Whether you’re a self-published author, traditionally published author, or a writer who wants to be published - you’ll find something useful in these tips for marketing, promoting, and selling your book! These ten tips will smooth your journey to the bestseller list.
Here’s a tip for writers trying to get published:
“We’re looking for authors who will work hand-in-hand with [...]

My three Quips and Tips blogs are linked by blog buttons or widgets; here are nine tips for creating your own blog button or widget on WordPress – plus three reasons why a widget could be important for your blog!
Before the tips, a quip about writing that totally applies to blogging:
“Write while the heat is in you,” [...]

Successful writers have to connect with readers ”in person” (as well as in print) if they want to create and maintain an upwards momentum. I discovered some popular published authors – such as Jodi Picoult - are open to actually connecting with readers – and others are completely inaccessible. Guess which ones will be popular longer?
Learning how to connect with readers [...]

Here are 13 ways Twitter helps writers become more successful; these tips are from freelance writers, book authors, and copywriters who describe the different ways Twitter progresses their writing careers. If you’re wondering if and how Twitter can make you a successful writer, look no further!
Before the tips, a quip:
“The time to begin writing an article is when [...]

Published author Iris Waichler, MSW, explains how a writing or publishing co-operative affects a writer’s platform – and describes the writing, publishing, and book marketing process.
First, Waichler offers a writing tip from A Book is Born: 24 Authors Tell All (which she contributed to).
“Don’t be afraid to contact people you feel may be out of reach [...]

These tips for publishing and marketing your book are from published author Iris Waichler. This is excellent and necessary writing advice for both new and professional writers!
First, here’s a quip from one of Waichler’s writing colleagues:
“May the grace of knowing how important your message is surround you always,” says Christine Louise Hohlbaum.
If you haven’t bought into [...]

An online platform for writers can generate magazine assignments, improve book sales, and further a freelancer’s writing career! Here are five tips for building a platform, from a published author.
Before the tips, a (longish) quip:
“Make an unwavering commitment to working on your book until it is finished, no matter what it takes or how difficult it may become at times,” writes [...]

These ten tips for successful writers include how to stay in “The Zone” and reach your writing goals! They’re from guest author and psychologist, Paulette Kouffman Sherman, Ph.D.
Before the tips, a quip:
“I set myself 600 words a day as a minimum output, regardless of the weather, my state of mind or if I’m sick or well,” said Arthur Hailey. “There [...]

These ten tips for doing radio interviews for writers are things I wish I would’ve known before I made a few guest appearances on the Kim Iverson show on Z99.5! Here’s also some information from radio producer Ron Freshour’s “How to be a Great Radio Guest” tip sheet. 
First, a writing tip from a history professor and Pulitzer Prize winner: 
“I’m one of those [...]

Most of the reasons freelance writers and novelists need to create a website or blog are about improving their writing skills, building a strong writing platform, networking, and becoming a more successful writer.
After I created my website – The Adventurous Writer – I realized firsthand the importance of websites or blogs for writers! Before setting it up, I couldn’t decide if it was worth the effort. [...]