by Simon Rose, Contributing Editor (this post is an excerpt from Simon’s book The Children’s Writer’s Guide) Magic plays a big part in children’s lives as they grow up. Santa Claus is a very familiar figure to millions of children, along with all the magical things associated with Christmas. This magic is something many children…
by Suzanne Lieurance Recently, I interviewed author Simon Rose, who has published nineteen novels for children and young adults, eight guides for writers, more than a hundred nonfiction books, and many articles on a wide variety of topics. In the interview, we’re looking at his latest novel for young adults, An Untimely Death. Suzanne Lieurance:…
by Suzanne Lieurance I’ve coached many writers to write a memoir, and sometimes they start out unsure about what a memoir actually is and what it isn’t. They tend to confuse memoir with autobiography. Here’s how I would define memoir by what it is and what it isn’t. What a Memoir Is #1. A Personal…
by Suzanne Lieurance If you wish to become a successful writer, journaling about your future can be a powerful tool for manifesting that future and the writing life of your dreams. For that reason, create your own Manifestation Journal. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started journaling about your future, plus some journaling…
How to Focus for Optimal Success by Irene Roth In the chaotic landscape of modern life, writers often navigate a minefield of distractions. From social media notifications to household chores, the demands on our attention are relentless. Yet, amidst this turmoil, cultivating inner focus is not just a luxury for writers; it’s a necessity. It’s…
by Suzanne Lieurance As a freelance writer, author, and Law of Attraction coach for writers, I’m in constant contact with many other writers. Some of these writers tell me how they envy me because I seem to be living the life of my dreams. And they’re right about that. I am living the writing life…
by Karen Cioffi Sitting at the computer with a blank word document in front of you may be intimidating for a writer. You just finished one manuscript and need to start on another, or you’ve hired out to ghostwrite a story. Whatever the reason is, you need to begin writing a children’s story – you…
by Karen Cioffi According to Hubspot.com, “A landing page is a web page that allows you to capture a visitor’s information through a lead form.” Copyblogger.com says, “A landing page is any page on a website where traffic is sent specifically to prompt a certain action or result.” So, landing pages are designed for specific…
by Suzanne Lieurance It was another beautiful evening last night as I was writing while sitting out on the beach. I love watching squadrons of pelicans zoom by. And there is always something else interesting to see, like this welk shell pod. It’s hard to believe that this is where welk shells come from. I…
by Karen Cioffi, Contributing Editor Content curation has been around for a while, but many book marketing bloggers don’t realize the advantages or benefits it offers. This form of marketing comes in various forms throughout the internet. Of those variations there is one common thread: content curation is related to article marketing, or more specifically…
by Karen Cioffi Having yearly, monthly, and/or weekly marketing goals are crucial to achieving success. With goals, you know where you’re heading and can work toward that end. Marketing goals can be considered a marketing plan, and it will have a number of steps or objectives that must be set in motion and accomplished. Whether…
by Suzanne Lieurance That’s a good question. If you’re an author and/or a freelance writer, the short answer is you want to build your business and make more money. Yet, blogging to make money isn’t quite as easy as it looks. Still, if you don’t have a blog you’re really missing out. You don’t need…
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