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By Ronda del Boccio NABBW's Associate for Entrepreneurial Authoring I came across this outstanding, to-the-point article guest-written by Ray Edwards on Michael Hyatt's blog, Your Virtual Me…By Ronda del Boccio …By Ronda del Boccio NABBW's Associate for Entrepreneurial Authoring I came across this outstanding, to-the-point article guest-written by Ray Edwards on Michael Hyatt's blog, Your Virtual Mentor. In this excellent column, Ray shared seven simple ways to improve your writing skills. As a veteran writer, I can tell you that he is right. Here are his first three tips. Know your reader. This means more than knowing a few demographics (how old they are, their average income, etc.). To know your readers means you understand their fears, frustrations, and aspirations. Writing…
Ronda Del Boccio
August 12, 2015
By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW’s Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert As an author mentor, I attract poetry and fiction authors as well as nonfiction authors. Truly, any author needs to think like a…By Ronda Del Boccio …By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW’s Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert As an author mentor, I attract poetry and fiction authors as well as nonfiction authors. Truly, any author needs to think like an entrepreneur, because there is more to writing the book than simply writing and publishing. One of the biggest stumbling blocks that causes my students to fall and skin their knees is getting to know your ideal reader. Who is your ideal reader? Knowing your audience is key. Here are just a few questions to get you thinking. These work no matter what you write (fiction, poetry, nonfictio…
Ronda Del Boccio
March 6, 2013
Book Marketing Power Tip: Book Marketing Tip: Make sure that people can find your book on Amazon.com By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert Recently, a friend of mine publis…Book Marketing Power…Book Marketing Power Tip: Book Marketing Tip: Make sure that people can find your book on Amazon.com By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert Recently, a friend of mine published her book on Amazon. I was so excited for her! I was ready to look up her book on Amazon and tell my contacts about her book. There was just one problem. I couldn\'t find her book. She told me that her book would be up by a certain date, and I was looking for a full week. Finally, I sent her an instant message and said we were sure book? I thought it was up. She said, quote, it\'s up already…
Ronda Del Boccio
September 15, 2012
Book Marketing Power Tip: How to Write a Book Pitch that Sizzles By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert This true story about an encounter at a writer\'s conference demonstr…Book Marketing Power…Book Marketing Power Tip: How to Write a Book Pitch that Sizzles By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert This true story about an encounter at a writer\'s conference demonstrates how critical it is for any book author to have a good "elevator pitch" for in your book marketing plan. One of the most common conversation starters at any conference, meeting, or even personal encounter is, "Tell me about your book" This happens way too often. I asked Joe about his novel. He should have told me to pull up a chair and sit awhile, because his description rambled on for sever…
Ronda Del Boccio
July 29, 2012
How to Write a Book: Writing Chapter Titles that Turn Browsers into Buyers By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert One of the most neglected considerations for how to write a…How to Write a Book:…How to Write a Book: Writing Chapter Titles that Turn Browsers into Buyers By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert One of the most neglected considerations for how to write a book are the chapter titles. Yet perusing chapter titles is a critical step a book browser makes when deciding whether or not to buy a book. If the front and back cover (or cover and book description online) make the browser look inside the book, guess what they\'ll see first? That\'s right, the chapter titles! So here are 3 things NOT TO DO as you write your chapter titles. 1. DO NOT overloo…
Ronda Del Boccio
June 4, 2012
Fast EASY Product Creation: Share Your Expertise on a CD or DVD FREE! By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert Anyone who is an author (whether you are one now or you want to …Fast EASY Product Cr…Fast EASY Product Creation: Share Your Expertise on a CD or DVD FREE! By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert Anyone who is an author (whether you are one now or you want to be an author) is an expert at something. Why not turn your expertise into a CD or DVD so you have something to offer people? This is an excellent income stream and relationship builder, that showcases your expertise. It doesn\'t matter whether you write fiction or nonfiction. It doesn\'t matter what your expertise is. Another great benefit of creating a CD or DVD is that you have something else …
Ronda Del Boccio
June 4, 2012
4 Simple Ways to Create a Book Bonus By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert When you\'re writing your book, it\'s important to give the reader a compelling reason to come to…4 Simple Ways to Cre…4 Simple Ways to Create a Book Bonus By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert When you\'re writing your book, it\'s important to give the reader a compelling reason to come to your website. Saying "visit my website for more information" with a link just won\'t cut it. Everyone\'s too busy to visit without a goal. Offering bonuses is a great way to get readers to your site AND gain permission to keep communicating with them. They get valuable resources. You get their name and email address along with permission to let them know about your other products, services, book…
Ronda Del Boccio
February 21, 2012
Book Authors: Master These Amazon.com Book Promotion Tweaks By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert There is more to an Amazon listing than most people realize. And the good …Book Authors: Master…Book Authors: Master These Amazon.com Book Promotion Tweaks By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert There is more to an Amazon listing than most people realize. And the good news is that in a matter of minutes, you as an author can do at least 3 things to help your book promotion efforts. And by simply asking a few friends for help, you can help your book get noticed. As the author of a book (whether print or Kindle), there are a number of ways to use what is already on the Amazon page with your book listing to promote your book. Watch this video and discover how …
Ronda Del Boccio
January 31, 2012
KDP Select: A New Option for Publishing With Kindle By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert Have you heard the hot Kindle publishing news? Learn everything you need to know…KDP Select: A New Op…KDP Select: A New Option for Publishing With Kindle By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert Have you heard the hot Kindle publishing news? Learn everything you need to know about KDP Select in this video I made just for you. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAjHd5iN-bA Receive inspirational thoughts, quotes, stories & more at http://ProfitableStorytelling.com/inspirationalstories. #1 bestselling author Ronda Del Boccio is known globally as The Story lady because she teaches you to create the best ever: The story of YOU living with passion, love, joy and p…
Ronda Del Boccio
December 23, 2011
3 Tips to Effortlessly Create Your Own Info Product FAST By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert This month I\'d like to share a video I made recently that shows 3 fast and e…3 Tips to Effortless…3 Tips to Effortlessly Create Your Own Info Product FAST By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert This month I\'d like to share a video I made recently that shows 3 fast and effortless ways to create a new info product. Enjoy! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYhIBak8LHI Receive inspirational thoughts, quotes, stories & more at http://ProfitableStorytelling.com/inspirationalstories. #1 bestselling author Ronda Del Boccio is known globally as The Story lady because she teaches you to create the best ever: The story of YOU living with passion, love, joy and purpose.…
Ronda Del Boccio
November 18, 2011
Writers Resources: AuthorsDen.com By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert One useful resource for authors that gives you a "footprint" in the search engines is called Authors…Writers Resources: A…Writers Resources: AuthorsDen.com By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert One useful resource for authors that gives you a "footprint" in the search engines is called AuthorsDen. You can register free at Authorsden.com The site has a Google PageRank of 5, which makes it an "authority site." This is good, and it lends you a bit of clout for having a profile and some articles, poems, and/or stories there. Google\'s rank system goes from N/A (not ranked) to 10. Facebook has a pagerank of 10. Once you have some pieces on AuthorsDen, you can then post your materials to …
Ronda Del Boccio
July 15, 2011
How to Write a book and Share Your Message: What are 3 Secrets of a Successful Message? By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert When you have a strong sense of mission, call…How to Write a book …How to Write a book and Share Your Message: What are 3 Secrets of a Successful Message? By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert When you have a strong sense of mission, calling or message that must be shared, becoming an author is without a doubt the most powerful way to increase your credibility. Why? Because being an author makes you an Instant VIP. Author is the root of the word authority, and being one makes you one. So when your aim is to teach, inspire, coach or share a message of love and healing, being an author is mission critical. This week, two…
Ronda Del Boccio
July 15, 2011
Author Success: How to Write a Book with Author Mentoring By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert Far too many authors end up with broken dreams because they didn’t get me…Author Success: How …Author Success: How to Write a Book with Author Mentoring By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert Far too many authors end up with broken dreams because they didn’t get mentoring BEFORE they finished writing the book. You’re about to meet a published author whom I’ll call Cheryl (not her real name). Cheryl had wanted to write a book for years because she had a powerful story to tell. She used a high-priced self-publishing company (really a vanity press in her case) that said her book would have its very own page on their site (for a handsome fee, of …
Ronda Del Boccio
May 26, 2011
Key Journal Writing Prompts: Your Life Transformation Makeover (Step One) By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert Chances are excellent that there is at least one character …Key Journal Writing …Key Journal Writing Prompts: Your Life Transformation Makeover (Step One) By Ronda Del Boccio NABBW's Entrepreneurial Authoring Expert Chances are excellent that there is at least one character trait, habit or push-button response that you would love to change, if only you had an easy way to do it. Maybe one person knows exactly how to push your buttons (and does it often!), and you would like to stop responding the way you always do. Maybe you notice a bad habit you would like to break Maybe you want to try on a new role or behavior in your life to change the results you ge…
Ronda Del Boccio
April 5, 2011
