Author: Christine John

My Experience Using Kindle Create

Christine John
Kindle books

I have been publishing my books on Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) for about eight years – the best decision I have ever made. This publishing platform has made it possible for me to achieve my dream of becoming an author. Over the years Amazon has improved its publishing platform to help authors to publish their books. A tool that KDP has added to its platform is Kindle Create. This is a formatting tool that helps authors to convert their completed manuscript into an eBook or a paperback. Kindle Create saves…

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Six Effective Tips to Maximize the Use of Your Amazon Author Page

Christine John
setting up an author page

Creating an Author Page on Amazon Author Central can have a positive impact on your book sales. As an author, you should be using all the tools that Amazon offers to help you to maximize your presence on the biggest online store in the world. Here are six effective tips to help you reach your goals as an author. Set up international Amazon Author Central pages. If you already created your author page on Amazon Author Central, then that’s great! But don’t just focus on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. You can…

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What’s the Copyright Law on Screenshots?

Christine John
computer and tablet

If you are a nonfiction writer, in particular, writing books that teach people how to use software or how to navigate a website, you may use screenshots as a visual tool to help your reader understand the whole process. I am also guilty of using screenshots in blog articles and in some of my books. Many people use screenshots on their websites and in books, but they don’t realize that screenshots are covered by copyright and if they are used without permission, it is copyright infringement. What is Copyright? Anytime…

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The Importance of Digital Marketing during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Christine John
Digital Marketing

When the Coronavirus pandemic started in 2020, many businesses faced the challenge of reaching their customers differently since there was a lack of face-to-face business or networking. Many businesses have become more reliant on their digital marketing strategies to build customer relationships and to increase sales. This post explores how important digital marketing is during the Covid-19 pandemic and what digital channels marketers are using to reach out to their audience. There are three important things that businesses have learned since we were struck by the Coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic…

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How Digital Marketing is Different from Traditional Marketing

Christine John
digital marketing

Marketing is a very important tool that businesses use to attract prospective customers to the products and services they have to offer. There are two types of marketing that businesses can choose from: traditional marketing and digital marketing. Traditional marketing involves conventional marketing activities such as advertising products and services on television, radio, newspapers, and magazines. Digital marketing, on the other hand, is when we use the internet to promote a company’s products and services. Digital marketing and traditional marketing are different in a number of ways, which are explained…

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How to Stay Positive with a Hand Injury

Christine John
hand injury

This blog post is for writers who may be facing a similar experience to what I’m going through currently. I lost the use of my right hand, the hand I do everything with, due to fracturing the bone while walking down the stairs to get off a bus. My hand slammed against the metal pole and I heard a loud crack! Several hours and three x-rays later, the hospital confirmed that I had a fractured bone. I was told that it will take six weeks for a full recovery. What…

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The Importance of Writing Down Your Goals

Christine John
Goal Setting - writing down your goals

Many people have goals that they want to achieve. Some common goals include getting out of debt, losing weight, eating healthy, being more confident, getting a job, or starting a business. Writing down all the things you want to accomplish helps you to envision what you want your life to be like in the future. Studies show that people who write down their goals are more likely to be successful in what they want to achieve. Here are four reasons why writing down your goals is so important and beneficial.…

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How to Cope with Changes at Work

Christine John
How to Cope with Changes at Work

Since the pandemic hit, we have all been forced to do things differently at work. For months, some of us had to work from home, some never stopped working in the office, and others were on furlough. Now that the government has ended lockdown, some of us may have had to return to work. You may be experiencing new policies, social distancing rules, and a different way of interacting and communicating with your customers and colleagues. It can be difficult trying to get used to doing things differently. Here are…

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How to Find Ideas for a Nonfiction Book

Christine John
ides, concept

Many people say that they want to write a book but they don’t know how to get started. The first step is knowing what you want to write about. You need to come up with a brilliant book idea that people will want to read. There are five ways you can come up with ideas for a nonfiction book. 1. Choose a genre. A genre is a particular category of art, music or literature. Think of what you’re interested in, e.g. health and fitness, money management, internet marketing, parenting, sports,…

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Six Must-Read Books to Help You Improve Your Life

Christine John
Woman - improve your life

Over the years, I have read some very inspirational books that have helped me to develop myself, seek new opportunities, and change my life for the better. Here are the top six books that I have read, and one which I wrote, that I believe can help you to have a more positive attitude, increase your confidence, work towards achieving your goals, and help you to improve your life. 1. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie The author of this book offers practical advice and effective…

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