9 Things Breaking Bad Taught Me About Writing
I absolutely love the show Breaking Bad. I especially identify with Walter White, the main character of the show. Like Walter, I want to provide a good living for my family. I want to do something so well people will give anything to be part of it. And I want to know that what I […]
3 Reasons to Write Blog Posts Fast
One of my favorite authors, Blair Warren, wrote a press release for a client. When Blair asked his client how long he wanted the press release to be, he said, “One hour.” One hour? How can a press release be an hour long? The client said, “I want you to write the best press release […]
3 Keys to Building an Audience
You’ve heard that every writer has an audience. Have you found yours yet? Maybe you’re saying, “Frank, that sounds great. But if they’re out there, why haven’t I found them? Where are they hiding?” Photo Credit: Web Summit Flickr via Compfight cc Yes, it’s frustrating to pour your heart into your work and publish to an […]
7 Ways Every Writer Can Build an Audience – and an Easy Way to Get Started
Photo Credit: TEDxSydney Flickr via Compfight cc Last fall I decided to quit treating writing like a hobby and build an audience. First, I enrolled in the Tribe Writers Course. What sold me on the course was this promise: Tribe Writers will help you get the attention your work deserves. Bam. That’s exactly what I’m […]
Make Your Writing Sell – Lessons from the Tabloids
Photo Credit: swanksalot Flickr via Compfight cc This weekend I went to Walmart. When you get to the checkout, you’re presented with an array of magazines with headlines that grab you – and won’t let go. I thought, “Why do these publications sell year after year, decade after decade, and they’re still printed on paper?” […]
How to Sell Your First 25,000 eBooks
Photo Credit: Frank Gruber Flickr via Compfight cc Do you want to write an eBook? What if you could make it a bestseller? These techniques have sold 25,000 eBooks for me. What I did, you can do, too. First, let’s get rid of your excuses. 3 Reasons You Put Off Writing Your Book You’ve thought […]
3 Awesome Ways to Be Your Reader's Hero
Robin Emmons is a hero to her community. When she learned that 72,000 people nearby had no access to fresh produce, she plowed up her back yard and started growing fruits and vegetables. That was 2008. Now she has 9 acres of land and 200 volunteers. Robin delivers her produce at half the price her […]