At AWP, I ran into a lot of traditional publishing vs self-publishing. Self-publishing has some different perks and routes, especially when it comes to marketing. A few discussed their creative ways to market their book. When I say creative, I mean creative. They gave out some ideas that I had never even thought of before. … Continue reading Creative ways to promote your self-published book
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Best books of 2019
I'm not the best with consistency. The first time I did the best books of, I wrote about my favorite books that I read that year, despite when they came out. In 2018, I wrote about the best of the best that came out that year with Goodreads blurbs. So... This year, I decided to … Continue reading Best books of 2019
Book review – Crazy Rich Asians (Spoiler Free)
“I hate to point out the obvious, but here's this tiny bird that's been trying to get through a huge bulletproof glass wall. A totally impossible situation. You tell me it's been here every day pecking away persistently for ten minutes. Well, today the glass wall came down.” Title: Crazy Rich Asians Author: Kevin Kwan … Continue reading Book review – Crazy Rich Asians (Spoiler Free)
Tips for self-publishing
Self-publishing allows writers to publish anything they want. But marketing is harder. That said, here's some tips to help self-published books be more marketable: 1) Make sure your manuscript is perfect Hiring a professional editor is the best way to go. It can be a lot of money, but it's a huge turnoff to find … Continue reading Tips for self-publishing
Book review – Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic (Spoiler Free)
“I'd been upstaged, demoted from protagonist in my own drama to comic relief in my parents' tragedy” Title: Fun Home: A Family TragicomicAuthor: Alison BechdelGenre: NonfictionPages: 232Publication date: June 5, 2007Publisher: Mariner Books Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic may be known as a great musical, but it all started as an interesting comic book. It's about … Continue reading Book review – Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic (Spoiler Free)
Book review – So Much I Want to Tell You (Spoiler Free)
“Remember that the world we can see is the one that really matters, and never lose sight of that.” Title: So Much I Want to Tell You: Letters to My Little SisterAuthor: Anna AkanaGenre: nonfictionPages: 208Publication date: June 13, 2017Publisher: Ballantine Books Anna Akana, best known for her YouTube channel, published a book for her … Continue reading Book review – So Much I Want to Tell You (Spoiler Free)
First book impressions matter
You got one chance and you can't throw away your shot. Everyone's watching the stage. It doesn't matter if it's a song, movie, play, or novel, a first impression needs to be top notch. If you don't catch the audience's attention in the first few minutes, you might not at all. There's a couple of … Continue reading First book impressions matter
Book review – Ready Player One (Spoiler Free)
“I created the OASIS because I never felt at home in the real world. I didn't know how to connect with the people there. I was afraid, for all of my life, right up until I knew it was ending. That was when I realized, as terrifying and painful as reality can be, it's also … Continue reading Book review – Ready Player One (Spoiler Free)
Book review – The Only Pirate at the Party (Spoiler Free)
“I make art for the sake of art . . . and for my own selfish gratification, because I’m an artistic monster.” Title: The Only Pirate at the Party Author: Lindsey Stirling Genre: Non-fiction Pages: 254 Publication date: January 12, 2016 Publisher: Gallery Books As I flip through the pages of The Only Pirate at the Party, I’m reminded … Continue reading Book review – The Only Pirate at the Party (Spoiler Free)
Writers = fan girls?
After writing your first draft, you should expand the story. The deeper the story dives, the stronger it will become. Plot holes disappear. Characters develop more. Backstories appear. There’s a quick way to do all of this. Fan girl. You read that right. If you’re not in love with your story, no one will be. … Continue reading Writers = fan girls?
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