by leoniehope | Sep 21, 2020 | Book Marketing, Fiction, Inspire, Non-fiction
Both social media and email are essential elements in your author platform. They serve two different functions; however, so it depends on what you want to achieve as to which one you use. Only one, though, gives you control. The Rules are Changing You may have heard...
by leoniehope | Jul 20, 2020 | Goals, Inspire, Publishing
For a long time, there was a stigma around self-published books, as it was perceived their quality was inferior to those published through a publisher. And that may have been true 5-10 years ago. It no longer is. Today it’s easier than ever to self-publish and harder...
by leoniehope | Jul 13, 2020 | Writing
Whether you write fiction or non-fiction, it gets tedious using the same words to convey your message. It’s nice to have options; a different way of phrasing things that succinctly express a similar sentiment. Yes, you have an overall word count to follow for your...
by leoniehope | Jul 6, 2020 | Imagine, Writing
Does it seem like a lot of people are talking about having passion, and doing what you love? Why is following your passion so important, and how does it impact your writing? There are four reasons. The first is to use your passion as the idea for your book. Writing...
by leoniehope | Jun 29, 2020 | Imagine, Writing
Many book ideas start with the question “What if?” It’s also known as the premise. But what if there was something extra you could add to this to take your idea to a whole new level? The goal of every writer should be to make your reader FEEL something. It’s the...
by leoniehope | Jun 22, 2020 | Imagine
Adversity is the struggle, challenge or obstacle you face that must be overcome; much like the hero in a fiction story. It’s something that sets you apart from others while simultaneously linking you to those who share a similar hardship. Dealing with and triumphing...
by leoniehope | Jun 15, 2020 | Imagine, Writing
Writing and connecting to your creativity can be hard enough without further complicating it. Judging from the social media posts I see, many authors unknowingly do this when they’re writing. I’ve been guilty of this too. Maybe you’re making the same mistake. So, what...
by leoniehope | Jun 8, 2020 | Writing
Imagine this. You’ve made the time to sit down and write your book only to find you’re sitting in from of a blank page, waiting for inspiration to strike. Writer’s block is a frustrating part of being an author. Can you beat it, and if so, how? I’ve done a lot of work...
by leoniehope | Apr 4, 2020 | Inspire, Writing
It is an unprecedented time of change and unrest. Our lives have been turned upside down in just a few short weeks. No one knows for how long or what it will look like when we emerge on the other side. Feelings of fear, anxiety, and panic are rife. This pandemic is...
