0010 Free Things You Can Do to Promote Your Books <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eLUujd_0j1w/YSOpm6-wJ-I/AAAAAAAAEDQ/n2MqRRJHqogFkPWb4ImQUL_LRXxqO8FGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s300/John%2BKremer.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="223" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eLUujd_0j1w/YSOpm6-wJ-I/AAAAAAAAEDQ/n2MqRRJHqogFkPWb4ImQUL_LRXxqO8FGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/John%2BKremer.jpg" width="223" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">John Kremer<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Check out this great post from book marketing genius John Kremer, <a href="https://bookmarketingbestsellers.com/10-free-things-you-can-do-to-promote-your-books/" target="_blank">10 Free Things You Can Do to Promote Your Books</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">What I like about all of John's tips is that they are practical and you can implement them immediately. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Plus, want to become a U.S.A. Today bestselling author? Alinka has done so over and over again, and can help you to do it too! She has been featured in Forbes and shared some of her tips with me. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">For my interviews with John and Alinka, <a href="https://zhana21.e-junkie.com/product/1543878/Book-Marketing-Genius" target="_blank">go here to download my FREE ebook, <i>Book Marketing Genius</i></a>. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Want more information? <a href="http://fiverr.com/zhana21/help-you-eliminate-your-blocks-to-receiving-abundance" target="_blank">Go here to contact me for a FREE consultation</a>. </span></p><p> </p><p><br /></p>Zhana21http://www.blogger.com/profile/01493863144605527837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320230912934146080.post-12159778930954065842021-08-19T06:01:00.001-07:002021-08-19T10:18:01.828-07:00How to Make the Most of Your Book Reviews, by Ingram Spark<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Ingram Spark, who offer many self-publishing resources including printing and distribution, have raised some points about making the most of your book reviews, including: </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><p style="padding-left: 40px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RCNRn3eHQoE/YR5Vinbl1sI/AAAAAAAAECw/A6jCJM1UA3w9tBOmUUne0qt_UrlV02VzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1000/How%2Bto%2BGet%2BReviews.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="1000" height="258" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RCNRn3eHQoE/YR5Vinbl1sI/AAAAAAAAECw/A6jCJM1UA3w9tBOmUUne0qt_UrlV02VzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/How%2Bto%2BGet%2BReviews.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />1. Add Excerpts from Rave Reviews to Your Book Cover</span><p></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">2. Include Book Reviews on Your Author Website</span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">3. Use Book Reviews on Social Media</span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">4. Include Book Reviews in Press Releases</span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">5. Use Reviews on Marketing Materials</span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">6. Use Book Reviews to Get More Reviews</span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">7. Use Reviews to Approach Booksellers and Librarians</span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">8. Include Book Reviews on Amazon and Barnes and Noble</span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">9. Add Reviews to Your Book Metadata</span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">10. Use Reviews to Boost Your Confidence</span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">11. Use Reviews to Improve Your Work.</span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"> They go through these in more detail at: <a href="https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/book-review-checklist-what-to-do-before-submitting-for-review" target="_blank">How to Get Book Reviews for Your Self-Published Book</a>. </span><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">See also: </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://writers-secrets.blogspot.com/2020/02/how-to-sell-your-first-book-not-just.html" target="_blank">How to Sell Your First Book (Not Just for Newbies</a>); </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://writers-secrets.blogspot.com/2019/09/how-to-get-1000-book-reviews.html" target="_blank">How to Get 1,000+ Book Reviews</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">What is your best strategy for getting book reviews? Please post below and please share this link. Thanks. </span></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Zhana21http://www.blogger.com/profile/01493863144605527837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320230912934146080.post-29253217784536457042021-08-10T05:16:00.000-07:002021-08-10T05:16:02.743-07:00 How I Get Tons of Amazon Reviews Without Breaking Amazon's Terms of Service<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/os7JWLK_PGU" width="320" youtube-src-id="os7JWLK_PGU"></iframe></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This video explains great, strategic ways to get reviews on Amazon, while staying within the Amazon terms of service. He also talks about other ways to increase your sales. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Have you used this method? Or do you plan to use it? Please comment below. Thanks. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Plus <a href="https://writers-secrets.blogspot.com/2020/10/book-marketing-power-of-podcasts.html" target="_blank">what's the fastest way to increase your sales</a>? </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p><br /></p>Zhana21http://www.blogger.com/profile/01493863144605527837noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320230912934146080.post-60147906754559702932021-07-14T07:30:00.001-07:002021-07-14T07:30:37.021-07:00How to “Write to Market” (Plotting and Tropes) - Derek Murphy<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OHSoCUA5sYE" width="320" youtube-src-id="OHSoCUA5sYE"></iframe></div><br />In <a href="https://www.creativindie.com/how-to-write-to-market-plotting-and-tropes/" target="_blank">this blog post</a>, Derek Murphy talks about the importance of being able to "write to market" in order to be sure you books will sell. <p></p><p>He says: "Writing to market is about satisfying readers, and making sure they read
till the very end, so getting the conclusion right is critical". </p><p>Meanwhile, <a href="https://writers-secrets.blogspot.com/2021/07/hilary-mantel-on-how-to-learn-to-trust.html" target="_blank">Hilary Mantel talks about whether to write for your audience or for yourself</a>. </p><p>What do you think: write for your audience or for yourself? Please comment/share. Thanks. </p><p>On another note, we are looking for short stories for a forthcoming anthology.. Please <a href="https://www.meetup.com/WriteTogether/events/lrmtjsycclblb/" target="_blank">message us on this site</a> if you would like more information or to submit your story. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Zhana21http://www.blogger.com/profile/01493863144605527837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320230912934146080.post-46196514606025905132021-07-05T04:04:00.000-07:002021-07-05T04:04:23.592-07:00Hilary Mantel on How to Learn to Trust Yourself as a Writer<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DIgFoBWLMSw/YOLk07-RFQI/AAAAAAAAD_g/z5YNMnL1PQsy2gY0TM_08yX5R1EdWk0CgCLcBGAsYHQ/s259/Hilary%2BMantel%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="259" data-original-width="194" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DIgFoBWLMSw/YOLk07-RFQI/AAAAAAAAD_g/z5YNMnL1PQsy2gY0TM_08yX5R1EdWk0CgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/Hilary%2BMantel%2B2.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hilary Mantel<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;">Hilary Mantel, author of <i>Wolf Hall</i> and <i>Bring up the Bodies</i>, gives loads of great advice in <a href="https://lithub.com/hilary-mantel-on-how-writers-learn-to-trust-themselves/" target="_blank">this article</a>. </span><p><span style="font-family: arial;">She reflects on: <br /></span></p><div style="margin-left: 200px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> - how to read or re-read your own work <span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></div><div style="margin-left: 200px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> - what to do if you can’t bear to; </span>
<br /> - how to make the most of your time; <br /> - whether to write for your audience or for yourself; </span></div><div style="margin-left: 200px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">and more. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://lithub.com/hilary-mantel-on-how-writers-learn-to-trust-themselves/" target="_blank">Go here to read this article</a>. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">For more on how to develop, and market, your book, <a href="https://zhana21.e-junkie.com/product/1543878/Book-Marketing-Genius" target="_blank">go here to download my FREE ebook, </a><i><a href="https://zhana21.e-junkie.com/product/1543878/Book-Marketing-Genius" target="_blank">Book Marketing Genius</a>. </i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><i> </i></span></p><p><i> </i><br /></p>Zhana21http://www.blogger.com/profile/01493863144605527837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320230912934146080.post-39897395594456102982021-06-16T01:30:00.007-07:002021-06-16T11:10:06.022-07:00Does Publishing Short Stories Matter?<p><a href="https://medium.com/write-wild/does-publishing-short-stories-matter-dfda68c79d2" target="_blank"></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M1vpDnTulC4/YMjZ7RyMArI/AAAAAAAAD-w/GQ48C1FKEj0Ma5PFbXfmuw-TlTCxa_iTQCLcBGAsYHQ/s308/Writing%2B6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="173" data-original-width="308" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M1vpDnTulC4/YMjZ7RyMArI/AAAAAAAAD-w/GQ48C1FKEj0Ma5PFbXfmuw-TlTCxa_iTQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h225/Writing%2B6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><a href="https://medium.com/write-wild/does-publishing-short-stories-matter-dfda68c79d2" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;">This article</span></a><span style="font-family: arial;"> examines whether short stories are worth writing from a financial/commercial point of view, as well as from a creative/artistic perspective. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">What can short story writing offer in terms of finding one's voice? What can it tell us about the writing process? <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The short story is often considered to be much more challenging to write than a novel. It requires specific discipline. Does the short story matter? Please leave your comments below. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">My writing group is compiling an anthology of short stories on the theme of "Summer". If you would like more details, <a href="https://www.meetup.com/WriteTogether/events/lrmtjsycckbpb/" target="_blank">please contact us via this website</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> See also: </span></p><p style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://writers-secrets.blogspot.com/2021/05/how-to-write-short-story-writing-tips.html" target="_blank">How to Write a Short Story</a> </span></span>
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stories for a forthcoming anthology on the theme of "Summer". If you
would like more information and/or to submit your story, please <a href="https://www.meetup.com/WriteTogether/events/lrmtjsycclblb/" target="_blank">contact us via this website</a>. <br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Zhana21http://www.blogger.com/profile/01493863144605527837noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320230912934146080.post-17751277009970518382021-05-16T17:30:00.016-07:002021-05-16T17:30:00.171-07:0015 Tips for Writing Better Short Stories! | Writing Tips<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fxb8TZbTlZc" width="320" youtube-src-id="Fxb8TZbTlZc"></iframe></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This video is a great follow-up to <a href="https://writers-secrets.blogspot.com/2021/05/how-to-write-short-story-writing-tips.html" target="_blank">How to Write a Short Story</a>. She goes into a lot more detail about how to write a good short story. </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This short video contains loads of tips - things to think about and experiment with. </span>She covers theme, and has unique takes on setting, POV and story structure. And, as she says, there are no rules. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The short story is an art form in itself. It must be concise, precise and to the point. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>We are looking for short stories for a forthcoming anthology on the theme of "Summer". <a href="https://www.meetup.com/WriteTogether/events/xvsbjsycchbdb/" target="_blank">Please contact us here for more information</a> or message me on the same site. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">See also: <a href="https://writers-secrets.blogspot.com/2021/05/where-to-submit-short-stories.html" target="_blank">Where to Submit Short Stories</a>. </span></p><p>What are your best tips for short story writing? Please leave your comments below and share this with your networks. Thanks. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Zhana21http://www.blogger.com/profile/01493863144605527837noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320230912934146080.post-51684560279923346232021-05-08T01:30:00.004-07:002021-05-08T01:30:00.227-07:00How to Write a Short Story | Writing Tips<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q8DellQae18" width="320" youtube-src-id="Q8DellQae18"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I have recently discovered this author, ShaelinWrites, and I am really enjoying her videos. <br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I am a little in awe of people who can describe the process of writing a story, as I struggle with this. She is absolutely right, everything in a short story must be directly relevant to the character and/or the story. No room for any excess weight here. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We are looking for short stories for a forthcoming anthology on the theme of "Summer". <a href="https://www.meetup.com/WriteTogether/events/xvsbjsycchbdb/" target="_blank">Please contact us here for more information</a>. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">See also: <a href="https://writers-secrets.blogspot.com/2021/05/where-to-submit-short-stories.html" target="_blank">Where to Submit Short Stories</a>. </span></p><p>What are your best tips for short story writing? Please leave your comments below and share this with your networks. Thanks. </p><p><br /></p>Zhana21http://www.blogger.com/profile/01493863144605527837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320230912934146080.post-22742395486443756582021-05-03T05:38:00.002-07:002021-07-14T11:49:23.832-07:00Where to Submit Short Stories <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Efdvc2UHjs/YI_ow2Aot9I/AAAAAAAAD7w/teIc4EKvzz8aDsyvF2ClqxRJcJa8OQDlACLcBGAsYHQ/s339/Writing%2B5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="191" data-original-width="339" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Efdvc2UHjs/YI_ow2Aot9I/AAAAAAAAD7w/teIc4EKvzz8aDsyvF2ClqxRJcJa8OQDlACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Writing%2B5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">If you write short stories and are looking for places to submit them, <a href="https://thewritelife.com/where-to-submit-short-stories/" target="_blank">check out this article: Where to Submit Short Stories: 30 Magazines and Websites that Want Your Work</a>. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I think you will enjoy this great resource. I have not vetted this list, so can't give any personal recommendations as to any of the websites or magazines listed here. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In the comments section, readers have listed lots more resources. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I have to declare an interest as my writing group is looking for short stories for a forthcoming anthology on the theme of "Summer". If you would like more information and/or to submit your story, please <a href="https://www.meetup.com/WriteTogether/events/lrmtjsycckbpb/" target="_blank">contact us via this website</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Have you submitted to any of these sites and publications? If so, what was your experience? Please comment below and please share this with your networks. Thanks. . </span><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Zhana21http://www.blogger.com/profile/01493863144605527837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320230912934146080.post-32834255571916451132021-02-04T03:44:00.004-08:002021-02-04T03:44:46.136-08:00Facebook Groups for Writers, Authors and Indy Publishers<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zhrssAIBRkI/YBvdi5zbDMI/AAAAAAAAD0g/aYdclAEmnaICEZiKv0up3KG-kE2c4t18ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/Writing%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="1024" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zhrssAIBRkI/YBvdi5zbDMI/AAAAAAAAD0g/aYdclAEmnaICEZiKv0up3KG-kE2c4t18ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Writing%2B3.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FB Groups for Writers<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;">Facebook can be one of the most effective ways to promote your work, either for free or with paid ads. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I have listed over 40 Facebook groups and pages for writers, authors and readers, and I am constantly added more. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">To download this FREE list, <a href="https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/book-marketing-and-financing" target="_blank">go here to join my group, Book Marketing and Financing</a>. We also have loads of other methods for you to market your book for FREE. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Plus, podcasts are the fastest-growing way to market your books. <a href="https://writers-secrets.blogspot.com/2020/07/podcasts-for-writers-and-authors.html" target="_blank">Go here for my list of podcasts for writers, authors and readers</a>. If your favourite is not listed, please add it. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">See also: "<a href="https://writers-secrets.blogspot.com/2020/10/book-marketing-power-of-podcasts.html" target="_blank">The Power of Podcasts</a>". </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">What is your favourite way to promote your books? Please </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">leave your comments below and please</span> share this with your networks. Thanks. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Zhana21http://www.blogger.com/profile/01493863144605527837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320230912934146080.post-44049421105663201332021-01-18T06:03:00.003-08:002021-01-18T06:03:42.855-08:00This Is Why We Don't Hit Our Goals<div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EdelEHBOy7Y/YAWTPXOyTeI/AAAAAAAADzE/arzwM3c9xXwDjfRxX2G6Iu5qN9WyF38sACLcBGAsYHQ/s1000/goals.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EdelEHBOy7Y/YAWTPXOyTeI/AAAAAAAADzE/arzwM3c9xXwDjfRxX2G6Iu5qN9WyF38sACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h266/goals.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In <a href="https://heatherquisel.com/2017/09/11/dont-hit-goals/" target="_blank">this GREAT article on why we don't reach our goals</a>, Heather Quisel states that there are two kinds of people: </p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Those who set grand, lofty goals; and </li><li>Those who don't set goals out of fear of embarrassment or shame when others see them fail. </li></ol></div><p></p><p>She left out the third category: those of us who beat ourselves up when we fail to reach our targets. <br /></p><p>As a writer, I don't tend to set specific goals. I fall into both categories 1 and 3. I'll think to myself, "I need to work on my novel", or "I need to finish my novel". Perhaps it's because of the vagueness and loftiness of my goal that it becomes unreachable. </p><p>In college, we had a target of writing 1,000 words of our novels/day, 5,000/week. I learned how to produce vast amounts of words, and I reached these targets every week. However, this did not guarantee the quality of my work, and it took a long time for me to regain confidence in my ability to write well - confidence I had had before I had a word count target to meet. Eventually, the words flowed, but I went through searing self-doubt before I reached that stage. <br /></p><p>This article suggests that we set an activity goal, rather than an achievement goal. .This will definitely help with problems two and three: self-criticism and fear of criticism from others. </p><p>I've decided to set myself a minimum goal. Not to finish my novel, just to work on it a little every day, five days a week. (I'm not disclosing the specifics here, but I do have them). </p><p>If you feel anxious about meeting your target, or you are disappointed in yourself and wish you had achieved more in 2020, give yourself a break. Set a minimum activity goal, one that is truly achievable for you, and stick to it. You may surprise yourself by what you achieve! </p><p>What are your goals for this year? What strategies do you use to reach your goals? Please comment below. </p><p><a href="https://transformyourlife-zhana21.blogspot.com/2019/01/how-to-get-results-you-want.html" target="_blank">Go here for my audio on How to Achieve the Results You Want</a>. </p><p>Please share this with your networks. Thanks. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Zhana21http://www.blogger.com/profile/01493863144605527837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320230912934146080.post-49236259814622636122020-10-06T00:30:00.001-07:002020-10-06T00:30:05.461-07:00Book Marketing: The Power of Podcasts<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HvwyXvpMgw4" width="320" youtube-src-id="HvwyXvpMgw4"></iframe></div><br />A podcast can be a great way to promote your books. Podcasts are the fastest-growing way to reach your readers. Check out this highly informative short film from Dave Chilton on how to pitch to podcasts and their producers. <p></p><p>Plus book marketing genius John Kremer has <a href="http://bookmarketingbestsellers.com/the-power-of-podcasts-pitch-them-for-more-exposure/" target="_blank">this excellent article on the Power of Podcasts</a>, with lots more tips on how to pitch to them. </p><p><a href="https://writers-secrets.blogspot.com/2020/07/podcasts-for-writers-and-authors.html" target="_blank">Go here for a list of podcasts for writers, authors and readers</a>. </p><p>For lots more ways to market and promote your books, <a href="https://zhana21.e-junkie.com/product/1543878/Book-Marketing-Genius" target="_blank">go here to download <i>Book Marketing Genius</i></a>. It includes my interview with John Kremer. <br /></p><p>Please share this with your networks and please comment below. Thanks. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Zhana21http://www.blogger.com/profile/01493863144605527837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320230912934146080.post-45210229774284852592020-10-05T01:30:00.064-07:002020-10-05T16:33:04.654-07:00Podcasts for Writers, Authors and Readers <p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ttsiq7NFeYI/X3dVcKp4maI/AAAAAAAADuI/iK12vQggd7gHh7IMlkLszZSW-jFeyq0KQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Joanna%2BPenn%2BNew%2BColor.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1803" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ttsiq7NFeYI/X3dVcKp4maI/AAAAAAAADuI/iK12vQggd7gHh7IMlkLszZSW-jFeyq0KQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Joanna%2BPenn%2BNew%2BColor.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joanna Penn </td></tr></tbody></table><p>What have you been listening to under lockdown? <br />
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One of my favourites is <a href="https://www.thecreativepenn.com/" target="_blank">The Creative Penn with Joanna Penn</a>. This is the one I listen to most frequently. She has great guests on every podcast, including bestselling authors, as well as experts in the publishing and self-publishing industries. Plus she talks about other relevant podcasts. </p><p> What better way to spend your time than listen to other writers talking about their books? Beats writing, dunnit? <br /></p><p></p><p>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/131849.Simon_Mayo_s_Books_Of_The_Year_2019" target="_blank">Go here for Simon Mayo's Books of the Year 2019</a>. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://foxedquarterly.com/category/podcast/" target="_blank">The Slightly Foxed Podcast </a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">As most of the above are very white and middle-class (in the British sense), and are woefully lacking in Black authors among their guests, I was so happy to find: </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.theblackbookpodcast.net/" target="_blank">The Black Book Podcast</a> </span></p><p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've recently come across this guest blog post from Shoshi Herscu, <span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://nesiesplace.com/2019/12/11/guestpost-mass-awakening/" target="_blank">How to Sell Your First Book</a>. In it, she outlines exactly which methods she uses to promote and sell her indy-published book. It is well worth having a look, especially if you write narrative nonfiction. It's not just for first-timers. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In this video, Derek Murphy describes his strategies on how to get reviews, including how to ask for reviews without asking for reviews. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is a great video from Joanna Penn of the Creative Penn podcast and blog on how to get reviews. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's very important to get reviews for your book, especially for indie authors. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">See also: <a href="https://writers-secrets.blogspot.com/2019/09/how-to-get-book-reviews.html" target="_blank">How to Get Book Reviews</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The members of your street team are some of the best people to review your books. <a href="https://zhana21.e-junkie.com/product/1543878/Book-Marketing-Genius" target="_blank">Go here to download my FREE ebook, </a><i><a href="https://zhana21.e-junkie.com/product/1543878/Book-Marketing-Genius" target="_blank">Book Marketing Genius</a>, </i>for more about how to build your street team and get them to review your book. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Who are the best people to review your book? Which members of your audience are most likely to be willing to read and review your book? Check out this film to find out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The members of your street team are some of the best people to review your books. <a href="https://zhana21.e-junkie.com/product/1543878/Book-Marketing-Genius" target="_blank">Go here to download my FREE ebook, </a><i><a href="https://zhana21.e-junkie.com/product/1543878/Book-Marketing-Genius" target="_blank">Book Marketing Genius</a>, </i>for more about how to build your street team and get them to review your book. </span><br />
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Big Short</span></span></i><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
charts the months leading up to the 2008 financial crash – from the
point of view of people who predicted the crash, and profited from
it. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2X5yWVT" target="_blank">Go here to buy it on Amazon.com</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2XvF5HH" target="_blank">Go here to buy it on Amazon.co.uk</a> </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">If
you ever wondered what, exactly, caused the crash, this book makes it
very clear in a way that's both easily understandable and, in fact,
funny. It will put a smile on your face and may even make you laugh
out loud. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The
author, Michael Lewis, manages to make what you may see as a dry
subject engaging and entertaining. He achieves this largely through drawing short but very effective portraits of each character. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>The
Big Short</i> describes</span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">a handful of people in the world of high finance who could see
what was coming. They (probably) weren't psychic, they just paid
attention. Their colleagues and wives (these experts were all male)
thought they were crazy. Nobody wanted to get on board with their
predictions, but, somehow, they managed to find each other, and to
come up with different ways to profit from the situation. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">For
example, Michael Burry </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">auto-enrolled </span></span></span></span>his finance clients in his vehicle. He had created this vehicle specifically in
order to bet against the market. He was paying huge insurance fees
every month but, when he hit, he hit big. He, and all of his
clients, made enough money to keep them and their families for
generations to come. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Have
you ever read a book that's so good you never want it to finish?
That's how I feel about </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">The
Big Short</span></i></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">.
I keep putting it down and picking it back up again a few months
later. As a result, I have read – and enjoyed - some parts over
and over again. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Thus,
I have come to understand, in a certain amount of detail, exactly how
and why the 2008 crash happened. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">It
was a combination of greed, stupidity and </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">hubris</span></i></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
– the belief on the part of those who manipulated the financial
markets that they were right, no matter what. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">As
I said, I never wanted this book to end. But we all know how it
ended. People lost their jobs, people lost their homes, and people –
like you and me – had to endure years of austerity. For example,
government cuts, reductions in services for the elderly and the
disabled and, certainly in the UK, cuts to the health service. And
some financial services had to accept that they were not “too big
to fail”. Meanwhile, the rich continue to get richer. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">If
you want to understand how, read this book. </span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">And
bear in mind, this can all happen again. </span></span></span></span></div>
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