ASK RON: “Why do you believe that the vanity press publishing model has been...
There’s a line from one of my favorite movies, “The Usual Suspects,” that goes, “The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.” Well, the greatest trick that vanity...
View ArticleAuthors Supporting Authors; How to Get the Help You Need
How do you support your fellow authors? It seems that we don’t have enough time and energy these days to do all that we feel we must, let alone be able to offer anything much to others. I think that...
View ArticleAs Long As It Takes
How long will it take you to realize your dream, complete your manuscript, have it professionally edited, designed, printed and published? “As long as it takes.” This is November, “National Novel...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know When Choosing an Editing Service
Recently an author asked me: What should I know when choosing editing for my book manuscript? What a great question! Following are six key factors that affect the quality of a book edit.
View ArticleASK RON: Do you think I should use a Christian publisher to publish my...
I run into this question quite a bit and it doesn’t have a simple yes/no answer. Over the years I do not think I have hidden the fact that I am a Christian and run my business and personal life, guided...
View ArticleWrite Your Profitable Book Now! Don’t Believe the Myths!
You want to make a difference in people's live, you are researching a topic and becoming an expert. You want to give your audience answers to their questions on your topic. You want to attract new...
View ArticleAnother Vanity E-Publisher Joins the Party
I just received an email from Ron Pramschufer at www.selfpublishing.com regarding a new player in the Self Publishing business called Kbuuk. Seems that they have developed apps that will enable you to...
View ArticleThe Best Advice I’ve Learned On Story Structure: Part 2 — Plot Point 1
Today, I’m going through two main definitions: Plot Point 1 and First Pinch Point. Here’s my version of the four-part story structure for novelists from Story Engineering. The difference to the...
View ArticleCompelling Covers
I’m a publisher whose thinking comes from within the disciplines of marketing and advertising. This keeps me strategy- and detail-oriented. When I specify typography for the text of a book, I want it...
View ArticleHave Fun Storming the Castle!
Recently one of our authors shared the twentieth rendition of a query letter he had prepared to send to an agent. His is an epic novel; a real piece of literature. I was reminded how difficult it is to...
View ArticlePros and Cons of Kickstarting Your Project
I’m hearing more often from authors who are thinking of going the Kickstarter route. Like any funding or marketing program that relies heavily on social networking, there are pros and cons. Here are...
View ArticleDo It Myself? Never Again!
I had a wonderful experience working with www.SelfPublishing.com. Having them do the layout work on my book was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Making this choice saved me money in printing...
View ArticleDo-It-Yourself Winemaking and Publishing; Some Considerations
Self-publishing has been compared to making your own wine. The result is sometimes disappointing. A famous Paul Masson Winery advertising slogan stated: “We will sell no wine before its time.” If only...
View ArticleThe Best Advice I’ve Learned on Story Structure: Part 1: Setup
For novelists, the better model to create your novel from is the four-part story structure. It’s exactly the same as the three-act structure for screenwriters but with one crucial difference. The...
View ArticlePros and Cons of Kickstarting Your Project
I’m hearing more often from authors who are thinking of going the Kickstarter route. Like any funding or marketing program that relies heavily on social networking, there are pros and cons. Here are...
View ArticleThe Best Advice I’ve Learned on Story Structure: Part 1: Setup
For novelists, the better model to create your novel from is the four-part story structure. It’s exactly the same as the three-act structure for screenwriters but with one crucial difference. The...
View ArticlePros and Cons of Kickstarting Your Project
I’m hearing more often from authors who are thinking of going the Kickstarter route. Like any funding or marketing program that relies heavily on social networking, there are pros and cons. Here are...
View ArticleThe Best Advice I’ve Learned on Story Structure: Part 1: Setup
For novelists, the better model to create your novel from is the four-part story structure. It’s exactly the same as the three-act structure for screenwriters but with one crucial difference. The...
View ArticlePros and Cons of Kickstarting Your Project
I’m hearing more often from authors who are thinking of going the Kickstarter route. Like any funding or marketing program that relies heavily on social networking, there are pros and cons. Here are...
View ArticleThe Best Advice I’ve Learned on Story Structure: Part 1: Setup
For novelists, the better model to create your novel from is the four-part story structure. It’s exactly the same as the three-act structure for screenwriters but with one crucial difference. The...
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