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Ask An Author
Dear Author, My sister says my book is rubbish, should I bother carrying on? Answered by Hermia Ouch, I can feel that hurt all the way from the other side of your screen. I’m assuming that her criticism has left you feeling terribly demoralized and feeling like it might not…
The Secret To Productivity
By Ruby Dixon Inevitably, the first thing an author who publishes several times a year is asked is how they do it. How do they manage to put out ‘so many books’? How are they so prolific? Are they three ghostwriters in a trench coat? Are they faking it with…
How To Publish Your Book – Without Spending Any Money – Part 4
By Word Ninja Part 4: Marketing In this final article in the series, I offer some ideas for free book marketing. These are primarily short-term tactics until you can afford to pay for marketing and promo. Advance Reader Copies (ARCs) Use social media or Goodreads groups to build a relationship…
Dear Auntie DD
Dear Auntie DD, So I met this guy, and he told me that he really, really loved my scent… which was a little weird, but hey, I was feeling really horny and wasn’t going to kick him out of bed for eating crackers, even if I swear he almost looked…
Find Your Productivity Zone
By KimBoo York One piece of advice writers hear all the time, especially newer authors, is to “write every day!” I’m here to tell you that is not necessary. Yay! …but what is necessary is understanding your own productivity zone so that you are writing more often than you are…
Ask An Author
Dear Author, I can’t write a plot, but can I start the story now? Answered by HermiaYes! If you are eager to start writing, then you definitely have some kind of story knocking around inside your brain, so sit down and start tapping it out on your keyboard, or notepad…
How To Publish Your Book – Without Spending Any Money – Part 3
By Word Ninja Part 3: Publishing In this third article in the series, I describe how you can package your completed book for publication without spending money. These tactics may not be ideal, but they’ll serve until you can afford professional services. Alpha and Beta Reading Editing Formatting Book Description…
Dear Auntie DD
Dear Auntie DD, I run an adorable bakery in a small Southern town where everyone knows each other. Every morning, this hot fireman comes in and orders a muffin. How can I let him know I’m interested without, like, the whole town knowing? Sincerely,Really bad at flirting Dear RBAF, First,…
Writing Routines and Schedules and Processes, Oh My!
Welcome to the section of the blog where the delightful Dirty Discourse writers tell you all about their writing routines, schedules and processes – or lack thereof – in the hopes of helping you find the thing that works for you! First up we have Calista Jayne! I’ll be honest—I…
Romancing the Beat – Answering Your Questions
By Gwen Hayes Welcome to a new feature on the Dirty Discourse blog all about your questions about Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes. I am Gwen Hayes and I approve this message. I get a lot of frequently asked questions…but I’m happy to put yours into the hat as…
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