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Resume Writing Guide

by Lori Soard There are probably as many forms of resume writing as there are types of jobs to apply for.  The ideas presented in this article are ONE way of writing a resume and are intended only as a sample.  They are tips that should help you, no matter what form your resume takes [...]

Promo 101

Building a readership. Increasing book sales. Two of the most important things an author can do to promote her career. Whether you’re published or unpublished, it’s never too early to start building a readership. COMMUNITY OUTREACH Volunteer to speak at local nonprofit groups and your library. If you have a book out, ask for a [...]

Agents: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

by Lori Soard You want an agent but can’t get one until you’re published. You can’t get publishing houses to read your work without an agent. Sound like a catch twenty-two? It is and with the market growing tighter every day good agents are taking on very few new writers. Many unscrupulous agents are making [...]