Lofty Goals and Experience Set Backs
Have you ever set some lofty goals and experience set backs? They can either make or break your momentum while you try to reach for the ultimate prize.
2020 SMART Refresh
As with each and every new year it brings about goals and ambitions. Whether they be new or old… including SMART goals.
Release Day Ideas
Mornin, James Quinlan Meservy again. This afternoon I want to share with you some of my ideas for what you can do on Release Day. So your big day has finally arrived. And now, your book is live. It is a BIG DAY, and it does not matter it if is your 1st published book,...
November Thought
Mornin! This is James Quinlan Meservy, and I do sincerely apologize for not posting about November's topic before now, but I have been so busy lost in my own world of writing that I time flew by. The November topic is one near and dear to my heart, Book Releases. In...
Group Promos: A Newsletter Alternative?
Today, we are going to talk about group promos and their important use. You know what a swap is and group promo isn’t much different. What is a group promo? It’s basically a swap with many authors in it. Usually, they have a common theme such as “Halloween books” or...
Newsletter Swaps
What are newsletter swaps? As an author, you’ll hear the word, 'swaps'--short for newsletter swaps, a lot and personally, I can tell you it’s one of the most important ways to market your books. That got your attention, huh? Good. You share my book and I’ll share...
JQM Thoughts on Newsletters
Mornin'! I am James Quinlan Meservy Fantasy Author Extraordinaire, Creator of Creatures, Embellisher of Events, And Firebrand “Stories that Kindle Imagination" I wanted to take a moment of your time and share my thoughts on newsletters or reader groups, as they are...
Audience & Genre – Newsletters for Beginners Part 3
Most seasoned newsletter veterans know that your audience & genre are key to delivering a successful newsletter. They’re the keys to a great newsletter.
Preparation – Newsletters for Beginners Part 2
Would you believe me that all that huff and fluff about newsletters being hard is a bunch of bull hockey? They can be easy if you do the preparation right.
Newsletters for Beginners Part 1
Wondering what are newsletters? Why do you need them? How can they benefit you? Follow along Burning Ember’s talk about newsletters all this month to find out more.