It’s that time of year, and most of us are in a quandary of what gifts to give our writer friends. We want them to know they are loved and appreciated with the perfect item that suits their personality, but what? Search no more! The following will help you wrap…

@DiAnnMills 'Tis the season of the turkey. If you enjoy eating the Thanksgiving bird, then you love the season. If you’re the turkey, well not so much. You’ve probably spent the past year hatching ways to disguise yourself. For the turkey, I commend his ingenuity. For the turkey-writer, well not…

by DiAnn Mills @diannmills Meeting reader needs can be a daunting task, which is one of the reasons why The Author Roadmap is dedicated to helping you be a success with social media while creating writing projects. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@diannmills on @brmcwc #pubtips #writing"]7 Things Your Target Audience Needs…

by DiAnn Mills @diannmills Curious about what it’s like to live with a writer? This week I interviewed my husband for his perspective. I admit waiting for his answers caused my heart to head into overdrive. How honest would he be? Would I have to eliminate my husband in my…

by DiAnn Mills @diannmills Whenever I speak about the value of social media, writers groan, frown, and complain. Too many writers are not willing to get past the learning curve needed to develop their brand. My response is always that a writer’s life requires flexibility to learn craft, marketing, publishing,…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Professional writers work hard to market and promote their books. We want to reach our readers with a solid platform that enhances our brand and leaves no doubt to our genre. While we strive to follow guidelines, additional tips make our efforts easier and more effective.…