What is The Passive Voice?

The Passive Voice is an excellent blog for Authors & Publishers Passive Guy (PG) is the main blogger and an attorney, entrepreneur and former tech executive Reasons why we recommend The Passive Voice Excellent quality posts Covers both in depth analysis and quick news We've already included it in various lists such as 'Best Resources for Authors' and 'Best Blogs for Authors' It is a very good...

Top Websites for Authors

We've already covered Top Blogs for Authors in an earlier post This post covers the Top Websites for Authors, listed in no particular order Top Websites for Authors Part 1 Writer Unboxed - excellent site about the Craft and Business of Fiction Jane Reid, Literary Agent - excellent website/blog which lets you get insights into the mind of a literary agent Seth Godin Blog and Seth Godin website -...

Top Blogs for Authors

Here are some good blogs for Authors to check up on, presented in no particular order Top Blogs for Authors which Update At Least Once a Week Jane Friedman Advice for Authors. Perhaps the best blog for authors The Bookseller. A Really amazing site for Authors and Publishers. It's UK based but contains stuff also relevant to authors in other countries Blogs at The Bookseller. Blogs from different...

How much time should you spend on Author Forums and Author Groups?

This is a pretty easy question to answer As little as possible. Just enough time to check if there is something of value added. If there is, read that. If not, don't read anything Author related Sites you should spend minimal time on Any Author Forum or Group that is about chit chat Any Author Blog or Site that focuses on blaming external things for 'life of authors being tough' Any Author...

How Authors can Build a Support System

Being an author can be a solitary and stressful existence. There are long periods of struggling with setback and adversity. To compound matters, a disproportionate number of authors are introverts and/or recluses to begin with It's imperative, for you as an Author, that you build a Support System. A good support system will skyrocket your chances of success and help you maintain your sanity...