iUniverse Publishing Book Marketing Tips – Part 1

Ok. You’re planning to self-publish a book with iUniverse. Have you given any consideration as to how you are going to market it?

Many authors think it is the job of the publisher to market their book, which is definitely not the case with self-publishers. Thus, they do nothing to promote or market their book, and they end up being depressed about it or getting angry with the publisher.

As an iUniverse published author, it is your job to market your own book, but we can help. Here are several ideas on how to promote a book.

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iUniverse: Screenwriting Contests & Competitions 2012-13 Part 2

In iUniverse presents Screenwriting Contests & Competitions in 2012 and 2013 – Part 1, iUniverse encouraged you to enter several screen writing contests, including Blue Cat Screenplay Competition and American Zoetrope Screenplay Contest. In this article, we will present a few more contests.

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iUniverse: Screenwriting Contests & Competitions 2012-13 Part 1

iUniverse knows that many screenplay writers got their start by entering screenplay writing contests or competitions, many of which offer large cash prizes and Hollywood representation. You can do it too. Winning one of these contests can help you get started as a professional screenwriter. iUniverse Publishing presents the following screenplay writing competitions which are all directly sponsored by film production companies, Hollywood agents and executives, national film festivals and film producers and directors.

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iUniverse Publishing presents How to Write a Book to Advise

iUniverse knows that when you are writing an article or a book to advise someone, you need to provide interesting and informative advice on a specific topic that is aimed at a target audience. You really need to think about who you’re writing for and tailor your solutions towards them.

Keep your language formal but polite. Avoid slang, abbreviations, personal pronouns like “I”, and personal opinions. Readers are more likely to take your advice if you state it as a recommendation, rather than as an opinion.

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iUniverse How To: The Mechanics of Poetry – Part II

As mentioned in Part I of this series, you should familiarize yourself with some of the literary devices that poets use to write poetry. In this article, iUniverse continues to present some of the literary terms used, their definitions and examples.

figure of speech – an expression in which words are used in a non-literal way to convey a vivid or forceful mental image.

iambic pentameter – meaning to have five iambs or iambic feet, a commonly used metrical line in traditional verse. The term describes the particular rhythm that the words establish in a line.

image – a word, or group of words, that evokes a sensory impression.

irony – a mode of expression in which a poet says one thing but means the opposite.

metaphor – a figure of speech in which two things are identified with each other, a comparison of two things without using like or as.

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