3 Ways You Can Boost Sales And Sell More Books

3 Ways You Can Boost Sales And Sell More Books

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Contributed Post If you’re a writer who plans to contact publishing houses or self-publish a book during the next few months, it makes sense to take a few minutes to read the advice and suggestions in this article. Lots of people become disheartened after they publish a book because they never manage to reach their sales goals. There are many reasons for that, but the primary issue is that book sales are down across the board, and so you need to work harder than you otherwise would have done to ensure people get to hear about your title. Here are…
I need good business cards, cheap, and without murder

I need good business cards, cheap, and without murder

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Business cards are still a thing for some damn reason. I've had them over the years in my capacity as an editor, journalist, social media dude & advertising agency guy, and so on, but I do not have them as a freelancer. Just never really needed them, since most of my business comes by referral. I feel like I've got to remedy that, though, and they've got to look professional. And design, maybe. I probably need a good, basic, but attractive design. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cISYzA36-ZY So your recommendations are not only welcome, I'm asking for them! There are a million and a…
Funding Your New Career As A Freelance Writer

Funding Your New Career As A Freelance Writer

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Contributed Post (Image Credit) So, you want to get into writing? Well, without any previous experience or qualifications, you may have to start off by yourself. This means finding or creating your own work and trying to get paid for it. Of course, this is a bumpy trail, and it can be hard to get started. So, to help you out, this post will go through some of the best ways to start getting your freelance finances together. When you first start out, you may only have your final paycheck from your last job. Or, if you’re really unlucky, you…
Interactive Content Services, a jackass company for jackasses staffed by jackasses

Interactive Content Services, a jackass company for jackasses staffed by jackasses

Posted inRants, Writing
Recently saw a help wanted ad seeking an online reporter, a part-time telecommute position involving doing stuff I've done for, oh, the last 15 years or so. Perfect. More work is always (okay, usually) good. I could slot that work into my freelance schedule, add a little income, and stay sane in the process. I applied, providing many writing samples when I did, as requested. This is the response I got, in full, from jobs@contentservices.co: Dear Eric, Thank you for your interest in the company and for sending me your samples. You have been identified as a possible reporter candidate for our…
How I got published, part 6 – all that other stuff

How I got published, part 6 – all that other stuff

Posted inWorks by Eric, Writing
There is a lot of stuff they don't tell you about getting a book published. You hear about the process of writing, and crafting cover letters, and how to approach agents and publishers, and on and on and on, but what about all the stuff the happens after you secure a deal? No one tells you about that. By this point I had done a pretty good job of educating myself on The Process. Thanks to loads of reading -- books, articles, and blogs -- I knew what to expect at almost every step of the way. But I had…