About Candy Ann: Candy Ann is an American author from Akron, Ohio. She was born May 29, 1992 to a middle class family. Candy has published one book so far and is currently working on her second to be published. Ann had began writing poetry at an early age. Writing poetry helped her cope with her stepfather passing away in 2004. Miss Candy has received many rewards such as certificates for her poetry. She had previously been published in numerous of places when she was in Jr High (Middle … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Candy Ann
5 Tips on Submitting Your Book to BookGoodies
We receive hundreds of new book submissions and author interviews every month and though most of them are quite good when they arrive, here are five helpful guidelines for how to have the best possible post you can on our site: Correct Spelling on Book Title and Author Name You would be shocked, absolutely shocked how many times in a week I make corrections to book titles and author's names. Be sure that you double check your submissions to any site, especially if you are working off a … [Read more...] about 5 Tips on Submitting Your Book to BookGoodies
How To Self-Publish: A DIY Approach by Leti Del Mar @leti_delmar
This book is for anyone who has ever considered publishing their own work but has either thought the process seemed too complicated or too expensive. My newest book will hold your hand as it guides your manuscript from your word processor to a formatted e-book and paperback. It will show you how to launch and market your book, get reviews, and use social media to establish an author platform. I promise to show you how this can all be accomplished for less than you would spend on a week's worth … [Read more...] about How To Self-Publish: A DIY Approach by Leti Del Mar @leti_delmar
The Indie Author – Guest Post by Tory Richards @ToryRichards
The Indie Author Indie authors face a lot of challenges but a major one is the reputation that’s out there. It’s not all that great, thanks mostly to the abundance of horribly written books inundating the market. Seems like everyone, and I mean everyone, is suddenly a writer. It’s wonderful that there’s a platform for writers who want to control everything about the publishing of their work, but it would be nice if there were some basic guidelines. No one is perfect, but understanding the … [Read more...] about The Indie Author – Guest Post by Tory Richards @ToryRichards
Interview with Author – T. C. Southwell
Author Bio: T. C. Southwell was born in Sri Lanka and moved to the Seychelles when she was a baby. She spent her formative years exploring the islands – mostly alone. Naturally, her imagination flourished and she developed a keen love of other worlds. The family travelled through Europe and Africa and, after the death of her father, settled in South Africa. T. C. Southwell has written over thirty novels, ranging from fantasy and science-fiction to romance and space opera, as well as five … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – T. C. Southwell
Self Publishing and marketing Your Book – Guest Post by Velyn Cooper
Writing your book is nothing in comparison to self publishing and marketing your book, as the latter requires effort beyond what I could ever have imagined. Networking is THE key to marketing and positive networking results come when you are willing to connect with others and support them in the same way that you want them to support you. I have learned the powerful effects of searching for and becoming a member of indie groups such as Book Goodies. At first, the submission process was a … [Read more...] about Self Publishing and marketing Your Book – Guest Post by Velyn Cooper
Go Local: Putting Press Releases to Work in Book Promoting – Guest Post by Lauren Grimley
For all writers, but particularly for self-published or indie-published authors, book promoting is crucial to success. Writers will find as many differing opinions on how best to bring attention to their books as they did on ways to write their work. Though this often contradictory advice can be maddening, it makes sense. Everyone will find certain writing techniques and certain promoting platforms that work best for his or her style and book. No, You’re Not National News…Yet One … [Read more...] about Go Local: Putting Press Releases to Work in Book Promoting – Guest Post by Lauren Grimley
