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Basics for Epic World building and Narrative Design
Anyone that has wanted to write a series, be it novel, comic, tv or film should begin with establishing the world along with the protagonist or main character. To do this, it requires that you create what I call the Guiding Principles of your world.
T
Read more…*Free Advertising* International Book Con in Busan!
I managed to get a table at a foreigners' book convention in Busan South Korea (the good one).
I'd like to rep our club for the event and generate some sales for members.
There are 2 ways I'd like to advertise member works.
- I will make a special guideb
No More Mr Lonely
Glad to have discovered this Community...A real breath of fresh air...Based in Cape Town, South Africa and it can get a bit lonely.
Am a huge Fan of the Ancient Astronaut Theory and expected to find a similar Group here. When I didn't, I started an An
Read more…BLACK OWNED BOOK STORES LIST 2017
The Last Black Owned Bookstores Open in the U.S.
Pyramid Art Books & Custom Framing – Little Rock, AR
That Bookstore in Blytheville
316 W Main St
Blytheville, AR 72315
http://www.thatbookstoreinblytheville.com/
Smiley’s Bookstore – Carson, CA
Zahr
The 'Situation is Grim', but you can quit or go forward....
Anyone or any place claiming Self-Publishing will be a lucrative and 'easy to get famous' venture lied to you big time. It's actually the opposite! Self-Publis
Read more…Here Are Some Hard Numbers You Need to See....
When becoming an author, few 'just want to write a book' and leave it at that. Most of us want to get paid for all the hard work. Get your hands on a book deal with a big old publishing house and that's a distinct possibility at least in the short ru
Don't Fall In Love With Your Book....
Anyone enthusiastic about their book (script or other project they've hewn into being from their imaginations and bare hands) will assuredly express 'love' for their work. A creator should 'love' the work. It's that love that keeps us going and hopef
Mythopoeia and Neo-Traditional Publication (An Appeal)
Hamjambo (Hello):
I recently stumbled on to a sci-fi / fantasy contest being sponsored by the NERDIST and being hosted by INKSHARES, a company dedicated to reader-interest driven, neo-traditional publication. Despite having self-published a collection
Self-Publishing: Before You Jump, Know the Pool's Depth!
Whether you've already gone down 'the dark path' or are standing at the 'cliff's edge', Self-Publishing is a big step. Though there are numerous 'How-to's' to gas you up on the 'wonderful world of self-publishing', the real deal is more like finding
Why is the Writing Format So Restrictive?
With the advent of digital and self publishing, novelist seem to have a rare opportunity to 'break' longstanding, traditional writing formats and create 'new' styles.
Right off I can hear you thinking, 'What? Why would anyone want to change the way no
10 Hard Truths About Self-Publishing....
One thing anyone who decides to go down the road to Self-Publishing better know the odds of being thoroughly disappointed with your book, comic or film not 'hitting it big' are high against you. Your work could be the best thing ever, but there is no
Self-Publishing: Can You Make Money or Not?
Many who contemplate creating content dream of 'making it big' with their 'wonderful' work. Thing is; more than likely your work good or not, will not 'make it big' the first time up. Unless you're lucky and tap into some 'vein' the mainstream sudden
Are You Prepared to 'Blow-Up?'
Creators are familiar with the trials of making work that leads to failure or moderate success. But... are you prepared for the possibility your work will be recognized? Are you prepared to 'Blow-Up?'
Only the most monastic and self-denying creator po
Read more…Advice for Future Self-Publisher
Good Day All,
I am plugging away at a novel that I have been working on for about 3 years, and I feel like I will finally have a complete draft within the next few months. That said, I would like to start preparing myself in advance for the self-pub
Read more…CONVENTION CHECKLIST FOR VENDORS 2018
OK Everyone,
Here is a list of suggested items to have on hand at conversions and events.
Please feel free to add to this or field any questions you have.
BSFS CONVENTION CHECK LIST
BSFS CONVENTION CHECK LIST
- Books
- Posters
- Pens/Pencils
- Bu
In Time, All Must Pay....
The one thing every content creator must deal with is; when the day comes to 'Pay the Man/Woman' for services rendered. The 'Digital Revolution' has made it possible for Self-Publishers to get their content made whether for print, video or online dis
Amazon and their 'Nuclear Option': What it may take to avoid it
To say the least as a both a 'self-publisher' and publisher, my 'relationship' with Amazon has been educational. With the recent tumult they are undergoing with denying customer access to a certain large publishing house's line of books, a clear mess
Read more…20+ Free Press Release Distribution Sites
20 Free Press Release Distribution Sites
Reposted from Mashable.com
24-7PressRelease.com - Free release distribution with advertising-support
ClickPress.com - Distributs to sites like Google News and Topix.net, Gold level will also get you to sites
Read more…My Book Isn't Selling! What Do I Do?
My Book Isn't Selling! The Chargan Book of Marketing Ideas [Kindle Edition]
Another free find
Free find offers are limited. Amazon may change the price at anytime.
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