By Sandra Beckwith I often advise authors to start their book marketing locally. Local “gatekeepers” – retailers, librarians, and reporters – will nearly always be more open and friendly to a new author with a great book than their counterparts in distant locations...
By Shelley Sturgeon It’s November! Can you believe it? Wow! The countdown is on! Where did the year go? Are you closing in on the completion of your writing and self-publishing goals for 2019? A good selection of articles again this week. Enjoy! And, don’t...
By Sandra Beckwith When I find myself procrastinating about writing a blog post like this or an article for a client, I have to hit the “pause” button and think about what’s holding me back. About nine times out of 10, my problem is that I don’t know how to begin the...
By Shelley Sturgeon It’s Thanksgiving Weekend here in Canada. I try to frequently reflect on the things in my life that I am thankful for every single day, but this weekend I will take extra time to appreciate my blessings. Even in these times of uncertainty,...
By Shelley Sturgeon Welcome October! With the start of the final quarter of the year, are you accessing your progress with your writing and self-publishing goals for this year, and starting to plan your projects for next year? The new year will be here before we know...
