Writing a series of successful books is already lucrative in itself, and is sometimes enough for many writers who are just in it for the chance to earn money for their passion. However, if you want to maximize your talent and career, there are other products you can spin out of a book. Here are 5 of the best ones: 1. T-shirts and mugs This is a safe choice. Anything can be … [Read more...] about 5 New Products You Can Spin Out of Your Books
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How to Define a Niche Market for your Books
If you’re just starting out as an author, you have to understand that the appeal of your name will be practically nil, so your books will have to sell on their own merits. Unfortunately, your first few books probably won’t have much in the way of mass market appeal. In order to gain readership, you need to find a niche market for your books. If you don’t know where to start, … [Read more...] about How to Define a Niche Market for your Books
5 Reasons Why You Don’t Need a Publishing House
Do you aspire to be a writer and want to chart your own path? If yes, then you should opt for self-publishing and go beyond the traditional publishing terrain. If you are interested in traditional publishing, then you need to scout behind publishers with your manuscript in the hope that somebody would publish what you have written. This process is time-consuming. It may take … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why You Don’t Need a Publishing House
How Writers Can Keep Calm and Carry On
As a writer, life will test you. Your work will create frustration in you. Other people you work with such as editors and publishers may test you. Family problems will also get you down. This is the way things are. Life is full of ups and downs, and at times it may feel like you’re losing control. When it feels like the world is falling apart around you, remember there are many … [Read more...] about How Writers Can Keep Calm and Carry On
5 Qualities that Make a Great Writer
Some writers live the dream of being published. They have fans and readers who let them know if they are good or not. They have editors and agents to tell them what they are doing right and what they are doing wrong. Mainly, they have fans that help make everything better. On the other hand, it's easy for unpublished writers to feel inadequate, because when you don't have … [Read more...] about 5 Qualities that Make a Great Writer