There's little doubt that Amazon has made a significant amount of money off the backs of writers. Whether they penned the highest-grossing traditionally published title of the decade or wrote yet another alien love triangle romance and sold four self-published copies, Amazon takes its cut of every title, just like all book retailers. With all the toilet paper, electronics, … [Read more...] about Amazon Announces Writing Grant
NaNoWriMo
It’s Not Too Late to NaNo
If you're connected to any writers on social media, your timelines are probably already filled with the complete spectrum of emotions concerning NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month. The elation at meeting or passing your word count goal for the day can be cause for a little humble-bragging, but the angst that goes with life events preventing you from getting to the … [Read more...] about It’s Not Too Late to NaNo
It’s NaNo Time Again…
Ordinary folks may be stringing a few more fake cobwebs around the lamp post in preparation for Halloween tomorrow night, but die-hard authors--an anticipated 350,000 or so--are busy plotting and scheming against their characters and their plots. It's NaNo time again, or National Novel Writing Month. If there's anyone left, book lover or author alike, who's never heard of … [Read more...] about It’s NaNo Time Again…
NaNoWriMo: But Did I Win?
With the excitement of NaNoWriMo firmly grasping authors everywhere, it's easy to forget that there are newcomers each year who are still a little perplexed by the whole process. The concept of writing the actual 50,000-word novel is already daunting enough, but then the notion of what to do with it when finished is somewhat harder. The first thing to remember about NaNo is … [Read more...] about NaNoWriMo: But Did I Win?
NaNoWriMo: One Week In…
Okay, don't panic... it hasn't been quite a full week since NaNoWriMo kicked off. You've still got plenty of time. National Novel Writing Month--NaNo, to the veteran participants and tweet-watchers--kicked off this past Tuesday with all the fanfare that only the great collective writing event could produce. But what does it really take to participate? Backing up, NaNoWriMo … [Read more...] about NaNoWriMo: One Week In…
Camp NaNoWriMo Kicks Off Today
Most authors and even a good number of readers have at least heard of NaNoWriMo--National Novel Writing Month--if not actually participated themselves. Staged each year in November, the high-pressure event has given rise to a number of bestselling books both traditionally and self-published, including titles like Water for Elephants and Hugh Howey's Wool. At last year's event, … [Read more...] about Camp NaNoWriMo Kicks Off Today
Amazon Lets Customers Give Back for Books with Amazon Smile
As if memberships for free shipping, low thresholds for delivery options, and discount incentives weren't already enough to sway consumers, Amazon is making it possible for its customers to feel good about their purchases through charitable contributions. The company's program, Amazon Smile (named in reference to the iconic swooping shape on its boxes), lets consumers … [Read more...] about Amazon Lets Customers Give Back for Books with Amazon Smile
Taking NaNoWriMo Direct to Distribution
As 500,000 authors in over 100 countries gear up to kick off National Novel Writing Month in two days, companies have stepped forward to encourage and support these would-be novelists. Today, FastPencil announced its incentives for NaNo participants, offering support and help with distribution in ebook and print. “National Novel Writing Month is a crucial time for writers … [Read more...] about Taking NaNoWriMo Direct to Distribution
Wattpad Asks, Are You Ready for NaNoWriMo?
National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, as its affectionately called, is almost upon us. Some of the benefits to authors who struggle and fight to complete a 50,000 word novel within the 30 days of the month--apart from the ability to print their own winner's certificates and order a winner's t-shirt at their own expense--are the perks from NaNo sponsors, which include … [Read more...] about Wattpad Asks, Are You Ready for NaNoWriMo?
NaNoWriMo Halfway Point
Today marks the halfway point for the Office of Letters and Light’s annual project, National Novel Writing Month. While the OLL sponsors many exciting projects throughout the year, it’s possible none has such a participation and involvement as NaNo. With the very lofty goal of writing a 50,000-word novel entirely during the month of November, over 300,000 participants are at … [Read more...] about NaNoWriMo Halfway Point
NaNoWriMo Kicks Off, New Challenges for Authors Ahead
A record number of would-be authors are slated to participate in this year’s NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, with an estimated 300,000 writers expected to sign up for the challenge. For those unfamiliar with the concept, NaNo—as it’s often called—is a writing challenge, an online community, and a full complement of social media commiserating rolled into … [Read more...] about NaNoWriMo Kicks Off, New Challenges for Authors Ahead
NaNoWriMo Kicks Off Today
NaNoWriMo, the nickname of the more aptly titled National Novel Writing Month, is a month-long challenge every November for the past thirteen years that draws would-be authors numbering in the hundreds of thousands. The goal is simple: to write a 50,000-word novel in thirty days or less. Growing from one individual and a handful of like-minded friends in 1999 to over 250,000 … [Read more...] about NaNoWriMo Kicks Off Today
Ebook of the Week Feature: Steve Umstead
GoodEReader.com’s Indie Author Initiative profiled self-published author Steve Umstead earlier this year with his first title, Gabriel's Redemption, in which Commander Gabriel found himself on a perilous space mission made all the more dangerous by inside politics and a serious case of “don’t-trust-anybody.” For this week’s Ebook of the Week feature, Umstead is giving away … [Read more...] about Ebook of the Week Feature: Steve Umstead