It’s nearly the end.
This is the last blog post for 2020. What can I say… I will be glad to see the back of it. Summer (down under) A time to relax and recharge while dodging sunburn.
With New Year just around the corner, it can be a fun planning time for the year ahead.
Joanna Penn has a new book out on Author Business Plans so check out her latest podcast then pair those ideas with this article from LegalZoom on how to write one.
The Dream team Angela and Becca have unlocked all their Advent Contest Giveaways which are still available until the 19th so check out what’s on offer.
Scott Myers has a new post in his Writing goals for 2021 series. This one is on time management. This is a good series and something to bookmark for craft goals next year.
If you missed the AudibleGate scandal – Alliance of Independent Authors has a run down on what has been happening this year. Audible aren’t making changes until next year. If you were thinking of getting into audiobooks in 2021- Check out all the distributors before going with any of them. This is a fast changing sector. There are better players out there.
Remember Publishing Conferences? Germany has their FutureBook conference online in January. For a look at the state of publishing check out the titles of the keynote speeches.
Penny Sansevieri has a roundup of what she thinks will be the marketing trends to watch out for in 2021. Check out her comprehensive list and do some future planning.
Joel Friedlander has his Book Templates on sale so if you are looking for an interior template to format your book in, check them out. I use them and they are brilliant!
In The Craft Section,
25 things you should know about Antagonists- (Chuck Wendig- an oldie but a goodie. Usual Chuck warnings apply.)
2 great posts from C S Lakin- Metaphor and imagery and Evoke Reader Emotions- Bookmark
What is the motif literary device? - Sherry Howard
7 tips for creating tension- Hannah Green- Bookmark
Keys to start your mystery novel- Zara Altair
In The Marketing Section,
Will your novel solve a problem?-Janice Hardy
Two great posts from Penny Sansevieri- How to choose keywords for Amazon Ads and 10
Design tips for a Buy Now Book Cover- Bookmark
5 Nonfiction lead magnet ideas- Sandra Beckwith- Bookmark
How to pick a best selling title- Barbara Delinsky
To Finish
Eagle-eyed readers might have spotted a new addition to the sidebar. Yes, finally after twenty years, the first in series is out and it is on sale until January.
Let’s finish the year with a reminder on the 5 things every writer needs.
May you have a peaceful, blessed, and safe Christmas break. I will be back halfway through January.
Maureen
@craicer
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1 comment:
Thanks so much for the mention.
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