Octavia E. Butler: Writer's block can be useful

Posted on 11/27/2020 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Authors are generous folks, always sharing tips and tools with their peers. And of course, what works for one writer...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Writer's block / writing prompts, Writer's Digest

How to make writing feel fun again

Posted on 11/26/2020 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

A writing career, in the best of times, feels like a calling or a passion that happens to pay. But...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Motivational, Zara Altair

Joanna Penn: Don't be afraid to pivot your author career

Posted on 11/25/2020 at 02:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that the world can change — whether we want it to or not....

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Motivational

'Tis (still) the season to market your books

Posted on 11/25/2020 at 09:48 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It may be the day before Thanksgiving, but there’s still plenty of time to implement festive holiday marketing. Don’t believe...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Marketing, Penny Sansevieri

Audible makes slight change to royalties policy

Posted on 11/24/2020 at 02:32 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Amazon has announced a small change to its Audible program in response to recent pressure from authors and writing organizations....

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Tagged As: Amazon, Audiobook, The Digital Reader

Why one author makes sure to read her book reviews

Posted on 11/24/2020 at 09:25 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Authors who read their reviews can find more than just affirmation in them. Writer C. Hope Clark lists five reasons...

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Tagged As: Reader reviews, Writing advice

C.S. Lakin: How to tell a story in your character's voice

Posted on 11/23/2020 at 03:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

In C.S. Lakin’s first post about deep point-of-view, she described it as telling the story in the character’s voice, not...

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Tagged As: C.S. Lakin / Live Write Thrive, Writing advice

Why create a book trailer for your next book

Posted on 11/23/2020 at 08:44 AM by Guest Author

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Looking for another way to promote your next title? Then you may want to create a book trailer. Discover why...

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Tagged As: Marketing, Video

Author calls attention to issues with Audible sales data, returns

Posted on 11/22/2020 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

We shared The Digital Reader’s concerns about Audible’s return and exchange policy earlier. Nate Hoffelder isn’t the only one sounding...

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Tagged As: Amazon, Audiobook, Writer Beware

Penny Sansevieri: Take a long-term approach to selling books

Posted on 11/21/2020 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The sheer number of books being published each day may lift readers’ spirits, but it can feel discouraging to the...

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Tagged As: Marketing, Penny Sansevieri