For all of us in the querying business, you'd know that comp titles are important. Comp titles are examples of previously published books that are similar to the one you're writing or querying. Why authors should research comp titles? Comp titles are not just for the querying stage. I believe they're so much more useful when … Continue reading Why authors should research comp titles?
Category: Writing
Tips from a Freelance Writer
As you know, I occasionally do take on freelance writing work and after a jolting experience with non-payment last week I woke up to the realities of the freelance writing world. Sure, I knew the rules. After a decade in the business I knew the ins and outs. Yet, I flung all common sense out … Continue reading Tips from a Freelance Writer
Easter Gift Ideas
Its going to be Easter in a fortnight. We're already gearing up for Holy Week. This weekend the Redemptorist Missions in our parish will conclude with a solemn high Mass. We're so close to Passion Week. But gifts! What do you give for Easter? Because Lent is such a deeply spiritual time, I don't believe … Continue reading Easter Gift Ideas
Why every author must learn S.E.O?
What is S.E.O? Search Engine Optimization. Like all web analytic studies, when I first learned about S.E.O I was blown away. To be honest, I'm not following my own advice here. I'm not investing the time and money in plugging S.E.O. because I don't have it. But if you're an author who loves the marketing … Continue reading Why every author must learn S.E.O?
5 Questions to ask your book designer
I've worked on three book covers this year, "Ten Reminders for the Single Christian Woman," "Cinders of Castlerea" and "Under a Scottish Sky." The last book cover still remains to be done. I've noticed many publishers now work with authors when it comes to book covers for long forms of work, like novellas and novels. … Continue reading 5 Questions to ask your book designer
QMC 5 Should I invest in EMR?
I had a question from Dr. KC the other day,asking if he should invest in an EMR? For those of you who're still stuck with paper and pen, then here's the low down. EMR is an Electronic medical record. All records are entered and stored on a centralized system. The EMR trend gained traction largely … Continue reading QMC 5 Should I invest in EMR?