Colin Lalley writes for the Lulu Blog - Archived
Want to be a successful author in the 21st century? You have to be online. It goes beyond a suggestion into the territory of necessity. But how do you strengthen your online presence so you can be sure the greatest number of people see you and know to buy your work? Being visible, engaging with …
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There have been a lot of great showdowns throughout history: David vs Goliath, Yankees vs Red Sox, and…To vs Too? We’re back with more simple grammar mistakes you should never make in your writing, featuring a whole host of matchups between similar-but-not-quite-the-same words. Take a look at the list – and our previous set of …
We’re all book people here at Lulu. We believe in the power of telling stories and our mission is to give everyone the platform to do so. But technology has been as important to other forms of storytelling as it has been to book publishing. Case in point: podcasts. There are dozens (or hundreds) of …
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I have described myself as prolific, and after looking at my early track record no one could disagree. I waited many years before taking up the pen to write. But once I started I took off by most standards, writing four novels in two years. Without hesitation it is impossible to be a prolific writer …
You’ve written your book. You’ve published it. Congratulations! So…what’s next? If you’re like many authors, you want to start selling it. But it’s not enough to just make it available for sale and cross your fingers. After all, you have a lot of competition out there. And while you have a lot of control when …
Rejection slips, or form letters, however tactfully phrased, are lacerations of the soul, if not quite inventions of the devil—but there is no way around them. – Isaac Asimov We’ve all gotten rejected once or twice in our lives. This is especially true when it comes to authors: it’s all about putting yourself out there, …
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Most independent authors are used to selling their books online. Sites like Lulu.com, Amazon, and other retailers are typically the place where you’ll get most of your sales. If you put in a little hustle, you can also get your books on the shelves of brick-and-mortar stores. But what if you want to sell your …
Your writing time is precious. Last year we gave you five apps that every writer needs to check out. We’re back with five more apps to help you stay organized, stay on track, and make writing that much easier. Or maybe they’ll help make your life easier. Either way, you’ll thank us. 1. Evernote We’ve …