There are a number of ways to market fiction effectively and it can honestly be one of the most difficult and expensive aspects of being a self-published or indie author. Here are some simple things you can do to help sell your books without purchasing any ads: A Great Cover People really DO judge a... Continue Reading →
Hello, Writers! We’ve made it to Hump Day! I’m very excited to talk about one of my favorite fiction genres this week. Gothic Fiction. Gothic Fiction is dark and twisted and as a writer you can have so much fun with the genre exploring the dark sides of human nature. Some of my favorite Gothic... Continue Reading →
Happy Friday, Writers! This weekend, as I mentioned on Write About It Wednesday, I am doing a book signing at Lubbock-Con, an all-inclusive convention for authors, artists, comic fans, general pop culture, and cosplayers of every variety. This will be my third year at Lubbock-Con. It has been an amazing experience each time. I love... Continue Reading →
Happy Hump Day, Writers! This weekend I will have booth at Lubbock-con to sign and sell books. That's why this week's WRITING WORD OF THE WEEK is BOOK SIGNING. It's not your typical book signing since it doesn't take place at a book store, but it's important to take every opportunity to get your book... Continue Reading →
Happy Friday, Writers! I hope you had a happy Valentine’s Day. In the spirit of the holiday this week has been all about love and romance. The romance novel industry is a billion-dollar a year industry. It is one of the most popular genres in all of fiction. Romance novel fans are extremely loyal to... Continue Reading →
Happy Valentines Day, Writers! And a blessed Ash Wednesday to those who observe the holy day. This week at It’s a Writer’s Life for Me we are all about Valentines Day, Love, and Romance. Love and Romance undoubtedly play a role as a major theme in many works of fiction. In fact, there’s a whole... Continue Reading →
Happy Friday, Writers! We made it! The weekend is here! I hope you had a very productive writing week. If you’ve been following along with us, you know that our Writing Word of the Week is Dialogue. On Wednesday we touched on the subject briefly and provided you with three dialogue prompts, today we are... Continue Reading →
Happy Wednesday, Writers! We’ve made it half way through the week. Only a couple more days to go before the weekend! Welcome back to another installment of Write About It Wednesday! This week our Writing Word of the Week is: Dialogue. Therefore, today we are providing you with three short dialogue prompts. Dialogue can make... Continue Reading →
Happy Monday, Writers! I hope you had a great weekend! Did you check out the football game that happened during the middle of the Justin Timberlake concert? Now that the big game and half-time show are over, it is time to get back to the real world. We’re starting the week off like we always... Continue Reading →
Happy Hump Day, Writers! Welcome to Write About It Wednesday! This Sunday is the biggest sporting event in America. The Super Bowl. On Sunday, February the 4th the Philadelphia Eagles will battle against the New England Patriots in an epic game of football. Meanwhile, families and friends around the country will gather together in front... Continue Reading →
Michelle C. Hillstrom - Author 