by Bede | Sep 13, 2023 | Book Publishing
I have co-authored several books with different authors over the years. And I am currently working on two more collaborative projects right now. I have found co-authoring a book can be powerful. I first stumbled upon this idea in 2009 when I first met Heather Hart....
by Bede | Sep 11, 2023 | Writing Tips
Being a published author can be a daunting task. We are trained to never put all our eggs in one big uncertain basket, so we take a day job and write in our free time. But that can hinder author productivity so here are some insights to help you prevent burning...
by Bede | Sep 8, 2023 | Book Publishing
Years ago, when I still worked for a traditional publisher, I wrote a blog post about the No. 1 disappointment of all published authors: the lack of marketing support from their publisher. This was back when social media was still a fringe pastime, limited mostly to...
by Bede | Sep 6, 2023 | Book Marketing
Book marketing is one thing that is always on the mind of an author, but most authors feel like they can’t market their books without a large sum of money at hand and in the bank, which is not necessarily true! There are several ways to promote one’s book without...
by Bede | Sep 4, 2023 | Writing Tips
You might be surprised to learn that “seasoned” writers will still, on occasion, get this highly vague editing note: Add More Depth. This might refer to a character, a setting, a scene, and yes—even backstory (when appropriate). The following 6 ways are by no means...