Here are 10 book trailer types to consider

Posted on 09/15/2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

With over 80 percent of online activity involving watching video, Adam Cushman suspects you might be interested in making a...

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Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Marketing, Video

Two-minute tip: How and why to think positive as a writer

Posted on 08/24/2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Positive thinking is no substitute for hard work or perseverance. Nor is it easy in the face of a demanding...

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Tagged As: Motivational, Romance Writers of America, Video, Writing advice

Two-minute tip: Which pieces of advice should I follow?

Posted on 08/20/2019 at 03:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

In addition to writing mysteries, romance, and nonfiction, Becca Syme works as a writing coach. And having coached a couple...

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Tagged As: Romance Writers of America, Video, Writing advice

How to create your own book trailer on a budget

Posted on 08/10/2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Making a book trailer might sound expensive (if you contract it out) or time-consuming (if you do it yourself). Neither...

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Tagged As: Marketing, Video

Two-minute tip: Try the Pomodoro Technique

Posted on 08/05/2019 at 02:58 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

If you can get past the food cravings it inspires, the Pomodoro Technique might be the solution to any focus...

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Tagged As: Motivational, Romance Writers of America, Video

Two-minute tip: Tighten it up!

Posted on 07/27/2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Ally Carter is a New York Times bestselling author, and she knows what got her there. Well, okay, we’re putting...

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Tagged As: Editing, Romance Writers of America, Video, Writing advice

Two-minute tip: How to end a chapter

Posted on 07/25/2019 at 03:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Every reader to ever draw breath has picked up at least one book that made them stay up far too...

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Two-minute tip: How to write a page-turner

Posted on 05/21/2019 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

In the early stages of her career, romance author Katharine Ashe went to a writing retreat led by Mary Buckham....

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Tagged As: Romance, Romance Writers of America, Video

Make the most out of writing in Google Docs

Posted on 05/02/2019 at 03:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Free is great; powerful and free is even better. Nate Hoffelder at The Digital Reader is a huge fan of...

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Tagged As: Technology, The Digital Reader, Video

Two-minute tip: Author branding for beginners, part 4

Posted on 04/30/2019 at 02:41 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The final part of Romance Writers of America's four-part branding series focuses on visual branding. Writer Harper Miller gives you...

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