If we lived in a utopia, maybe you would write a good book, and the world would hear about it. Unfortunately, we don’t, and there are many great writers who will never be heard of because they don’t know how to promote their book online. It is one thing to have writing skills, it is…
How to Overcome Writer’s Block: 10 Tips
When researching this topic, I came across a post that called writer’s block a myth. The writer gave different reasons why he thought so. According to him, writers only feel they have a block because they are perfectionists who don’t forgive themselves when they make a mistake. Another reason is that it is just an…
11 Pinterest Marketing Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
So, you’ve learnt that Pinterest is a top platform to market your business and you want to make sure you are doing things right. Or maybe you are already putting in so much effort but it’s not yielding as much fruit as you know it should. If you can relate to any of these, read…
How to Sell Your Book on Social Media
You already believe you should sell your book on social media, or you won’t be here. I bet you are reading this because you are looking for effective ways to do social media book marketing. I figured we might as well get right to it so I don’t bore you with irrelevant details. Having said…
Blogging vs Freelance Writing: Which is Best for You?
I recently coached someone on content writing and after the class, he asked me how he could monetise the knowledge, I told him he could be a blogger or a freelance writer and explained the unique perks and challenges of both. That conversation spurred me to write this post on blogging vs freelance writing for…
15 Common Marketing Mistakes to Avoid as a Small Business
Working with small businesses as a content writer at an agency and as a freelancer taught me two things about many small businesses. It is either they are not marketing at all or doing marketing wrong. To address the first, you can only give your business a chance in the competitive business world when people…
Sure Ways To Sell Your Novel Online
In today’s world of e-commerce, many physical products are now sold online. Business owners strive to get their businesses online because of the advantage of reaching a wider audience. This, in turn, makes for more sales than they would in a physical store. Selling your novels online can be a chilled way to make extra…
10 Practical Ways to Generate Blog Post Ideas
You know that feeling when you’re staring at a blank screen, trying to come up with the perfect blog post idea, but your brain just refuses to cooperate? Yeah, I’ve been there. Sometimes, it feels like all the good ideas are just… gone! I have been blogging for nearly ten years and have had to…
How to Determine the Best Social Media Platform to Promote Your Book
If you only use social media for personal interaction, you are not using it to its full potential, especially if you self-publish your work. Social media can help you promote your book and build your brand as an author or writer. However, there are so many social media platforms, and you may not get the…
Speed Reading Techniques Voracious Readers Swear By
We live in a fast-paced world where access to information has never been this good. But the amount you consume often depends on how fast you read it. While you can’t read every text you encounter, it helps to swiftly read up on those that interest you. You can achieve this with speed reading. Speed…
