See more writing tips in Andi’s Attic >> It’s been a long, long time since I started this series on self-publishing your own book. And since that time, I have put up two bonus video lessons so you can go step by step through the process. Those new video lessons almost make the whole “Let’sContinue reading “2- Make It Look Good!”
Category Archives: Let’s Write!
Vote for Contests
I have had requests about when I am going to host the Circle C Annual Writing Contest again. Well, since I’ve been putting on 4 seasonal contests a year, there is no way I can also put on the big ANNUAL contest. However, I’ve had a nice, long break and I’m willing to switch backContinue reading “Vote for Contests”
Writing Workshop Video Lessons
The Writing Workshop has a new home at CircleCWriting.com >> Free Video Lessons I busily got to thinking how I could still offer this very helpful workshop. I had already created all of the PowerPoint lessons for the class, so I decided I would reorganize and compile the “best of the best” lessons I usedContinue reading “Writing Workshop Video Lessons”
1- Do It Yourself
Read more publishing and writing tips in Andi’s Attic >> Is the idea of submitting manuscript after manuscript for sometimes months (or years) making you feel defeated? Heads up! You can publish your own book yourself and for pennies (or free). I suggest you reread or skim this old post about the advantages and disadvantagesContinue reading “1- Do It Yourself”
Marketing 4 – Homeschool Conventions
Read more Let’s Write marketing posts in Andi’s Attic >> Start with Marketing 1 >> As a tribute to all of the homeschool conventions “Andi” (aka Mrs. M) has attended to spread the word, she has compiled a fun photo gallery of the eager fans who wanted their pictures taken with the author of theContinue reading “Marketing 4 – Homeschool Conventions”
Marketing 3 – Writing Workshops
Read more “Let’s Write” publishing posts in Andi’s Attic >> Begin with Marketing 1 >> What’s next on the list of stuff an author does to get the word out about their books? Well, if you are a teacher at heart and you are halfway decent at writing books, you can combine those skills intoContinue reading “Marketing 3 – Writing Workshops”
Marketing 2 – School Visits
Read more Let’s Write publishing posts in Andi’s Attic >> Read Marketing 1 >> What is there for an author to do to “get the word out” about her books? Hmmm, as you probably realized, book signings are not Mrs. M’s thing. Sadly. Thank goodness, she is a teacher, first at a Christian school likeContinue reading “Marketing 2 – School Visits”
Marketing 1 – Book Signings
Read more Let’s Write posts and author trivia in Andi’s Attic >> Mrs. M saw a post from a fellow author the other day on Facebook. Her first book signing. That brought all kinds of scary, icy memories to Mrs. M’s belly. Book signings are one of the things an author usually gets roped intoContinue reading “Marketing 1 – Book Signings”
4-Final Steps
Begin with 1-The Journey Begins >> What a journey! My book is almost a reality. The cover has been designed, the proof pages have been edited and returned to the publisher, and they are nearly ready to send it to the printer. Just a few more things remain. 12. A back cover text must beContinue reading “4-Final Steps”
3-The Publishing Maze
Read more Let’s Write publishing tips in Andi’s Attic >> Start with 1-The Journey Begins >> No more past memories. No more hand-copied books! The publisher wants to see your story! Hurrah! Well, maybe not. Enter the Maze 7. First of all, the editor does not want to see your entire story. Why not? This is why,Continue reading “3-The Publishing Maze”
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