Hi there! My name is Nicole, and I have been a Communications/Public Relations intern at the Troy Book Makers this summer. During my time here, I have been working on ways to utilize the TBM blog site to help you…
Friday Quote: Mark Twain
“Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very;’ your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.” Mark Twain
Friday Quote: Stephen King
“If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” Stephen King
Friday Quote: Toni Morrison
“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” Toni Morrison
Friday Quote: Maya Angelou
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Maya Angelou
Six Steps to Becoming a Better Writer
Blogging
Blogs are a less costly way to advertise for your new book. A top book blog attracts a lot of viewers; therefore it’s great for getting the attention of new consumers. Lisa Parkins, a social media consultant and YA book…
NANOWRIMO
It’s November 1st, and that means NANOWRIMO has begun! NANOWRIMO is the the short-hand name for National Novel Writing Month –a fun, challenging time, during which writers endeavor to write a 50,000 word novel in one short month. Find out…
Best Ways to Attract Readers!
The most popular method for a reader to discover new books is word of mouth, but social media can also assist in spreading awareness of a new book coming to market. For a self-published author, online resources such as crowdfunding,…
Support Local Authors on KickStarter
Hello writers and book lovers! One of our authors, Linda Mary Wagner, has written a stirring mystery memoir about her struggle with a wrongful diagnosis of mental illness in her youth. She is endeavoring to fund her first print run…