Editor: Here's the mindset you need for revising your first draft

Posted on 09/18/2019 at 11:16 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

We were recently advised, when it comes to your to-do list, to handle the boulders first versus the pebbles. In...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Editing, Joanna Penn, Writing advice

Your ending should make a reader want more; here's how

Posted on 09/16/2019 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Joanna Penn’s latest podcast guest shared a fantastic quote from Mickey Spillane in his appearance: “The first chapter sells your...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Writing advice

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

SEO content blog tips for nonfiction writers

Posted on 09/10/2019 at 03:52 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Nonfiction writers have a unique opportunity to promote their books through their authorial expertise. A random blog post here and...

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Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Marketing, Nonfiction

Actor who's narrated over 1,000 audiobooks shares speaking tips

Posted on 09/09/2019 at 11:58 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Whether you’re looking to narrate your own audiobook or simply prepare for any live readings, Joanna Penn has the expert...

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Tagged As: Audiobook, Joanna Penn

Write a brief for your book cover designer

Posted on 09/08/2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Every post on cover design we find seems to have a new pearl of wisdom, in addition to the ones...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Cover design, Joanna Penn

Steps to using story stakes

Posted on 08/30/2019 at 10:39 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

We’ve previously shared advice from H.R. D’Costa on story stakes, and if you liked her thoughts, good news: we’ve got...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Plot / narrative

What authors can learn from the 2019 Podcast Movement conference

Posted on 08/28/2019 at 10:24 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Joanna Penn may be an author more than a podcaster, but she can’t and won’t deny how big podcasting has...

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Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Marketing, Podcast

Mike Shatzkin on what's next for B&N, Amazon, the climate ... and you

Posted on 08/26/2019 at 03:50 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Mike Shatzkin is neither a lawyer nor a fortune-teller, but with nearly fifty years in the book industry, he at...

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Tagged As: Amazon, Audiobook, Barnes & Noble / Nook, Joanna Penn

One author's tips on landing a TV deal for your book

Posted on 08/23/2019 at 04:52 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Has all of the talk about how to think big picture and long term about licensing your intellectual property fueled...

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Tagged As: Joanna Penn, TV adaptation