Not exact matches
We have big plans to provide our
readers with more features and improve their experience in the near future, including bringing on
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A story
with millions of your own adventure in it — looking for
readers,
writers, ghost
writers, authors, editors, reporters, journalists, bloggers, influencers, entrepreneurs, sponsors like you who want to help by giving $ 1 or
more and spreading this campaign and the story to the world.
From
writers who are creatively exhausted from managing a constant stream of online feedback, to
readers who can't seem to pull themselves away from their smartphones, to activists who are burned out from responding to yet another crisis
with a social media campaign, to foodies who can't enjoy a meal without snapping a photo for Instagram, our writing, reading, and sharing habits consume
more of our time and mental energy than ever.
I'm thinking especially of the relationship a
reader has
with a living
writer whose books he or she has been reading
more as less as they appeared over the years.
Yet there ought to be a clear distinction in our thinking between a critique of the effects of this genre,
with its deceptive promises of liberation, and a
more empathic inquiry into the
writers and especially the
readers of this literature, those searching for some kind of encouragement and relief that they have failed to find elsewhere.
And if what Mr. Zusak shared
with his audience of nearly 500 fans at a local library on a Saturday night gave me the story - writing bug, I'm willing to bet it can help you get your students — especially your struggling
readers and reluctant
writers — a little
more excited about creating their own stories.
Maybe soon all this book gaming will start to piss
readers off when there's hardly any good books to read any
more, then they'll go looking for
writers who stuck
with it and write good fiction, rather than just pumping out crap and then gaming the system.
Perhaps as
more and
more novels find a home on eBook, and
writers begin to incorporate
more media into what they write, eBooks will come
with playlists that inform the story, or even let the
reader in on what
writers were listening to as they wrote.
Young adult
writers sometimes have difficulty connecting
with readers and selling
more books, for several reasons:
I'm not 100 % pro Amazon, but I agree that they are
more aligned
with both
readers and
writers interests than is Hachette, and I'm tired of hearing them vilified in the media.
I've worked
with enough struggling
writers, however, to know that some of you reading this right now believe that if you redraft your manuscript just one
more time, or get just one
more beta
reader to go over your story and provide feedback, your book will finally be perfect.
I feel like you (Hugh) are another example of an author who doesn't feel the need to compete
with other authors, who happily shares his work
with fans and fan fiction
writers, who engages his
readers on social media, and
more.
7 Tips For Writing Triumphant Social Media Posts via
Writers Write — Generate content that will intrigue
readers and make your posts
more shareable
with these seven tips from blogger Julie Petersen.
Publishers Weekly's weekly print edition boasts 16,000 + subscribers
with a pass - along rate of 4.25
readers per issue and is read by
more than 68,000 booksellers, publishers, public and academic librarians, wholesalers, distributors, educators, agents and
writers.
There's nothing
more enlightening than spending time
with like - minded
readers and
writers.
This post is written by indie author Dane Cobain and sponsored by Publishing Addict, an organisation that builds author websites to help
writers to establish a brand, connect
with their
readers and to sell
more books.
I agree
with the other
readers that there are definitely
more talented mystery
writers, whose books I regularly reach for, and that this author could improve upon character development, pacing and building suspense / tension.
With the credibility that some of the bestselling indie authors have brought to the field,
more readers and
writers are finding that success in one area — while not necessarily guaranteeing success in another type of publishing — does not have to remain exclusive.
Having an ad - free option is one of the most requested improvements suggested by Wattpad customers, said Lau, estimating
more than 60 million
readers use the app to connect
with some 2.5 million active
writers each month.
Here are some of the official and unofficial hotspots to learn
more about Read an Ebook Week, or connect
with fellow
writers and
readers during the promotion:
Our advice is to start looking in the writing community, simply because
writers read
with a different set of eyes than most «normal»
readers and are
more aware of common mistakes in your genre.
The sci - fi, fantasy, paranormal, contemporary lit, and romances that are being devoured by
readers and fans everywhere have spawned a whole new generation of
writers poised to transform the industry
with fans rooting them on and screaming for
more.
This is in some ways a glorious time for books —
with more readers,
more writers, and
more outlets than ever before.»
RSJ convention
with support from Diverse
Writers and
Readers International, inspires more diversity in literature by encouraging aspiring authors to write more multicultural characters to include on the book shelves of r
Readers International, inspires
more diversity in literature by encouraging aspiring authors to write
more multicultural characters to include on the book shelves of
readersreaders.
Romance Slam Jam (RSJ)
with support from Diverse
Writers and
Readers International, inspires
more diversity by encouraging aspiring black authors to continue into a writing career.
And we will have the huge advantage over the
writers only staying
with traditional publishing, because
more readers can find our work, all of our work, at any time of the day or night.
The labels allow those
writers to cling to the status that apparently means
more to them than their relationships
with other
writers or their
readers.
And as you connect
with more writers and
readers on TowerBabel, the benefits grow.
Be sure to click on my Resource Editors for Fiction
Writers for
more info on finding beta
readers and dealing
with beta
reader feedback.
The demand for flash and micro fiction online can provide
writers with new opportunities to reach
more readers.
Now many of you will argue that this assessment is best left to
readers (who will vote
with their pocket books as well as airing their online opinions) but it exhausts me to think of all the half - baked e-books that might end up out there, just as it worries me that aspiring
writers are becoming ever
more impatient to release material before it has been crafted into the best possible shape.
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Ignite Your Ink posts are short so authors don't use too much of their precious writing time and hopes to help
writers create pieces that linger
with readers and leave them wanting
more.
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One of the most rewarding things about today's publishing world is the knowledge that we as
writers can aim our stories
more specifically at
readers who identify
with our view of the world.
I've known
more than a few
readers (not
writers) who have told me they are «done
with indie published books» (* not * ebooks) after purchasing one too many stinkers.
Stay
with us to learn
more about how self - publishing podcasts help
readers,
writers and authorpreneurs.
The pricing is generally
more affordable and as I am such a voracious
reader this is my lifeline Thank you for being one of the awesome
writers I have been able to enjoy and I certainly hope to continue the journey
with you.
But Nook Press and The Bookseller are showing a commitment to coming up
with more ways to hook up great books
with great
readers, to get authors discovered, and to give
more writers a chance of breaking out.
Publishing Perspectives was able to speak
with Fine prior to the conference to hear
more about the future of Amazon and its relationships
with writers and
readers both in the United States and abroad.
Writers who interact
more with their
readers are
more likely to sell their books especially when their
readers recommend their books to other people by word of mouth.
These mostly self - explanatory hashtags will help connect
writers with fellow genre
writers or
readers, whether to support the writing process or to get out the word in book marketing efforts (see
more book promotional hashtags, below):
Here are
more sites where authors can promote their books, interact
with readers and gain visibility: Red Room: A community founded around the idea that writing transforms individuals and sometimes whole societies — whether you're a
writer or a
reader, you're part of something special.
Sell Your Book Like Wildfire: The
Writer's Guide to Marketing and Publicity by Rob Eagar Learn how to: • Increase your book sales by driving
readers to bookstores and online retailers • Build a brand that makes your books stand out from the crowd • Secure
more media interviews and speaking engagements • Connect
with key influencers who spread word of mouth • Create raving fans who buzz about your book on social media (2012)
Amazon's philosophy was the opposite:
more writers writing
more books for
more readers at lower prices
with better financial terms for the content creators.
Readers like to know
more about
writers and I can thank the authors who share these sites
with me.
An increasing number of self - published
writers with smaller but enthusiastic audiences are attracting
more readers and seeing income directly in their pocket from their efforts, though the work of self - promotion and marketing is constant.
This ongoing series of essays on the craft of writing will include all topics related to writing fiction, including: The Basics Plot & Structure Voice Theme POV Characterization Dialogue Narrative Creating a bond
with your
reader Pacing Advanced writing and plotting techniques
Writer's block Marketing Branding Publishing Self - publishing Healthy habits Bad habits The
Writer's Life eBook formatting Paperback formatting Amazon keywords Writing blurbs and descriptions Cover design & layout Productivity The Classics Short stories Poetry The Writing Process Show don't Tell Self - editing Proofreading Building a solid career Targeting a specific genre Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Sharpening your writing skills Making every word count Deadlines Putting together an Anthology Working
with other artists Collaborating Grammar Punctuation Writing for a career Treating it as a business Running a small press Financing your career Keeping track of your royalties Staying motivated Writing movies Writing comics Writing games Building a fan - base Online presence Newsletters Podcasting Author interviews Media appearances Websites Blogging And so much
more... Are you ready to be called an author?
But take note you «plot driven»
writers: when you get
readers inside a character they tend to bond
with them
more.
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