Daniel 1:17 ESV
"As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams."
"As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams."
Here we are, day three of things I learned when I wrote my first two books. I pray these are building your faith, and your becoming brave enough to go venture out into the deep of becoming an author. Who knows, next year you might be able to say, "I know her! She taught me about book writing before she was a NY Times best seller." Don't laugh. I have a dream and I am working to make it a reality.
7. Gather up your endorsements before your book is done. Ask someone famous. They need to keep their name out there. The person that writes your forward is considered a co-author. You read their name because it will be listed with yours. It gives them a chance to give back to the little guy. They were the little guy once.
8. Use hashtags and mentions. Get their attention before you need it. They will take notice of you. They all watch the trends of their Instagram accounts, so be there everyday. This will help your number of followers, and when your book hits the market more people will know about it. Essentially, you don't have a large following so you ride on theirs. This way it is a win/win. Compliment, connect and ask. All they can say is, "No." Remember, no answer means ask again. Don't make an email too long. Get them at hello. Don't make the "Ask" about you. Make it about them. Best days to ask are Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
9. The average book should be no more than 240 to 280 pages. I say less. I say less than 200. No more than 70,000 words. People don't read long books anymore. The days of War and Peace are over.
10. The above help the sales of your book, and that is the biggest thing I didn't know when I wrote my first two books. So, sale, sale, sale, before your book is written. Also, try to get in newspapers and on TV. When on TV, don't get on to sale your book, but to get viewers on their show. For that, you may get asked back. I will not be on TV to sale, "The Blue Jean Jacket" but to minister to people and make the viewers relate to my story of being abandoned. People connect with others at their point of pain. Pain is a megaphone. Help people. Serve people and books will sale.
Attention Span Statistics According to The Associated Press the following interesting statistics regarding attention spans exist. People listen to a story, so tell yours.
Attention Span Statistics
1. Attention spans have shrunk by 50% over the past decade.
2. Attention spans in 1998: 12 minutes.
3. Attention spans in 2008: 5 minutes.
4. Children diagnosed with ADHD: 9.5%
Remember, I believe in you and you need to believe in yourself.
7. Gather up your endorsements before your book is done. Ask someone famous. They need to keep their name out there. The person that writes your forward is considered a co-author. You read their name because it will be listed with yours. It gives them a chance to give back to the little guy. They were the little guy once.
8. Use hashtags and mentions. Get their attention before you need it. They will take notice of you. They all watch the trends of their Instagram accounts, so be there everyday. This will help your number of followers, and when your book hits the market more people will know about it. Essentially, you don't have a large following so you ride on theirs. This way it is a win/win. Compliment, connect and ask. All they can say is, "No." Remember, no answer means ask again. Don't make an email too long. Get them at hello. Don't make the "Ask" about you. Make it about them. Best days to ask are Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
9. The average book should be no more than 240 to 280 pages. I say less. I say less than 200. No more than 70,000 words. People don't read long books anymore. The days of War and Peace are over.
10. The above help the sales of your book, and that is the biggest thing I didn't know when I wrote my first two books. So, sale, sale, sale, before your book is written. Also, try to get in newspapers and on TV. When on TV, don't get on to sale your book, but to get viewers on their show. For that, you may get asked back. I will not be on TV to sale, "The Blue Jean Jacket" but to minister to people and make the viewers relate to my story of being abandoned. People connect with others at their point of pain. Pain is a megaphone. Help people. Serve people and books will sale.
Attention Span Statistics According to The Associated Press the following interesting statistics regarding attention spans exist. People listen to a story, so tell yours.
Attention Span Statistics
1. Attention spans have shrunk by 50% over the past decade.
2. Attention spans in 1998: 12 minutes.
3. Attention spans in 2008: 5 minutes.
4. Children diagnosed with ADHD: 9.5%
Remember, I believe in you and you need to believe in yourself.
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