Non-Fiction
Irresistible World Building Release Day and Blog Hop!
Janeen Ippolito
April 24, 2018
I’m please to announce that my next writing resource is available for purchase! Write stories with worlds that create lifelong fans and fandoms! Irresistible World Building for Unforgettable Stories contains key methods and tips on how to weave your world building into every aspect of your story, from theme to plot…
5 Tips to Sharing About Your Book(s) Without Being a Jerk
Janeen Ippolito
March 26, 2018
Repetition. It’s one of the hardest parts of marketing. The fact of the matter is, the best way to get people’s attention is to tell them about your book, event, special deal, etc more than once. In fact, it takes anywhere from 3-10 mentions through different channels to get someone’s…
The One Essential for Writing and Publishing Success
Janeen Ippolito
March 19, 2018
I’m going to throw down the word right away: Perseverance. That’s it. Nothing fancy. But within those twelve letters is a key difference between failure and success in writing. Perseverance isn’t a popular word, because it often means dealing with rejection, difficulties, days when you just don’t feel like it,…
Fellow Authors are Friends, Not Food/Enemies: A Healthy Perspective on Author Networking (Realm Makers blog)
Janeen Ippolito
November 9, 2017
Author networking is a great way to build and grow your platform for mutual benefit. You win, because you get community and connections (and yes, even friends). Other authors win, because they get the same deal you do! Your readers win, because they get even more books to read! Here…
5 Tips for Evaluating Writing Feedback and Advice
Janeen Ippolito
July 24, 2017
Writing feedback is great--but only if you know what to do with it. A healthy sense of your own Push, a clear mind, and a system for managing feedback will keep you on track with your vision and give you fresh insight and motivation.