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Questions on Releasing a Book in Installments

Charles Dickens built his amazing career as a writer releasing his novels in serial forms. According to the Boz Project: Every one of Charles Dickens’s novels was published serially--that is, the novels appeared not all at once, but in parts or installments, over a space of time. Publishing his novels in serial form expanded Dickens’s readership, as more people could afford to buy fiction on the installment plan; publishers, too, liked the idea, as it allowed [...]

W. Bradford Swift2014-09-01T10:00:30+00:000 Comments

Tina Games on Social Media for Authors

Most indie authors know the power and importance of using social media to help us become known and make more people aware of our books. Right? Right. But I for one will readily admit I don't know how best to leverage my time on the myriad of social media outlets that are available, but I sure am interested, so I went to a good friend of mine who has much more expertise and success with social [...]

W. Bradford Swift2014-08-14T12:40:29+00:000 Comments

Grandpa – What's an Elephant?

I've recently started the 'prewriting' stage for my third book in the Zak Bates Eco-adventure series that began with Dominion Over All followed by Endangered (which is in the final editing phase). I started this series with Ivory - Zak Bates Eco-adventure #3. The purpose of this series is to share my journey from story idea to a finished book entitled Ivory. It's my hope and intention that both writers and readers of visionary fiction will find [...]

W. Bradford Swift2014-08-06T21:08:36+00:000 Comments

Ivory: Zak Bates Eco-Adventure Book 3

Like many people I've been appalled by the horrendous killing of thousands of majestic elephants by poachers over the past several years so I've decided to do my part to spread the word so this senseless killing can be stopped before it's too late and elephants become one more species that no longer exists on our Earth. Ivory is the working title of the book. It'll be the third book in the Zak Bates Eco-Adventure series [...]

W. Bradford Swift2014-07-16T15:39:34+00:000 Comments

Debriefing the Purposeful Book Promo

On March 8-12th I ran a book promotion for two of my books about life purpose. Here's the jest of the promo that I shared: My book Spiral of Fulfillment: Living an Inspired Life of Service, Simplicity & Spiritual Serenity is now FREE on Amazon.com Mar. 8-12! Grab your copy here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005G0JKBE If you live in the UK you can download it for free on the UK website here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005G0JKBE You do NOT need a Kindle to [...]

W. Bradford Swift2014-03-29T12:55:35+00:000 Comments

Spiral of Fulfillment: Amazon Bestseller List #2 & #3

I'm pleased to announce that my book Spiral of Fulfillment: Living an Inspired Life of Service, Simplicity & Spiritual Serenity is now #2 on Amazon's Bestseller list for Spiritual Self Help and #3 in Personal Growth & Inspirational. This has occurred on the third day of a five-day Amazon Giveaway promotional during which time potential readers downloaded 377 copies. Getting the book on these 'bestseller' list is the name of the game according to Tom Corson-Knowles so I would [...]

W. Bradford Swift2014-03-10T12:55:46+00:000 Comments

2 Purposeful Book Promo Starts Tomorrow – March 8

I'm taking a couple minutes to chronicle the launch of a major (at least for me) book promotion that starts on Saturday, March 8th. Here's the details that will start appearing tomorrow: My book Spiral of Fulfillment: Living an Inspired Life of Service, Simplicity & Spiritual Serenity is now FREE on Amazon.com! Grab your copy here: http://www.amzn.com/B005G0JKBE . If you live in the UK you can download it for free on the UK website here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009ABMG9I You [...]

W. Bradford Swift2014-03-07T14:39:12+00:000 Comments

Life On Purpose March Book Specials
Life On Purpose March Book Specials

Life On Purpose March Book Specials

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhmKyqeObxI[/svp] Brad Swift co-founder of LOPI here. Quick Heads up about a special opportunity to pick up two great books on how to live a purposeful and meaningful life. We're calling the promotion - CLARITY OF PURPOSE: Don't leave home without it. Mark you calendar and let your friends know about March 8th. That's when we'll be launching a 2 book campaign to instill more purpose and passion in the world. Spiral of Fulfillment: Living a [...]

W. Bradford Swift2014-02-26T21:50:23+00:001 Comment

4 Benefits for Writers & Other Creators on Patreon
4 Benefits for Writers & Other Creators on Patreon

4 Benefits for Writers & Other Creators on Patreon

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5_0-H4GrHw[/svp] Patreon enables fans/patrons to give ongoing support to their favorite creators. If you are a writer, author or other creative person, Patreon could be the most important piece of your social media network. As a writer for the past 25 years, I know how lonely and challenging it can be for many of us 'creative sorts.' Could you not benefit from one or more of these: 1) Additional Support, both financial & otherwise. 2) Help [...]

W. Bradford Swift2014-02-24T22:23:48+00:002 Comments

Blog Posting by Email

I recently discovered an awesome new Wordpress plugin. More than that. It's like a plugin on steroids since it's really a pack of plugins are in one and all created by those smart guys that created Wordpress itself. It's called Jetpack and if you haven't heard of it, you really need to check it out. I'll be reviewing and showcasing it in depth later, but don't wait, Google it now and take a look. I'm even [...]

W. Bradford Swift2014-02-22T17:26:37+00:000 Comments