Last week, we began talking about the Three Bs of marketing: 1) Brand 2) Bio 3) Buy-in We specifically focused on “brand” last week. Today we’re going to talk about bio…what you say about, well, you! This might sound like a silly thing to even need to talk about. And there are many helpful blog posts and articles out there with in-depth information on how to write an author bio. My main point is this: Don’t forget to include it! Honestly, I’ve been to so many blogs and websites that looked really cool…but whose writers were like cyber-ghosts because their bio was either hidden…or nonexistent. In all your marketing efforts—online, in print or in person—it’s important people know the basics about you. Think of it like this: If someone picks up […]
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Writer Q & A: Should I write a story based on real life, or make it up?
Hello Friends and welcome to our new Monday series – Writer Q & A with Susie May (okay, I thought the rhyme was fun, I admit it). But this year I’m answering the hundreds of questions we get every year at MBT – trying to help you figure out this writing journey. This week’s question is: Should I write a story based on real life…or should I make it up? Great question, and we talk about the difference of Memoirs and Novels in this short video. Hope you enjoy it -and should you have any questions about the writing life, email them to: info@mybooktherapy.com! We’ll do our best to answer them. Would you prefer to listen to this on your MP3? Here you go! Audio Version Have a great writing […]
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A New Year of Success, Part Three: Love Adversity
I know. You want to hit the delete button right now. There’s nothing fun about the problems you face in life and you don’t mind telling me I’ve lost my marbles for even thinking it. I get it. I really do but, since I’ve been around the block a few times, I’ve learned something very important that I want to share with you: Adversity Rocks! There is a depth of wisdom you gain by staring in the face of adversity that you cannot get any other way. What’s more, you cannot give your characters what you know nothing about. Adversity is the gateway to success. If it weren’t for adversity, what would you bring to the table that was uniquely you? Lots of people can write really well. But only […]
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Howdy Folks! With this year’s Frasier contest right around the corner, let’s acknowledge someone who has made it possible. Introducing Rachel Hauck and her new book Once Upon a Prince. Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your story? Once Upon a Prince, the first novel in the Royal Wedding series by bestselling author Rachel Hauck, treats you to a modern-day fairy tale. Susanna Truitt never dreamed of a great romance or being treated like a princess—just to marry the man she has loved for twelve years. But life isn’t going according to plan. When her high-school-sweetheart-turned-Marine-officer breaks up instead of proposing, Susanna scrambles to rebuild her life. The last thing Prince Nathaniel expects to find on his American holiday to St. Simon’s Island is the queen of […]
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