Author: Gianni Franco

I first read this book when I was 11 and still have the same book from 1984, when it was rereleased for obvious reasons.

Useful information describing the changes to online publishing.

https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2018/08/whats-going-on-with-createspace-and-kdp-print/

Researching literary agents feels daunting, but so is writing a book! And you’ve already done that. You definitely can create a list of agents who should be a good fit for your work. Here’s how.

Source: Researching Literary Agents: 4 Steps for Finding & Connecting with Agents

The most common mistakes that bog down an otherwise flowing narrative are easy to avoid or correct when you’re editing fiction scenes. These five simple steps will make your writing soar and your readers sit up and take notice.

Source: Editing Fiction: The 5 Most Common Mistakes That Bog Down Your Narrative

Good news on readership. Keep writing and always seek an editor to put out your best work. Read the short article for the stats.

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/77612-publishing-sales-rise-5-5-in-first-four-months-of-2018.html

A quick read from Forbes showing the different genres and their sales. Don’t give up on writing.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamrowe1/2018/07/22/estimated-u-s-book-publisher-revenue-was-north-of-26-billion-in-2017/

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In advance of our 4th Annual Science Fiction and Fantasy Virtual Conference, four of the participating presenters share their best quick tips for writing fantasy and science-fiction.

Source: 4 Authors Share Their Best Tips for Writing Fantasy & Science-Fiction | WritersDigest.com

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Rob Eagar offers up three essential Amazon secrets and hacks for authors, including how to change the marketing text for your book, getting email subscribers through Kindle Direct Publishing, and identifying your target audience.

Source: 3 Amazon Secrets Every Author Needs to Know | WritersDigest.com