Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
Ways Short Stories Can Earn You Money
Short stories can help you earn money in several ways. The digital age has created a new interest in short fiction, as the internet...
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Author of Christian Contemporary Fiction and African American Drama
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Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
- Aug 11, 2022
- 2 min
Why You Need a Website If You Are a Fiction Writer
One of the main questions I receive in my one-on-one consultation is, ‘Do I need a website?’ The short answer is yes and here are three...
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Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
- Aug 9, 2022
- 3 min
10 Marketing Tips for Fiction Writers
There are a number of ways to market fiction effectively. Trust me, over the 12 years I’ve been doing this, I have tried them all....
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Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
- Jan 19, 2022
- 3 min
Book Formats Available to Self-Publishers
I started my journey in the writing world 11 years ago and formats were limited then. However, writers are enjoying more options today...
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Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
- Apr 22, 2021
- 3 min
It's Not Just about the Writing When It Comes to Fiction
Whenever a fiction writer decides to self-publish their work, they can be so excited at the prospect that they slip up on some of the...
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Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
- Apr 21, 2021
- 3 min
The Pros and Cons of Entering Writing Competitions
There are a number of pros and cons to entering writing contests. There are many out there, some more legitimate than others, and some...
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Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
- Apr 19, 2021
- 3 min
The Basics of Writing Fiction
I have been writing fiction novels for 13 years. If you know me you know I've always had a love for writing. After I graduated from the...
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Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
- Apr 17, 2021
- 3 min
12 Effective Public Relations Strategies for Authors
Are you missing out on valuable opportunities because you can’t afford a fancy public relations (PR) firm? Authors can benefit from...
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Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
- Apr 10, 2021
- 3 min
4 Common Mistakes that will Slow Down Your Writing Speed
The author, Stephen King, once said, “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.”...
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Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
- Apr 9, 2021
- 3 min
3 Tips to Speed Up Your Writing
There is absolutely no denying that writing can be a dreary and draining task. Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist and short story...
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Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
- Aug 12, 2020
- 2 min
Pre-Publishing Decisions You Need to Make
Before you publish your book there are several important decisions you need to make. Many writers focus the vast majority of their...
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Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
- Jul 26, 2020
- 3 min
Do You Have Enough for a Book?
Talk to most folks and they’ll tell you that they have a great idea for a book. To be fair, any good book starts with an idea. However,...
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Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
- Jul 19, 2020
- 3 min
The Importance of Editing
One of the biggest mistakes an author can make is to publish a book they’ve edited themselves. Sounds harsh, but it’s true. It’s...
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Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
- Jul 9, 2020
- 3 min
Do Not Believe the Hype
Good morning, at least it is morning when I wrote this. I woke up and checked my Facebook feed per usual. Low and behold, there was...
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Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
- Jul 6, 2020
- 5 min
Christian Fiction - Reasons to Keep it Alive
I am a Christian Fiction author, and I love providing fictional stories for the enjoyment of others while teaching them something about...
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Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
- Jul 6, 2020
- 3 min
Book Cover Design Considerations
You work really hard to create your book. You put time, thought, energy and maybe money into creating your book’s contents. If you’re...
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Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
- Jun 10, 2019
- 3 min
So You Want to Write a Book?
If I had a dime for every person who has approached me and wanted to write a book, I would well on my way to wealth. With modern technology
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Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
- Jan 22, 2019
- 4 min
The Value of Publishing eBooks
Imagine how many good stories you never heard because of the rigors of print publishing. Imagine how many writing dreams went through a...
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Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
- Jan 10, 2019
- 3 min
Things to Keep In Mind Before Self-Publishing Your Book
It has become a norm for individual writers to self-publish their books. Self-publishing has its benefits. However, that doesn’t mean...
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Gerald C. Anderson, Sr.
- Jan 10, 2019
- 3 min
Suffering From Writer’s Block?
Writer’s block is a condition, primarily associated with writing, in which an author loses the ability to produce new work, or...
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