This Week on Books Direct -
17 November 2013
Here's
a list of the articles you may have missed this week:
"Christian Parenting" - Brought to you by Bundle of the Week.
This
week's bundle includes encouragement for the weary mom, practical parenting
tips and devotions to help you focus your heart even from the trenches of
parenthood. And all for only $7.40 (a discount of more than 70%).
"Scobleizer: How to Use Facebook to Launch a Product & Throw a Party" - Article
by Pat Parkinson for Post Planner.
Want
to use Facebook to launch a product & throw a HUGE launch party? Here's how
Robert Scoble & Shel Israel did it for their new book.
"How to Write a Novel" - Article by Stephanie Morrill for Go Teen Writers.
It's
hard to write a solid "Step by Step" guide for writing a novel, but
this is Stephanie's process, more or less.
Rachel
has compiled a list of things that famous writers liked. Your turn now. You're
a famous writer, what do YOU like?
"Tricks for Creating A Strong Character Voice in Dialogue" - Article by Lorrie
Porter for This Craft Called Writing.
Making
dialogue sound genuine is an art in itself. Creating a distinctive voice for
every character in a story is no easy task. Lorries has some tips which may
help you write dialogue for each of your characters which steps off the page in
a unique and individual way.
"If Books Ruled the World" - Article by Rachel Cordasco for Book Riot.
Wouldn't
it be wonderful if books ruled the world?
"8 Easy Writing Tips to Improve Your Blogging and Make Sales" - Article
by Angela Booth for Social Media Today.
Are
you making sales from your blog? You’ll have many reasons for blogging, but
those reasons break down to the nitty-gritty: sales. The following writing tips
will help you to improve your blogging and SELL.
"Writing For YOU"
- Article by The Magic Violinist for Positive Writer.
Have
you gotten bored with the book you're writing. The key to becoming excited
about your book again is to chill. Don't panic.
"Google Books Wins Case Against Authors Over Putting Works Online" - Article
by The Guardian.
A
New York court has dismissed a lawsuit against Google by authors who accused
the internet giant of digitally copying millions of books for an online library
without permission. What do you think?
Rebecca
Joines Schinsky for Book Riot.
A
whole bunch of Riot readers submitted photos of their Book Fetish-style
goodies, and Rebecca has picked some of the best ones to share with you today. Do
you have one of your own to share?
"Why Are You Following Only Authors? Follow Readers!" - Article by Rachel
Thompson for BookPromotion.com.
How
do I connect with readers on social media? I know they're out there, but how do
I find them? A great question, a not so easy answer.
"Book Blogging Tips" - Article by Jenny for Jennyinneverland.
Jenny
shares her top tips for book blogging.
"10 Speaking Tips for Authors" - Article by Brian Feinblum for
BookMarketingBuzzBlog
Brian
gives authors 10 tips for public speaking.
"For Sale: The Luxury Home Libraries of Your Dreams" - Article by Becky
Cole for Book Riot.
Sotheby's
International Realty just posted a roundup of the most lustworthy luxury home
libraries in their currently for-sale properties. Got some spare cash?
