The world is changing…fast. It’s hard to even keep up with the news. So, how’s a writer supposed to share a message just as quickly? How can an aspiring nonfiction author make a difference now…not later? Writing and publishing a book is not a weekend endeavor—despite what anyone tells you. Nor can you accomplish this […]
5 Reasons Writers Should Become Bloggers
There are days when I wish I could just stop blogging. That’s right…never write or publish another post. And then I remember why I blog, and I sit down and produce another post—like this one. I’ve been blogging since about 2006. At one time, I had five active blogs. You might say I embraced blogging […]
Is Blogging a Book Still a Good Publishing Strategy in 2017?
I’ve been talking about blogging books for almost seven years. That fact begs the question: Is blogging a book still as effective a publishing strategy in 2017 as it was in 2010? Unequivocally, my answer is, “Yes.” Why Bloggers Still Land Book Deals I began blogging about writing a book post by post on a […]
Are Blogs Still a Viable Way to Build Platform and Get Published?
Blogs are dead. You may have heard someone make this statement or say something similar, like No one reads blogs any longer. Or Blogs are being replaced by newer technology for communicating with a target audience…like podcasting and live streaming video. Is it true? No. It is, however, true that the blogosphere has changed and […]
Blog a Book Faster than You can Write a Book
Eighty-one percent of the U.S. population wants to write a book, but only about two percent will become published authors. The other 98 percent will continue calling themselves aspiring authors because they think writing a book is a long, drawn out process. Or they feel overwhelmed by the idea of writing a book. Indeed, completing […]
Blog a Romance or Horror Novel
You might assume that only nonfiction writers blog books. Not true. Novelists also blog books. They claim it makes them better writers and helps them produce more compelling manuscripts. And they blog novels in a variety of genres, including romance and horror readers, and benefit in the process. So take the hot men and sexy […]
30 Things You Accomplish While Blogging or Blogging a Book
For five years I’ve been saying the same thing: When you blog or blog a book, you kill many birds with one stone. If you are an aspiring author, published author, entrepreneur, speaker, coach, or some other creative soul—even a blogger—who wants to publish a book for any reason, a blog helps you accomplish this […]
The #1 Reason Why You Should Blog and Blog a Book
If you want to make a positive and meaningful difference in the world, you need a blog. Not only that, you should write a book. With a blog and a book, you can transform many lives every day. I’ve been blogging since 2006. I’ve had as many as five blogs at one time. I started […]
Blog a Book Because It’s Your Turn
National Book Blogging Month (NaBoBloMo) is more than half over. At this point, you might feel the lag that happens mid-way through a project. Doubt sets in. Writing gets harder. You get bored, lose focus and wonder if you’ll finish. Also, if your blogged-book project hasn’t generated as much readership or engagement as you hoped, […]
Why Now is the Best Time to Blog a Book
If ever there were a time to start a blog or to blog a book, it’s now. Yes, the blogosphere is crowded and loud. On the other hand, the number of people on or using the internet continues to grow, which creates an enormous opportunity for anyone—including authors and bloggers. Now truly is the best […]
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