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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Indie Authors, Remember to Update Amazon Author Central after Each New Upload

Yesterday, I uploaded my eleventh e-book. Today I updated my Amazon Author Central page to include my latest offering.

As an Indie, we wear so many hats. For me, I am the author, the creator. Once done with a story of whatever length, I then become the developmental editor, eyeing the big elements, the order, the need for scenes/characters in the overall plot.

Thereafter, I morph into the copy editor, focusing on minute matters, such as commas, to make sure I communicate well with my reader. Speaking of, then I read through my tale, as its first reader. Just to make sure I didn't miss any large or small components.

At that time, I transform into the one-woman design/production department. Here I play with my cover a last time, maybe adding a tagline, plus preparing a description and choosing some key words.

When done, I proceed to the online forums and start uploading.

Anyway, thought we all needed a reminder about keeping our Amazon Author Central page current.

So much to do, so much to forget...


Denise Barker, author + blogger + copy editor

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

NaNoWriMo Tip: Focus

I usually come up with my titles fairly quickly, easily. Long before I have enough plot points to entail a novel-length tale. And I have a very clear picture in my mind what my cover will be. For four of my WIPs, I printed out a scene (I prefer landscapes to people), affixed my title and hung them near my desktop computer. Having your tagline taped to your screen can help too.

It is all about focus.

So, for your 2012 NaNo project, imagine what your perfect cover would look like. Search for it online or in magazines or sketch it out yourself or whatever. This does not have to be the one you actually use, just a prop to remind you of your story.

Then create your tagline, that one thought that sums up what you want to accomplish this time. Make it twenty-five words or less. Remember, you don't need your characters names here. Just an adjective and a noun. Like "burned spy" or "rogue agent" or "unemployed waitress" or "Italian businessman." You get the idea.

Then sum up the major conflict without giving anything away. Write it on a sticky note or an index card.

Now place those two things where you are mostly likely to see them on a daily basis.


Denise Barker, author + blogger + copy editor