Blog & Pod
Here’s what’s on our mind, for better or worse! Enjoy the pontification mixed in with some great resources for writers.
7 Tips for Writing an Article for the First Time
A question from Twitter asked us if we had any tips about writing articles, and we deliver! This week on the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena share 7 tips for writing an article for the first time.
How a Writer’s Conference Can BOOST Your Career
Writer’s conferences are perhaps the successful writer’s best kept secret! They are well worth the cost and can give you a leap forward in your writing career. This week on the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena talk about writer’s conferences and why there should be one in your future.
Chris’ Favorite Method of Finding the BEST Book Storyline…Every Time
Sometimes all you need to write a strong fiction book is a good idea. But what if you could make that good idea GREAT? In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena talk about how to find the “golden thread” in a web of ideas that make your book really stand out from the crowd.
Why We’re Beginning to LOVE Pinterest
Pinterest is a search engine platform people go to when they’re looking for solutions–and that includes your books! In this Writing Momentum podcast episode, Chris and Gena talk about the draw of Pinterest and why it may be a good support for your writing career.
5 Killer Items to Include in Your Email Newsletter
Last week, Chris and Gena talked about the importance of building a simple newsletter for your audience. This week, they discuss five things you should always include in your email newsletter for maximum effect. If you’re not sure where to start, this is the place!
Don’t Be Afraid of a Simple Newsletter
Building an email list may be the most powerful tool in any writer’s arsenal – especially independent authors. In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena discuss how you can create a newsletter, why a “simple” newsletter is often preferable, and tricks they’ve learned to improve its success.
Why You Should Join a Mastermind
Joining a Mastermind for writers, for small businesses, or for entrepreneurs may be just the “secret sauce” you need to finish writing your book, get published, establish your branding, or jumpstart your sales. In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena discuss how joining masterminds impacted their writing and publishing lives, and why it may be life-changing for you, too.
How to Set Your Freelance Writing Rates
When it comes to charging for your writing, many authors don’t know where to start. How much do you charge per hour? Per project? How much is too little? How much is too much? In this episode, Chris and Gena talk about that and recommend a formula they’ve used for years.
Do You Need an ISBN? Barcode? ASIN?
Do you need an ISBN? How about a UPC code? And what’s an ASIN? On this episode, Chris and Gena talk about the pros and cons of getting an ISBN when you’re self-publishing.