Over and over again I repeat the same advice: Own your blog site. Let me explain what I mean by this statement and why this is so important. How to Own Your Blog You own your blog by purchasing a URL, paying for hosting and using a blogging platform like WordPress.org, which is technology (or […]
Should You Blog Your Finished Manuscript?
Many writers who discover the benefits of blogging a book after they finish writing their manuscript are tempted to put this process to use at that late date. They wonder if it will have the same positive affect and if if it’s a good idea. After doing this myself, I don’t highly recommend it. Plus, […]
6 Steps to Create a WordPress.com Blog Site
You want to begin blogging your book, but your resources are limited. You feel like you can’t get started, since you know the best avenue is to begin with a WordPress.org self-hosted blog. You’re not super techie, though, which means you don’t think you can set up your site by yourself. But you don’t have […]
6 Reasons You Don’t Want a Free WordPress.com Blog
If you’ve been reading this blog for very long, heard me speak at an event, or read my book, you know I recommend WordPress.org self-hosted blog sites over WordPress.com hosted blog sites (or any other type of sites). Given that I get asked about this so frequently, I thought I’d offer a detailed explanation. What’s […]
How to Blog a Novel
Blogging fiction isn’t as easy as blogging nonfiction. The process poses some inherent challenges, but they are just that—challenges. They aren’t obstacles. Therefore, if you want to blog a novel, you should go ahead and do so. How to Begin Blogging a Novel As with any other book you write, you should begin blogging your […]
Should You Blog Your Novel?
Many novelists feel intrigued by the idea of blogging a book. If they seek a traditional publishing deal, however, they usually have one major concern: If I blog my novel, will a publisher be interested in the manuscript? In fact, nonfiction writers have the same concern. No matter what type of book you blog, this […]
Can You Blog a Book and Use the Amazon KDP and KDP Select Programs?
In November 2012 I wrote a post about publishing your blogged book as a Kindle ebook. It only referenced the Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) program, not the KDP Select program. At this time, I’d like to update that information since I get asked about this often. Also, it has ramifications for your blogged book. Additionally, […]
Can You Blog a Telelvison Series or Sitcom?
Do you think your book idea would make a great television series? Or have you dreamed of writing a sitcom? Go ahead and blog it into existence. I have to admit that I have little knowledge of the television industry or even about script writing. However, a while ago I had a conversation with someone […]
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