Sentences with phrase «why writers and authors»

Unfortunately the idea it's free is the only factor on why writers and authors use it with no further research to determine if it's the right choice for them.

For the most part, the lack of long term planning, goals and purpose also plays a part of why writers and authors begin using this platform.

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CNN: My Take: Christians ought to shrug off inaugural pastor rejection Matthew Lee Anderson is the Lead Writer at Mere Orthodoxy and the author of Earthen Vessels: Why our Bodies Matter to our Faith.

Jonathan Merritt is a contributing writer for The Atlantic and author of the forthcoming book, «Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words are Vanishing — And How We Can Revive Thand author of the forthcoming book, «Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words are Vanishing — And How We Can Revive ThAnd How We Can Revive Them.

That's what attorney, feminist writer, author and newlywed Jill Filipovic claimed recently in an article on why she changed her mind about marriage.

with Susan Edwards, dean of law at the University of Buckingham; Christina Hoff Sommers, writer and host of the weekly video series, The Factual Feminist; Kaitlynn Mendes, author of SlutWalk: feminism, activism and media; and chair Luke Gittos solicitor, Hughmans Solicitors, legal editor of Spiked and author of Why Rape Culture is a Dangerous Myth.

Brian Rigby, MS, CISSN is a health and nutrition writer and author of the recently published book The Multivitamin Lie, which explores how and why food is a better source of health - inducing nutrition than multivitamins.

Authors of Eat Fat, Be Lean, Chinese herbalist and acupuncturist Dr Natalie Kringoudis and director of wellness centres, health writer, TV presenter and author of 7 Things Your Doctor Forgot to Tell You and The Modern Day Mother Andi Lew, explain why eating fat and protein helps makes you lean!

With young women making up close to 60 percent of college students, critics like Richard Whitmire, former USA Today editorial writer and author of Why Boys Fail, worry that today's schools — with their emphasis on order, sitting still, and passive learning — are much better suited to girls than to boys.

Instead of telling authors why they can't be successful, Mark Malatesta shows them how they can become better writers and make themselves more marketable.

Okay, so... if «author» doesn't carry any meaning or status, then why do you have such a bug up your butt about «drawing a line in the sand» to distinguish between «writers» and «authors»?

That's why I still read hard copy books predominately — the «authors / writers / producers» of these works HAVE run the gaunlet of disinterested and jaded first readers, then literary agents, then publishers» readers, etc..

Issue 1 includes interviews with two bestselling crime writers: Wire in the Blood creator Val McDermid offers her writing tips; and self - published crime author Kerry Wilkinson on how he topped the Kindle charts — and why he's now signed with Pan Macmillan.

This article reveals why authors, book agents, and other well - meaning publishing professionals often give advice that puts writers at a disadvantage.

Jim and Bryan also chatted about the Dear Author lawsuit, the Guardian reviewer stalking piece, five marketing mistakes most beginning fiction writers make, why Amazon is doing the world a favor, and several new features for the iBooks platform.

a) That further discourages the great writers from thinking querying is the answer, and b) Successful self - published authors know exactly why they would — and wouldn't — need an agent.

And should writers want to read one of their own doing a point - by - point refutation of the horrors, our dependable colleague and author David Gaughran's Why Amazon's Purchase of Goodreads Is A Good Thing offers a lot of sensible solace, ticking off the points, as I've done, that are being flatly refuted — fully on the record, remember — by the players involvAnd should writers want to read one of their own doing a point - by - point refutation of the horrors, our dependable colleague and author David Gaughran's Why Amazon's Purchase of Goodreads Is A Good Thing offers a lot of sensible solace, ticking off the points, as I've done, that are being flatly refuted — fully on the record, remember — by the players involvand author David Gaughran's Why Amazon's Purchase of Goodreads Is A Good Thing offers a lot of sensible solace, ticking off the points, as I've done, that are being flatly refuted — fully on the record, remember — by the players involved.

That is why I think websites like Wattpad are so important for struggling writers to find their voices amongst the deafening noise of major publishers and literary agents who are so focussed on risk aversion and unwilling to give talented independent authors a chance.

Thankfully, after I give my reasons for why self - publishing isn't a good idea for the average writer (i.e. 99 out of 100), and explain that it is for the good of the author I'm talking to and, indeed, the industry, I'm usually forgiven and am happy that the person who came to me has been set on a path to becoming a better writer.

So why not get your writer the gift of a professionally designed cover — the prices vary tremendously but again — your author will love it and everytime you see their book you'll know you had a hand in the creation of the cover.

Why are the erotica authors the targets here, and not crime thrillers or horror fiction writers, for example?

This week's tips include how authors can attract new audiences on Kickstarter, how writers can use short stories to build their fanbase and skills, why authors should simplify their calls to action.

That's why it behooves you early on in your career as a writer and author to determine if, indeed, you will become a multiple - book author and, if so, what types of books you will write.

Please welcome my fellow Booktrope author and speaker Daryl Rothman to the blog as he shares about why authors should build their writer platform.

Posted by Victoria Strauss for Writer BewareMaking money from authors can be good business, which probably explains why so many of those who exploit them return again and again to the trough.

And that's really why I do a lot more involvement with my authors than other writers because I don't want really low - quality works being associated with my world or my name.

Two things I've never understood are a) why authors give away things like coverflats and bookmarks as prizes, and b) why publishers make authors pay for extra copies, yet give away scores of books at RWA writer conferences (am really, really baffled by the constant promotion and marketing of books to fellow authors when readers are ignored outside of the already tried and semi-failed book signings!).

Karleen Dee is a freelance writer and the author of, 101 Reasons Why It's Great To Be Single.

This is why self - publishing works well for niche writers and authors who understand that the true arbiters of a book's ultimate success are the readers.

Paige Mercer Cummings and Dac Crossley, indie authors and members of Southern Scribes writers» group, presented a session to attendees entitled, «Self - Publishing: Why the Hell Not?»

Purely because of the star power of its author, Gregory Maguire, an endlessly entertaining and inventive writer whose novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, inspired a Tony Award - winning play.But why should grownups have all the fun?

Dana Sitar presents The Ultimate Guide to Writing Your Manifesto posted at A Writer's Bucket List, saying, «Hone your self - publishing skills and build your author platform by creating a manifesto ebook that tells people who you are, what you do, and why you do it.»

That is why it is more important than ever that a writer be committed to the craft and business of being an author.

That's why BookBaby has put together «Twitter for Authors in 10 Minutes a Day,» a free guide that will help you use Twitter to connect with readers, book reviewers, fellow writers, and your literary heroes all over the world — without spending your entire life online.

Blake Atwood is the author of Don't Fear the Reaper: Why Every Author Needs an Editor and a freelance editor and writer with EditFauthor of Don't Fear the Reaper: Why Every Author Needs an Editor and a freelance editor and writer with EditFAuthor Needs an Editor and a freelance editor and writer with EditFor.me.

«I found a pirated copy of my book on a site that was «sharing» a lot of authors» works and I understand why a lot of those writers felt very violated.

I liked this book for a number of reasons: It is a mystery that let me think I had the answers to who and why — but, then again, maybe not; it sparked my interest to read more by Wilkie Collins (I love it when one author turns me on to other writers!)

Then they can track down these horrible watchdogs... the gall, to try to keep writers informed, how dare they... all those millions they make; strange that they've never asked me for money... why are all these published authors, established agents, publishers, editors agreeing with them... I'm aware that some «innocents» have lost their dew but still refuse to admit the truth - it's not called vanity press for lack of reason - but you've saved many a lamb from the jaws of the wolves, and it's hurting the predators.

If you feel you really are a good enough writer — and calling yourself an «indie author» must surely point to that — then why self - publish?

7 reasons why your author platform should include building a reader AND writer community (and I bet some will surprise yoAND writer community (and I bet some will surprise yoand I bet some will surprise you!)

* July 13, 2011: An early interview with me conducted at the 1stIndieAuthors website covered: why I wrote the book, and what inspired it; what prompted me to become a writer; how I came up with the book's title; why I waited until age 62 to write my first novel; why I chose to be an «indie» author rather than seek a traditional publisher; and the prospects for future Dylan Hunter novels.

It's like nirvana for writers, and I understand why some indie authors never look back.

Why would anyone (publisher, nefarious blocked writer) go through the trouble of stealing the work of an unknown author and give themselves a huge distribution hurdle?

Topics included: my personal history and motives as a writer; the elements of fiction that I find easiest, and hardest; where I get my fiction ideas; the role that feedback from others has in my writing process; which writers have most influenced me; why I chose to self - publish; what it means to be a «vigilante author»; how to promote indie books; and my advice for other writers.

The range of topics include: where I live; how writing a bestseller has changed my life; my description of HUNTER and the Dylan Hunter character; a brief synopsis of my two upcoming novels; why I try to help other writers; my favorite thriller authors; the ways in which Ayn Rand's ideas and literary style have influenced me and my writing; my stint writing for Reader's Digest; and whether my outspoken views and political commentaries have affected my readership.

If you're unsure of what to blog about, consider writing about your top ten favorite mystery novels, why you love a specific author, an exclusive interview with an up - and - coming writer, or what inspired you to become a writer.

For the uninitiated, a pitch is an author's brief, face - to - face verbal presentation to an agent or an editor like me, (usually at a writers conference) of what's wonderful, original, and saleable about your book and why you're the best person to write it.

Here are five important reasons why more writers are starting 2015 with an up and running author website — and why you should too!

That's why writers groups, classes, workshops and author blogs debate heatedly the rumors and alleged rules about the «right» POV.

There's nothing more typical, and more dispiriting, than a new author blog that has just started, and on which the writer is diligently posting articles, and wondering why no one seems to be noticing.