by miked | Jul 7, 2013 | Author, Book Business, Publishing, Writing
Much has changed in the world of books over the past few years, and it has made the possibility of becoming a published author much more attainable for everyone. Yes, everyone! That’s not to say that any piece of nonsense will qualify as literature – quality writing...
by miked | May 1, 2013 | Author, Career, Marketing
The relationship part of your professional career is something often underestimated in terms of value. You never know when someone you encountered or worked with will be in a position later in life to offer you an opportunity. Every one of my freelance writing clients...
by miked | May 1, 2013 | Author, Margaret Anderson, Marketing
Anyone who has a website of any kind strives to attract visitors. Lots of visitors. It makes us feel valuable, even popular (as silly as that may sound). The best way to attract new visitors is by the strategic use of keywords that search engines such as Google pick...
by miked | May 1, 2013 | Author, Books, Publishing
Sometimes we “old-school” types get so caught up in traditional mindsets when it comes to books that we fail to see the opportunity forest for the trees. Count me among those slowly opening their eyes. The new social media world has turned out to be a great venue for...
by miked | May 1, 2013 | Author, Books, Margaret Anderson, true crime books
After one of the more eventful years of my life in 2009 – both professionally and personally – it’ll be interesting to see what 2010 has to offer. From a writing standpoint, 2009 was the year of Torture at the Back Forty, my second release through Titletown Publishing...
by miked | May 1, 2013 | Author, Margaret Anderson, Publishing
Until you experience it for yourself, it’s hard to imagine how much time and effort goes into the promotional efforts surrounding a book release. There’s the push for media attention, the requests for bookstores to carry it, and various online promotions – such as...