Make a Killing on Kindle

Michael Alvear

   I have just published my review of Make a Killing on Kindle by Michael Alvear.  

Alvear explodes a number of myths, and argues that an author does not need a platform in order to successfully sell on Kindle.  

Click here to read my review. 

On the same lens, I have also reviewed How I Sold 1 Milliion Ebooks by John Locke.  He describes how he successfully sells novels on Kindle.  

I have recently learned that he paid people to review his books before publication, which he does not mention in How I Sold 1 Milliion Ebooks.  Still, I think it's worth reading.  

Strange Writing Habits of Male (Mostly) White Authors

Hemingway, Alexandre Dumas, Aaron Sorkin, Dan Brown - each of these eminent authors (and a few more) reveals his unique, special and - let's face it - weird writing habits. 

Do you write lying down?   Truman Capote did. 

Check it out:  Weird Writing Habits of Great Male Authors

Each of us needs to have his or her own special time, place and way of writing.  Find out what works best for you.  For more about this, check out my ebook:  Write Your Book in Two Days. 

Using Visualization to Develop Characters

Bestselling novelist Lisa See has used visualization for many years.

Lisa See's historical novels are characterised by her attention to detail, which brings her characters to life.

In my interview with her about her use of visualization, one thing she explained was how she uses visualization to develop characters and settings, and how she has used it to achieve success as a published author.

Click here to read about the use of visualization as a writer.

See also: The Novels of Lisa See.

The Publishing Revolution

These days, people often ask me what I think the future will hold for writers and publishers.

For more about this, click here for an interview with Adrianne George of Black Women in Europe.

And click here for more interviews.

Plus click here for more about Secrets of the Black Bloggers.

Author Interview with Zhana

I have had the honour of being interviewed by Morgen Bailey on her writing blog.

This interview specifically focuses on me as a writer, and on my writing. Click here to read it.

I trust there is some information there which will support your writing process. Please leave your comments below.

Promote Your Books for the Holidays

If you have followed my work at all, you know I am very passionate about Squidoo. It's a great way to promote your books, events, or business.

If you are not already a member, click here to join Squidoo now.

For more info, see: A Powerful Way to Promote Your Books.

Click here for an article on preparing your lenses for the holidays.

Here's to your success!

George R.R. Martin Sells One Million Kindle eBooks

George R.R. Martin has joined the growing list of authors who have sold more than one million copies of their books on Amazon Kindle.

Click here to read more.

Amanda Hocking is a young author making millions selling her self-published ebooks on Amazon.