Many people say “someday I am going to write a book.” For a variety of reasons, most never accomplish that vision. Life takes over. They have kids, work two jobs, encounter medical and family issues, and the list goes on. The reality is that many people simply do not have the drive, determination, or ability to set a long term goal …
LUMINA hosts an annual national literary contest in a single genre, whose winners receive publication in the journal and a $500 prize. Submit your best nonfiction piece, 5K words or less. All rights revert to author upon publication. Cheryl Strayed, New York Times bestseller author, will judge. For additional information, visit http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2013/10/02/lumina-nonfiction-writing-contest/.
Once you have written a book, you are still a long way from the best sellers list. You still have quite a bit of marketing ahead of you. If you planned your book project effectively, that was part of your plan to develop an author platform. In addition to having pertinent information or a story to tell that others want to …
In addition to having pertinent information or a story to tell that others want to hear about and read as an author, you must “brand” yourself in order to become a known entity. People must know who you are and what you do before they will buy what you produce. Branding is crucial for you to successfully generate residual income streams. …